The business objectives proposed in Hydro-Québec's Strategic Plan 2004-2008 follow from those of the three previous Strategic Plans. The objectives maintained by the company are intended to consolidate the progress made in recent years. They will ensure that high-quality service is provided to all Québec customers with a view to creating value for the shareholder, the Québec government, especially by increasing electricity generating capability in Québec. Strategic Plan 2004-2008 [PDF—1.22 Mb]

Table of Contents

Summary and Introduction

• Background
• Business Environment
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Energy Working for Québec

• Quality of Service and Value Creation: Staying the Course
• Improving Hydro-Québec's Overall Performance
• A Strategic Plan to Develop the Electricity Market
• Business Objectives of the Strategic Plan 2004-2008
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Hydro-Québec Production
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Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie
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Hydro-Québec Distribution
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Hydro-Québec CapiTech and Hydro-Québec IndusTech
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Financial Outlook

• Financial Outlook for the Strategic Plan 2004-2008
• Sensitivity Analysis of Consolidated Net Income Forecast for 2006
• Economic Impact
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Appendices and Glossary

• Follow-up to the Strategic Plan 2002-2006
• Human Resources Expertise and Efficiency
• Hydro-Québec: A Driving Force Behind Technological Innovation in Québec's Energy Sector
• Development Issues for Hydroelectric Projects
• Overall Energy Efficiency of the Power System
• Glossary
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