Hydro-Québec has released a report suggesting it may need to import electricity from neighbouring provinces or the United States within the next three years.
The state-owned utility’s new supply plan for 2027—2041 projects a high increase in the demand for energy in the coming years.
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The utility expects this demand could cause it to face energy deficits as early as 2029.
Hydro-Québec estimates that the demand for Quebec’s electricity will increase by over 30 per cent by 2041.
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The report says the increasing demand is expected to be driven by a number of factors, including the electrification of transportation, data centres, and energy retrofits of buildings that currently rely on fossil fuels.
It also says demand from data centres is expected to grow significantly during the coming years.
Future headlines;
Mark Carney today has just announced that the Libs will build a national transmission line from Site C in BC all the way to Quebec. If the FN decide to oppose, the Emergencies Act will be implemented.
The Liberals are pushing EV, electric heat, trying to eliminate gas ranges and dryers. Surprise, there is not enough electricity in Quebec, and no more rivers to dam. Amazing. Who would have seen this coming.
Coming to all other provinces soon (or already here).
Notice they are not even suggesting solar (which does not provide anything at night), or wind (which does not generate at times like when this picture was taken).
Is Quebec looking for more equalization payments from Alberta to pay for this?