Discover Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie and its system
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Our division

To take advantage of new business opportunities arising from the opening up of the American wholesale market, Hydro-Québec unbundled its operations in 1997 and created Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie.

Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie operates the most extensive transmission system in North America. It manages power flows throughout Québec and markets system capacity, while maintaining the necessary standard of reliability.

Some 3,400 employees in various specialties contribute to Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie's success. Our organization chart gives an overview of our fields of endeavor.

In accordance with North American regulatory provisions, the division offers non-discriminatory access to Québec's transmission system to all customers on the wholesale market in northeastern North America. It also makes its interconnections available to customers both inside and outside Québec.

In Québec, the division's operations are regulated by the Régie de l'énergie (Energy Board), which sets the rates on the basis of cost of service. The Régie also approves the division's capital investments and terms of service.

In Québec, the division's operations are regulated by the Régie de l'énergie on the basis of cost of service. Both its rates and its capital projects must be approved by the Régie.

Our mission

• Transmit electricity at the best possible cost and with the expected level of quality, in order to provide the necessary supply to meet electricity demand, while ensuring the long-term operability and growth of the transmission system with a view to sustainable development.
• Manage power flows on the transmission system under our jurisdiction at the best possible cost and with the expected level of quality, in compliance with the regulations governing the North American power industry.
• Market transmission service.
• Take charge of presenting the division's cases to the Régie de l'énergie.