Quebec Electricity

• Quebec’s electricity ambitions reopen old wounds in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Around 15 per cent of Quebec's power comes from a dam in Labrador in a deal that has caused decades of resentment in Newfoundland and Labrador. Quebec wants to extend that deal.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2023
  
• Ontario, Quebec to swap energy in new deal to help with electricity demands

  The provinces' electricity operators, the Independent Electricity System Operator and Hydro-Quebec, will trade up to 600 megawatts of energy each year, said Todd Smith.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• Churchill Falls interruption leaves thousands in the dark in Quebec

  Hydro-Québec said the Churchill Falls station experienced a sudden interruption Tuesday, which triggered protection mechanisms that responded by cutting power.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2023
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• Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm

  Most of Quebec's remaining outages affect only a handful of customers, noting hydro workers are reconnecting fewer customers even though they're working at the same pace.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
• Quebec won’t let down thousands still without power after winter storm, premier says

  As of Tuesday morning, Hydro-Québec says electricity has been restored for 87 per cent of affected clients who lost power but there are still around 35,000 households in the dark.

  Weather

  Dec 27, 2022
• Hydro-Québec facing ‘major challenges’ in restoring power after deadly storm

  The lights should be back on for the majority of affected homes by the end of the day, according to Hydro-Québec, but it could take longer for thousands of customers.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Five people facing charges in Quebec following probe into electricity theft

  The province-owned corporation says the suspects allegedly avoided paying for electricity by fraudulently using other people's personal information on utility bills.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2020
• Hydro-Québec and U.S. partner sign agreement to get power to Massachusetts

  Hydro-Québec and Maine's largest electricity transmission and distribution utility have signed agreements with three power distribution companies south of the border to provide hydroelectricity to Massachusetts.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2018