It's pretty obvious why the local power monopolies don't want the transmission line to be built: Once it starts operating it means anyone can start buying clean

It's pretty obvious why the local power monopolies don't want the transmission line to be built: Once it starts operating it means anyone can start buying clean, renewable power for cheaper than anything available in-state, thus putting an end to rent-seeking by the legacy players. Can you imagine just cutting your heating bill in half? Quebec even wanted to finance EV charging stations throughout the state. All built and operated locally of course. I guess out-of-state and foreign big oil didn't like this. Depressing. I guess there's a reason the state is poor...