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Maine trailing N.H. in tapping Canadian power
Maine shouldn't expect lower-cost, Canadian hydroelectricity to flow through the state via new transmission lines in the near future, a top Hydro-Quebec executive said here Thursday.
One of the world's largest producers of hydro power, Hydro-Quebec plans to concentrate first on expanding its exports to New England with a line through New Hampshire, according to Christian Brosseau, president of subsidiary HQ Energy Services US.
February 26, 2010
by Tux Turkel
in Portland Press Herald
However, Maine is part of Hydro Quebec's 10-year plan, according to the state's energy director.
BANGOR - Maine shouldn't expect lower-cost, Canadian hydroelectricity to flow through the state via new transmission lines in the near future, a top Hydro-Quebec executive said here Thursday.
One of the world's largest producers of hydro power, Hydro-Quebec plans to concentrate first on expanding its exports to New England with a line through New Hampshire, according to Christian Brosseau, president of subsidiary HQ Energy Services US.
That project is being developed and funded in partnership with southern New England utilities. It's expected to gain regulatory approvals and... [continue via Web link]
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