A Reliable Source of Supply

Long-term supply

• Québec’s vast hydraulic resources, coupled with our own extensive, state-of-the-art power system, guarantee a stable supply of low-cost power.
• A heritage pool of 165 TWh of electricity at a known fixed cost has been set aside for Québec customers.
• Hydro-Québec has committed to increase its generating capacity in order to meet future demand. We plan to invest C$5 billion in hydroelectric projects between 2009 and 2013.
• Ongoing efficiency enhancement programs have been implemented at all our major operating facilities to ensure long-term operability.
• To diversify its sources of supply, Hydro-Québec purchases electricity from independent power producers in Québec as well as on regional markets in northeastern North America.

System reliability

• Hydro-Québec’s power system meets the quality and reliability criteria of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), which are among the most stringent in the world.
• We are constantly maintaining and upgrading our system in order to improve service continuity and power quality.