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A new 339-mile underground transmission line from Quebec to Queens, which opened in May and is the longest such line in North America, has faced operational issues, being down for most of July. The line is designed to supply up to 20% of New York City's electricity demand, primarily using hydropower from Quebec. On July 3, during a heat wave, New York State imported enough electricity from Canada to meet about 9% of its total demand, with some of that power coming through this line. However, experts are concerned about how drought could affect the hydropower supply feeding the line. The line's challenges highlight the difficulties in upgrading the grid to handle more renewable energy. The project could reshape New York's grid if it can overcome these snags, but the recent downtime and drought concerns underscore the vulnerabilities in relying on long-distance transmission for clean energy.