New England's Clean Energy Transmission Line Goes Live

A massive clean energy project that's been years in the making just went live across New England.

Avangrid has completed and energized the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission project. The new power line is now operational and ready to move clean electricity across the region.

Transmission lines might not sound exciting, but they're the highways that carry renewable energy from where it's generated to where people need it. Without these connections, wind and solar power can't reach homes and businesses.

This project represents a significant step forward in connecting clean energy sources throughout New England. The region has been working to transition away from fossil fuels, and infrastructure like this makes that transition possible.

The Ripple Effect

When transmission projects like this come online, they create opportunities for more renewable energy development. Solar farms and wind projects become more viable when there's a way to deliver their power to customers.

The completion also means construction jobs are finished, but long-term operational positions will keep the system running for decades. Communities along the route now have direct access to cleaner power sources.

For families and businesses across New England, this could mean more stable access to renewable energy. As more clean power flows through the grid, the entire region moves closer to its climate goals.

Every major infrastructure project that supports renewable energy makes the next one easier to build and justify. This is how progress compounds.