Living in a Wirefree Neighbordhood
Underground Systems:
An option with Growing Appeal
Enhanced landscape
People are more conscious than ever of their environment and put increasing emphasis on the quality of that environment. In response, most municipalities in the United States, Ontario and Western Canada now require new developments to put power lines underground.
In Québec, thanks to the efforts of Hydro-Québec and its partners, and to public enthusiasm for wirefree environments, the number of customers served by underground systems is growing steadily year after year.
People are more conscious than ever of their environment and put increasing emphasis on the quality of that environment. In response, most municipalities in the United States, Ontario and Western Canada now require new developments to put power lines underground.
In Québec, thanks to the efforts of Hydro-Québec and its partners, and to public enthusiasm for wirefree environments, the number of customers served by underground systems is growing steadily year after year.
- In 2007, close to 25% of new customers were served by underground systems.
- Since 2000, 45 municipalities have buried their overhead lines at heritage and cultural sites.