Canada 's largest energy provider , metro - energy , has submitted proposals to the New York Power Authority to install cross - border power lines . The infrastructure could provide as much as 8.3 TWh of zero - emissions electricity to the area . The renewable energy company is proposing four major power lines into the state , which recently announced it will be investing $ 500 of bids for renewable projects to better meet its climate goals . However , the plans have attracted protests from local environmental and community groups .
Canada's largest utility provider, Hydro-Québec, has submitted proposals to the New York Power Authority to install cross-border power lines. The infrastructure could provide as much as 8.3 TWh of zero-emissions electricity to the area. The renewable energy company is proposing four major power lines into the state, which recently announced it will be accepting $1.5bn of bids for renewable projects to help meet its climate goals. However, the plans have attracted protests from local environmental and community groups.