Extreme Cold Disrupts Hydro-Québec Exports to Massachusetts During Spike in Power Use

High voltage power lines are seen in Beauharnois, Que., on Jan. 27, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

Extreme cold forced Hydro-Québec to temporarily suspend its energy exports to Massachusetts just one week after inaugurating its new line.

Hydro-Québec and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs both confirmed the news, which was first reported by specialized media outlet E&E News.