With this HVDC from Hydro Quebec Massachusetts will be ~50% renewable
Yet the Conservation law foundation fought it. I have not followed the arguments.. anyone have a clue as to opposition. In my simple view, Quebec has the hydro power, why not use it? Is it NIMBY for some people who now have to see a power line, or has HQ run rough shod over native water rights ? eh?
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ma...ansmission-project-for-clean-energy-g/515610/
"Once completed, Northern Pass would boost Massachusett's electricity supply to almost 50% clean energy, according to a statement from Gov. Charlie Baker's office. "
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/01/wins_major_massachusetts_clean.html
"BOSTON -- Northern Pass Transmission has won a high-stakes state-sponsored contest to provide Massachusetts with enough clean power to light up a million homes over 20 years.
The 192-mile, 1,090-megawatt line planned through the center of New Hampshire will transport power exclusively from Hydro-Quebec dams and reservoirs, Department of Energy Resources commissioner Judith Judson announced today.
The statement from the CLF does not really help
https://www.clf.org/newsroom/northern-pass-selection-shows-utter-disregard-public-outcry/
“Choosing Northern Pass reflects a process corrupted by the heavy hand of our region’s largest utility,” said Greg Cunningham, Director of CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change program. “
This one does, but it suggests a pissing contest between the utility and the CLF, and NIMBY on the part of NH residents. NIMBY in NH???? These NH folks are still struggling with the concept of zoning.. (e.g. They've made a mess of Nashua)
https://www.clf.org/blog/false-claims-desperate-measures-mark-latest-chapter-northern-pass/
" Rather than address the many issues that have made the project so unpopular with New Hampshire residents, they instead chose to run a smear campaign against us."
Yet the Conservation law foundation fought it. I have not followed the arguments.. anyone have a clue as to opposition. In my simple view, Quebec has the hydro power, why not use it? Is it NIMBY for some people who now have to see a power line, or has HQ run rough shod over native water rights ? eh?
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ma...ansmission-project-for-clean-energy-g/515610/
"Once completed, Northern Pass would boost Massachusett's electricity supply to almost 50% clean energy, according to a statement from Gov. Charlie Baker's office. "
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/01/wins_major_massachusetts_clean.html
"BOSTON -- Northern Pass Transmission has won a high-stakes state-sponsored contest to provide Massachusetts with enough clean power to light up a million homes over 20 years.
The 192-mile, 1,090-megawatt line planned through the center of New Hampshire will transport power exclusively from Hydro-Quebec dams and reservoirs, Department of Energy Resources commissioner Judith Judson announced today.
The statement from the CLF does not really help
https://www.clf.org/newsroom/northern-pass-selection-shows-utter-disregard-public-outcry/
“Choosing Northern Pass reflects a process corrupted by the heavy hand of our region’s largest utility,” said Greg Cunningham, Director of CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change program. “
This one does, but it suggests a pissing contest between the utility and the CLF, and NIMBY on the part of NH residents. NIMBY in NH???? These NH folks are still struggling with the concept of zoning.. (e.g. They've made a mess of Nashua)
https://www.clf.org/blog/false-claims-desperate-measures-mark-latest-chapter-northern-pass/
" Rather than address the many issues that have made the project so unpopular with New Hampshire residents, they instead chose to run a smear campaign against us."