On June 23, 2020, Champlain Hudson Power Express, LLC (“CHPE, LLC” or the “Company”) commenced an open solicitation process for transmission capacity on the Champlain Hudson Power Express (“CHPE”).
CHPE is a 1,000 MW merchant transmission line proposed by CHPE, LLC that will deliver power into New York City. The CHPE Project will bridge the substantial geographic gap between existing and anticipated low-cost, renewable energy resources in Canada and the higher energy prices and ambitious renewable energy laws that exist in New York.
Through the open solicitation process, CHPE, LLC intends to negotiate contracts with qualified parties for firm transmission rights at negotiated rates. Once a subset of prospective customers has been identified through the submission of Expressions of Interest, CHPE, LLC will engage in negotiations with these parties, with the objective of executing one or more transmission service agreements based on mutually agreed-upon rates, terms, and conditions. CHPE, LLC encourages interested parties to submit a non‑binding Expression of Interest on or before August 14, 2020.
Prospective customers should be aware that CHPE, LLC’s open solicitation process could result in the initial allocation of all of CHPE’s transmission line capacity. CHPE, LLC is assessing the economic and technical feasibility of increasing the capacity of the Champlain Hudson Power Express to 1,250 MW. If increasing the transmission line’s capacity is not feasible, capacity on the Champlain Hudson Power Express will be allocated to those customers who value it most.
The Brattle Group will serve as the Independent Solicitation Manager (ISM) for this open solicitation process.
This website has been established by the Independent Solicitation Manager to host materials and facilitate communication related to this open solicitation process. Since it is the primary means of direct communication between the Independent Solicitation Manager and potentially interested entities, it is essential that potentially interested entities register through the Registration section of this website.
Interested entities also should review the Information Memorandum, which provides an overview of the open solicitation process and additional information regarding the Champlain Hudson Power Express and the potential economic benefits of the transmission capacity.
This website is divided into the following sections:
- Home: where an overview of the open solicitation process is posted from the Independent Solicitation Manager;
- Ask the Manager: where interested entities should submit questions directly to the Independent Solicitation Manager;
- Calendar: contains a list of important dates related to the open solicitation process;
- FAQ: contains answers to questions submitted to the Independent Solicitation Manager;
- Documents: contains links to important documents;
- Document Submittal: a template through which interested entities can submit materials to the Independent Solicitation Manager (e.g., the Expression of Interest Form);
- Registration: a template that interested entities may complete to receive email announcements regarding the open solicitation process.
This website contains links to websites operated by third parties, which are provided for your information and convenience only. CHPE, LLC and The Brattle Group make no warranty or representation regarding any linked websites or any information appearing thereon, and hereby disclaim liability for any information, materials, products or services posted or offered at any such site. If you decide to visit any linked site, you do so at your own risk. You agree that neither CHPE, LLC nor The Brattle Group, nor their respective affiliates, business partner or service providers shall have any liability whatsoever to you for any such third party material, data or information.
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