Hydro-Québec has released the results of its recent dialogue initiative, which sought public input to refine and enhance its Action Plan 2035.
The extensive discussions, involving over 16,000 participants, demonstrated a keen interest among Quebecers in shaping the province’s energy future.
Key Themes and Commitments
Based on the feedback received, Hydro-Québec has identified key themes and outlined over 40 commitments to address concerns and aspirations raised during the dialogue. These commitments encompass various aspects, including:
- Social Acceptability: Ensuring projects align with community values and priorities.
- Transparency and Predictability: Enhancing communication and providing clear information on projects and their impacts.
- Service Quality: Maintaining a high standard of service reliability and responsiveness.
- Energy Efficiency: Promoting measures to reduce energy consumption and optimize resource utilization.
- Innovation: Investing in research and development to explore new energy technologies and solutions.
- Environmental Leadership: Prioritizing sustainability and minimizing the environmental impact of energy production.
Diverse Stakeholder Engagement
Hydro-Québec engaged with a wide range of stakeholders through various channels, including public consultations, regional meetings, and discussions with Indigenous communities, environmental groups, consumer associations, energy experts, and unions. This comprehensive approach ensured that diverse perspectives were considered in shaping the Action Plan 2035.
Michael Sabia, President and CEO of Hydro-Québec, expressed gratitude to all participants for their valuable contributions. He emphasized that the dialogue has provided Hydro-Québec with a deeper understanding of the diverse needs and perspectives across Quebec’s regions, enabling the company to better align its actions with the public’s expectations.
Ongoing Collaboration
Hydro-Québec reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with the public in implementing the Action Plan 2035. The dialogue initiative has laid the groundwork for continued engagement with all Quebecers, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns addressed.
The complete report detailing the dialogue results and commitments is available online: Report and Commitments Stemming from the dialogue on the Action Plan 2035 – The Energy Transition: A Major Society-Wide Project.