Press Releases

van Luling Assumes Northern Pass Leadership Role

Aug 12, 2011 - Marie T. van Luling, Northeast Utilities Vice President

Northern Pass Exploring Development of Broadband Infrastructure in Northern NH

Apr 20, 2011 - Representatives of The Northern Pass transmission project announced today that they are actively exploring the possibility of installing high capacity broadband technology as part of the direct current transmission project in northern New Hampshire.

Northern Pass Transmission Requests Project Changes

Apr 12, 2011 - The Northern Pass Transmission project team today filed a letter with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requesting immediate changes to the project

Northern Pass Project Updates DOE Application: Border Crossing Announced and Public Scoping Meetings Scheduled

Feb 15, 2011 - The application for a Presidential Permit for the proposed Northern Pass transmission project has been updated to include a preliminary preferred border crossing location between New Hampshire and Qu

Northern Pass Project Takes another Significant Step Forward With Filing of U.S. Federal Permit Application

Oct 15, 2010 - After more than two years of preparation, The Northern Pass transmission project filed its first major permit application

Northern Pass Project Selects Franklin as Site of Converter Terminal: Investment in Franklin estimated at $250 million

Oct 13, 2010 - Franklin City Manager Elizabeth Dragon and Mayor Ken Merrifield confirmed today that the

NH Building Trades Support Northern Pass Project to Bring Low Carbon Power into New Hampshire

Oct 12, 2010 - The NH Building and Construction Trades Council today announced their support for the Northern Pass energy project. Representatives of NHBCTC said the project would both create jobs and help the state

Governor Lynch, Franklin City Officials Announce Major Job Creation Project: New $1 Billion PSNH/Hydro-Quebec Project Will Bring Renewable Hydro Power to NH, Create up to 1,200 Construction Jobs in New Hampshire

Oct 12, 2010 - Governor John Lynch tonight joined officials from Public Service Company of New Hampshire and the city of Franklin to announce a new project that will create 1,200 construction jobs in New Hampshire, expand Franklin

City of Franklin will be Site of Quebec-New England Converter Terminal

Oct 12, 2010 - A planned high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line carrying low-carbon renewable hydroelectric power to New England from Hydro-Quebec's facilities located in the Canadian province of Quebec will have a key component located in the central New Hampshire community of Franklin. The DC converter terminal, valued at approximately $250 million, will provide a significant property tax benefit to the city.