Hydro Québec

About Hydro Québec

Hydro-Québec produces, transports, and distributes electricity. It primarily uses renewable energy, particularly hydropower. It also conducts research in energy-related fields and is actively interested in energy efficiency. Furthermore, it develops technologies arising from its research. Its sole shareholder is the government of Quebec. By law, the producer supplies the distributor with an annual volume of heritage electricity, beyond which the distributor procures from the markets in a context of free competition. Transport and distribution activities are regulated. The company comprises four divisions: Hydro-Québec Production Hydro-Québec Production generates electricity and markets it on wholesale markets in Quebec and outside Quebec. Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie operates the largest electricity transmission network in North America for the benefit of its customers in Quebec and outside Quebec. Hydro-Québec Distribution Hydro-Québec Distribution ensures a reliable energy supply for Quebecers. Beyond the annual volume of heritage electricity provided by Hydro-Québec Production, it procures from the markets. It works to ensure its customers use electricity efficiently. Hydro-Québec Équipement and the James Bay Energy Corporation, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, are the prime contractors for Hydro-Québec Production and Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie construction projects.