Institute for Energy Research: New England's Clean Energy Connect Provided Little Power During the Storm
January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026:
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New England's Clean Energy Connect Provided Little Power During the Storm
The New England Clean Energy Connect, the region's new power line, has been ineffective since late Saturday, as Hydro-Quebec kept the electricity it produced for its own needs. Residents of Quebec mainly use electricity for heating. The new 145-mile, $1.6 billion . . .
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New England's Clean Energy Connect Provided Little Power During the Storm
The New England Clean Energy Connect, the region's new power line, has been ineffective since late Saturday, as Hydro-Quebec kept the electricity it produced for its own needs. Residents of Quebec mainly use electricity for heating. The new 145-mile, $1.6 billion . . .