In the wake of its decision, New York authorities recognize that all forms of hydroelectricity, including that in Quebec, are clean, renewable energy sources that can help the state meet its gas reduction targets. Greenhouse effect.
Along with this decision, an additional category is added to the Clean Energy Standard. Hydroelectricity produced by existing facilities, which is included in this new category, is eligible for renewable energy credits when delivered directly to New York City.
New York State has set itself some of the most ambitious decarbonization targets in the United States: to have electricity supplies that are 70% renewable by 2030 and 100% renewable by 2040.
However, the south of the state is currently powered by fossil fuels to the tune of about 70%.
Due to transmission constraints, Hydro-Quebec is only able to deliver electricity to upstate New York, at least at this time.
Obviously, Hydro-Québec is happy with this decision, since the crown corporation could eventually interconnect its hydroelectric system and the one that supplies New York City.
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