Thursday, June 19, 2025
Hydro-Quebec to add 3,000 MW of solar energy by 2035
At a time when achieving Quebec’s energy independence is more important than ever, solar energy is a promising option. It allows the province to diversify…
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Energy transition gaining momentum in Nunavik with two new projects
First, Makivvik and Hydro-Québec have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at strengthening their relationship and fostering economic development in Nunavik. The partnership aligns with Hydro-Québec’s Strategy…
Historic partnership to develop $9B wind farm project in Quebec
The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, the Domaine-du-Roy MRC and Hydro-Québec announced a partnership for the development of the Chamouchouane zone in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean,…
Stantec selected to design biomass cogeneration facility for First Nation in Quebec
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the Onimiskiw Opitciwan Limited Partnership to design the future biomass cogeneration plant…
Hydro-Québec calls for feedback on action plan to increase investments into decarbonization
Hydro-Québec recently released its Action Plan 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec to further actions that reduce greenhouse gases, meet expected growth in…
Concordia awarded historic $123M for decarbonization and electrification research
The Government of Canada has awarded Concordia Univirsity in Montreal, Quebec a Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) grant of $123,160,035. The grant, which will be…
Powerful Partnership: Historic biomass agreement helps Indigenous community go off-grid
The energy sector currently generates about three-quarters of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Replacing polluting energy sources with renewable energy is clearly the answer to…
ETC features launch of CanREA Electricity Transition Hub
Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) is the premier event for the Canadian clean energy industry to learn about market opportunities, challenges, and connect with key players.…
Charting the path to net zero at Electricity Transformation Canada
Electricity Transformation Canada is the event for the Canadian clean energy industry to learn about market opportunities, challenges, and connect with key players. This year’s…
Report identifies charging infrastructure needs for EVs in Canada
Given that transportation accounts for 25 per cent of emissions, making the switch to pollution-free electrified transportation is gaining traction. The Government of Canada is…
Zero-carbon buildings accelerator launches with support from Concordia
The City of Montreal’s recent commitment to achieve zero-carbon buildings by 2040 is great news for the environment and local communities. It also presents new…
Zibi becomes the National Capital Region’s first carbon-neutral community
Leaders from Zibi, Hydro Ottawa, Kruger Products, Hydro Québec and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, along with the Hull-Aylmer Member of Parliament and the mayors…
Hydro-Québec export project with NYC receives green light
Regulators have given the green light to the $4.5 billion transmission line project that will deliver Canadian hydropower to New York City — a critical…
Hydro-Québec reaches energy agreement with Brookfield Renewable
Hydro-Québec and Evolugen, the Canadian operating business of Brookfield Renewable, have entered into a 40-year escalating electricity purchase agreement under which Hydro-Québec will purchase the…
Hydro-Québec to support the electrification of school buses
Hydro-Québec announced a pilot project with Autobus Groupe Séguin, a Québec-based, family-owned company that operates in the field of school and chartered transportation. Autobus Groupe…
Targeting Net Zero: CEO of CUTRIC Calls for Transformational Public Transportation Plan
Canadians Need to Feel the Everyday Benefits of Net-Zero Investments to Meet Ambitious Targets By Dr. Josipa Petrunic “Our new climate target for 2030 is…
Hydro-Québec Inaugurates its First Two Solar Generating Stations
For the first time in Hydro-Québec’s history, solar power is now supplying the company’s grid. Gabrielle-Bodis generating station, located in La Prairie, and Robert-A.-Boyd generating station…
Quebec Interconnection Project Gets the Final Green Light
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has issued the permit authorizing the construction and operation of the Appalaches-Maine Interconnection line. This energy infrastructure will link to…
Constructing for the Future: First Nations Partnerships and the Environment
By Andrew Snook We all hope to create a brighter future for the next generation. In a rich country like Canada, opportunities to join the…
Quebec River Declared Personhood with Rights, A First for Canada
The Muteshekau-shipu Alliance has announced the granting of legal personhood to the Magpie River, through the adoption of two parallel resolutions by the Innu Council…
The Decarbonization of Canada: Energy Forum Calls for Action on CCUS
The Energy Future Forum has released its first policy position paper on Canada’s quest for a clean energy future that meets environmental and economic goals.…
Stantec Partners with Hydro-Québec on Climate Change Adaptation
Hydro-Québec has selected Stantec to support the development of its first adaptation plan to mitigate the risks of climate change on its facilities and operations.…
New Forum to Develop Workable Solutions for Environment and Economy
The Energy Future Forum (EFF), a new pan-Canadian initiative to develop policy answers that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and strengthen the economy, was officially…
Hydro-Québec Announces Solar Generating Stations and New Strategic Plan
Hydro-Québec announced on December 4, 2019 that it will begin building solar generating stations in La Prairie and Varennes in spring 2020. Commissioning is scheduled…