Planning tomorrow’s energy supply today
I heard that Hydro-Québec was planning to build a new power line near where I live. Why? Why here and not somewhere else? Do we really need it?
Below is some information on how we plan for tomorrow’s power supply today and the reasons why it may be necessary to build new facilities.
The four stages to meeting future energy needs
Developing the power system and connection capacity
To decarbonize the economy and meet the rising demand for electricity, in addition to intensifying our energy efficiency efforts, we must also generate more renewable energy.
In order to integrate this new generation onto the grid and deliver it to load centres, Hydro‑Québec must develop its transmission system. To find out more about the evolution of the main transmission system .
Hydro‑Québec also publishes information on the transmission system’s available connection capacity. This information provides greater predictability, allowing for better coordination between project proponents, Hydro‑Québec and municipalities.
