Our clean energy: A compelling advantage for any company!

The global fight against climate change is under way. To win this fight, our electricity generation, distribution and consumption activities need to be redesigned and a rapid, large-scale transition is required in every field, particularly transportation and the building sector.

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Source: Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques

Excellent business opportunities

By choosing our energy, which is more than 99% renewable, you are contributing to the energy transition and gaining an edge on the competition. You are decreasing your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using one of the energy sources with the lowest carbon footprint in the world. This makes you part of the solution. You’ll significantly improve your carbon footprint: that’s one step closer to net zero emissions!

A greenhouse gas (GHG) is a gas present in the atmosphere, of natural or man-made origin, which absorbs and reflects infrared rays coming from the earth’s surface. The increased concentration of these gases in the atmosphere contribute to climate change

Compare the GHG emission factors of various generation sources:

Energy sources / GHG emissions (CO2 eq. kg/GJ)

Renewable

  • Hydropower
     0
  • Solar
     0
  • Wind
     0
  • Hydro‑Québec’s grid*
    0.13

Non-renewable

  • Natural gas
     49
  • Propane
     61
  • Light fuel oil (No. 2)
    70
  • Heavy fuel oil (No. 5 and 6)
    74

Source : Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere, sections QC 1.7 and QC 17.3

Note: These factors do not take the efficiency of heating systems into account.

* Excluding Hydro-Québec’s off-grid systems. The energy that Hydro-Québec distributes to its customers, on its main grid, is made up of more than 99% renewable sources. For more information, refer to Label for electricity distributed in Québec to customers supplied by Hydro-Québec’s main power grid [PDF 150 KO].

Greenhouse gas (GHG) comparison tool

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Energy efficiency programs

Hydro-Québec offers its business customers a wide array of energy efficiency programs that offer financial assistance to help customers carry out their projects.

Learn more about our energy efficiency programs

Regardless of the size of your company, you can implement measures that will help you reduce your energy consumption.

  • Éco astuces

    Find simple solutions such as lowering the setpoint temperature or improving the insulation in your buildings. You are guaranteed to find some solutions that will work for your company.

    Energy efficiency tips
  • Éco technologies

    Find out about leading-edge processes and technologies that help industrial companies do more while consuming less.

    Efficient technologies
  • Éco communication

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Competitive advantage

When you use clean, renewable energy, you sharpen your competitive edge. Here’s how it works:

  • Québec’s stable electricity prices improve your medium- to long-term forecasts and help balance your budget.
  • More and more customers want products with a low carbon footprint.
  • Our energy, which is more than 99% renewable, represents a firm, reliable supply of energy over time.
  • If your company wants to reduce its GHG emissions, our clean energy can go a long way towards helping you reach your goals.
  • An environmentally responsible company is more successful at attracting and retaining talented employees who value efforts made to protect the environment.

Can your company boast any of these competitive advantages? Make sure you tell your customers about it!

The energy transition