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About Hydro-Quebec

Hydro-Québec produces, transports and distributes electricity. It mainly uses renewable energies, more particularly hydroelectricity. She also conducts research in areas related to energy and is actively interested in energy efficiency. In addition, it develops technologies resulting from its research. Its sole shareholder is the government of Quebec. Under the law, the producer provides the distributor with an annual volume of heritage electricity beyond which the distributor obtains its supplies on the markets in a context of free competition. Transport and distribution activities are regulated. The company has four divisions: Hydro-Québec Production Hydro-Québec Production produces electricity and markets it on wholesale markets in Quebec and outside Quebec. Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie operates the largest electricity transmission network in North America for the benefit of its customers in Quebec and outside Quebec. Hydro-Québec Distribution Hydro-Québec Distribution ensures Quebecers a reliable energy supply. Beyond the annual volume of heritage electricity supplied by Hydro-Québec Production, it obtains its supplies from the markets. It strives to ensure that its customers use electricity efficiently. Hydro-Québec Équipement and the Société d'énergie de la Baie James, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, are the prime contractors for the construction projects of Hydro-Québec Production and Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie.