MANCHESTER, N.H. -- A project aimed at importing low-carbon, hydroelectric energy into New England from Québec reached a significant milestone yesterday with the filing of a Transmission Service Agreement (TSA) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The TSA details the terms for the commercial use of the proposed transmission line, "Northern Pass," that would deliver energy into the region. The FERC must approve the agreement in order for the project to move forward.

The TSA was executed by Northern Pass Transmission LLC (Northern Pass) and H.Q. Hydro Renewable Energy, Inc. (a U.S. subsidiary of Hydro-Québec (HQ)) on October 4,... [continue via Web link]