Topics that can be addressed include:
- Hydro-Québec and the Environment: Approach, summary of activities, studies and follow-ups
- Social impact assessments for hydropower projects
- The Romaine hydroelectric complex and the environment
- Comparison of different generating options based on life-cycle assessment
- Electricity in Québec and how it fits into the North American context
- Reservoirs and greenhouse gas emissions
- Environmental management at Hydro-Québec (implementation of environmental management systems, environmental performance)
- Managing sustainable development at Hydro-Québec (internal and external reporting, corporate social responsibility, implementation of a process)
- Issues related to species at risk or biodiversity
- Comparative analysis of the life cycles of electric and conventional vehicles
- Instream flows at Hydro-Québec: Balancing electricity generation, the protection of aquatic environments and use by humans
Each presentation is adapted according to the professor’s needs, students’ level of knowledge and program of study.