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sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships our efforts on reducing energy consumption
based on respect of their values and cultures, says provincially; we will soon be launching two new
Bouchard. solar power stations which will help us better
understand the potential for this energy source in
“For the Romaine complex, Hydro-Québec signed Québec. And, further energy supplies will be added
three agreements with four First Nations. These to our grid, namely from a First Nations windfarm
agreements take into account their values, legal project, Apuiat, in coming years.”
rights, and cultural and environmental concerns. It
also enables the communities to actively participate ENERGY TRANSITION
in Hydro-Québec’s project and environmental
monitoring program as well as benefit from the Hydro-Québec has also launched a new subsidiary,
resulting economic benefits. The Innu communities EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a subsidiary that designs,
of Ekuanitshit, Nutashkuan, Unaman-shipu and sells, and operates safe, efficient and sustainable
Pakua-shipi participated in the Innu studies by energy storage systems. Large scale energy storage
sharing, for example, their ecological knowledge,” can also be used to balance other renewables over a
says Bouchard. About 120 Innus from the region shot period and will play a crucial role in the energy
worked at the construction sites and 30 contracts transition. Bouchard says Hydro-Québec believe
were given to First Nations. that the know-how Québec has acquired with
regard to batteries will help develop our solar and
“This project is the latest hydroelectric complex wind power. “But we also believe hydropower, with
under construction in Québec. Our government’s its stability and reliability, will always be necessary.”
Plan for a Green Economy will bring a significant
increase of domestic demand. We are focusing www.hydroquebec.com
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