USA, New York: New York imported 52 GWh of electricity from Canada on 3 July 2026, the highest daily exchange between the two areas since January 2025, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
Part of the imported electricity flowed through the new Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission line, which connects Québec, Canada, with New York City. The high-voltage link reached commercial operation in May after three years of construction.
The increase came during a strong heat wave, when electricity demand in New York rose sharply. NYISO recorded a peak hourly load of 31,097 MW on 2 July at 7:00 PM.
On 3 July, Canadian imports supplied around 9 % of NYISO electricity demand. The daily average included approximately 1,400 MW per hour from Hydro-Québec and 800 MW per hour from Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator.
The CHPE line has a capacity of 1,250 MW and was fully utilised on 3 July. According to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the project is expected to meet up to 20 % of New York City’s power demand.
However, the line has also faced reliability challenges. After supplying power during the July heat wave, CHPE was taken offline again on 4 July for further repairs.
The project highlights the growing role of high-voltage interconnectors in supporting urban demand, renewable integration and cross-border power flows.
Source: EIA
