Connecting Îles-de-la-Madeleine to the transmission system

March 29, 2023

As part of the review of its decarbonization strategy for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Hydro-Québec is indefinitely suspending the project to connect the region to the main grid by underwater cables.

Due to the current economic situation, the anticipated project costs have increased significantly. In addition, with the global energy transition well underway, suppliers are unable to meet demand, making it difficult to obtain critical equipment. In accordance with the objective to continue to decarbonize the Îles-de-la-Madeleine region, Hydro-Québec will develop other scenarios in close collaboration with the community.

Hydro-Québec would therefore like to inform participants in the Efficient Energy Use Program that the conversion of fuel-fired heating systems to electric systems is also suspended indefinitely.

Let’s talk

Let’s talk

Hydro-Québec intends to carry out the project to connect Îles-de-la-Madeleine to the transmission system in close collaboration with the community. The project team will maintain ongoing communication with the population at each stage of the process.

These exchanges are invaluable. They increase our knowledge of the community and territory and give us a better understanding of residents’ needs and concerns. This collaboration enables us to work together to design the most effective and adapted solutions.

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Highlights

The project team has already met with representatives from municipalities, local organizations and various provincial departments.

Meetings with fishermen, Indigenous communities and the public are ongoing and will continue so that Hydro-Québec can share information about the project and hear any concerns.

  • On November 10, 2021

    During an information tour, the project team met with Gaspésie residents and fishers.

  • On November 10, 2021

    During an information tour, the project team met with Gaspésie residents and fishers.

  • On November 10, 2021

    During an information tour, the project team met with Gaspésie residents and fishers.

  • Discussions between the project team and residents during an information tour held in Gaspésie in November 2021.

  • Discussions between the project team and residents during an information tour held in Gaspésie in November 2021.

  • The project team during the open house meeting for interested citizens of May 14, 2019, in Havre-aux-Maisons.
  • The project team during the open house meeting for interested citizens of May 14, 2019, in Havre-aux-Maisons.
  • The project team during the open house meeting for interested citizens of May 14, 2019, in Havre-aux-Maisons.
  • The project team during the open house meeting for interested citizens of May 14, 2019, in Havre-aux-Maisons.
  • Open house in Percé, November 2018
    The project team met with fishermen to respond to their questions, receive feedback and better understand their fishing activities.
  • Meetings to Îles-de-la-Madeleine, November 2018
    The project team met with members of Îles-de-la-Madeleine fishing associations to respond to their questions, receive feedback and better understand their fishing activities.
  • Open house in Percé, November 2018
    The project team met with some 40 fishermen to better understand their fishing activities.
  • Discussion with a resident during a public meeting on the energy transition project in November 2017.
  • Discussions with residents during one of the open house meetings held in Percé in June 2018.
  • Alain Sayegh, Director – Integration of New Technologies, Hydro-Québec, at an event on the energy transition project, on September 12, 2018.
  • Discussions with residents during an event on the energy transition project, held from September 12 to 14, 2018 at the Centre récréatif de L’Étang-du-Nord.

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