Episode 069: Planning Hydro-Québec’s future strategically in a decarbonizing world

Flux Capacitor by Francis Bradley

Episode notes

Recorded on Zoom in late December 2022, episode 069 features a conversation with Hydro-Québec’s Alexandre Mignault. This episode features a wide-ranging year-end discussion covering the current and future energy prospects from Hydro’s perspective, what the future energy mix may look like in a net zero future, the role of hydro and wind resources, demand response, behind the meter opportunities, and the future impact of the electrification on future electricity needs. Alexandre helps unpack the complexities of the Quebec energy marketplace, the role Hydro-Québec may play in decarbonizing the northeast electricity grid, the role of indigenous communities in building the system of tomorrow, and where hydrogen will fit in the puzzle. And as always, we close the conversation with his addition to the Flux Capacitor Book club.

Keywords
hydro québec