As the holiday season approaches, thousands of Quebecers are still without power five days after a devastating ice storm hit the province. The widespread power outages have caused frustration and hardship for many families, who are struggling to keep warm and safe in the face of sub-zero temperatures. Despite the efforts of thousands of hydro … Read more
Hydro-Québec’s project also enjoys strong support from communities that suffer from the effects of air pollution linked to the production of fossil fuels. (Photo: The Canadian Press) – Hydro-Québec’s plan to deliver electricity to New York State is not likely to face the same obstacles as the interconnection line in Maine, believes the chief operating … Read more
After years of planning, Hydro-Quebec is finally specifying the route that the new high-voltage line will take in Quebec to be built to allow its electricity to be delivered to New York City. • Read also: Hydro-Quebec will fight with millions of dollars to defend its project • Read also: Electric transmission line: Quebec refuses … Read more
(Photo: Colin Perkel for The Canadian Press) – After Massachusetts, Hydro-Québec wants to sell electricity to New York State. If the project goes ahead, it could be its biggest blow yet. The state-owned company announced on Wednesday that it and its U.S. partner Transmission Developers are proposing to build a transmission line to supply one-fifth … Read more
Boralex’s wind power generation in France was 20% below the historical average. Solar energy production, for its part, is 10% below average. (Photo: The Canadian Press) – Kingsey Falls – Boralex (BLX) has applied for an 800 megawatt (MW) solar power contract in New York State, the Kingsey Falls company confirmed on Friday. The renewable … Read more
The Quebec company Innergex and Hydro-Quebec announced Monday the conclusion of a first joint acquisition allowing them to enter the renewable energy market in New York State. Thanks to this $ 393.4 million transaction, the two Quebec companies hold equal shares of the 60 MW portfolio of Curtis Palmer power plants. The plants consist of … Read more
Hydro-Québec has been working for years to break into the American market. It is now done, and through the biggest door there is. The state-owned company has just won New York City’s most recent power supply contract. This is its largest export contract in its history.. Climat week NYC – – – Through this contract, … Read more
The relaunch of negotiations with New York City could bring big returns for Hydro-Quebec, including a potential contract for the sale of electricity of $ 10 billion over 20 years. “We are now moving from a stage of discussion to that of negotiation,” a spokesperson for Hydro-Quebec, Lynn St-Laurent, told the Journal yesterday. It must … Read more
Hydro-Québec’s EVLO energy storage systems (Photo: courtesy) – Hydro-Québec is launching its Energy Storage subsidiary EVLO, which wants to sell energy storage systems that are safe and respectful of the environment. “These systems are intended primarily for producers, carriers and distributors of electricity as well as commercial and industrial markets of medium and large scale,” … Read more
In the wake of its decision, New York authorities recognize that all forms of hydroelectricity, including that in Quebec, are clean, renewable energy sources that can help the state meet its gas reduction targets. Greenhouse effect. Along with this decision, an additional category is added to the Clean Energy Standard. Hydroelectricity produced by existing facilities, … Read more