Etiket: Electricity
Battery sector: Hydro-Québec was afraid of running out of electricity for Fitzgibbon projects
The Legault government’s battery sector projects, more particularly that of Northvolt, caused a wave of panic behind the scenes, to the point where Hydro-Québec spoke of the death warrant of…
A $500 million QScale project abandoned in Saint-Bruno due to lack of electricity
QScale’s futuristic data processing center in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, on the South Shore of Montreal, will ultimately not see the light of day due to failure to obtain the necessary electricity, announced…
It is possible to significantly reduce peak electricity consumption, according to a study
It is possible to reduce peak electricity consumption to almost nothing in schools and probably in other buildings heated entirely by electricity. The secret to such an achievement lies in…
Ottawa proposes rules for cleaner electricity production
(Ottawa) Ottawa plans to amend its proposed clean electricity regulations after consultations with industry, opening the door to more flexibility for individual electricity producers. Updated yesterday at 2:11 p.m. “We…
Agreement between Hydro-Québec and Énergir | Increase in electricity prices for dual energy
Hydro-Québec customers will pay for Énergir customers who abandon natural gas heating to switch to dual energy. Posted at 5:28 p.m. A judgment from the Superior Court rules in favor…
Ottawa proposes rules for cleaner electricity production
Ottawa plans to amend its proposed clean electricity regulations after consultations with industry, opening the door to more flexibility for individual electricity producers. “We can still achieve the same goal,”…
Independent electricity production is a way to support Hydro-Québec
The debate on the expansion of independent electricity production deserves to be conducted on a sound basis. Unfortunately, since the news leaked, we have been treated to little thoughtful analysis,…
Hoteliers and restaurateurs call on Bruno Le Maire to renegotiate electricity contracts
During this meeting, the UMIH and the GHR will be able, “under the aegis” of the minister, to agree with the main energy suppliers and distributors on the terms of…
Should the rich pay more for their electricity when they exceed a certain threshold?
The richest households consume more electricity on average than others. At a time when Hydro-Québec is trying to increase its efforts in energy efficiency, the richest could be asked to…
renewable electricity produced from sugar cane
Published on 02/08/2024 8:58 p.m. Video length: 3 min Mauritius: renewable electricity produced from sugar cane Mauritius: renewable electricity produced from sugar cane – (France 2) Sugar production in Mauritius…
renewable electricity produced from sugar cane
Published on 02/08/2024 8:58 p.m. Video length: 3 min Mauritius: renewable electricity produced from sugar cane Mauritius: renewable electricity produced from sugar cane – (France 2) Sugar production in Mauritius…
United States: California hit by storm, many people without electricity
Published on 06/02/2024 11:03 Video length: 1 min United States: California hit by storm, many people without electricity United States: California hit by a storm, many people deprived of electricity…
Electricity prices: for Fabien Roussel (PCF), “it is largely possible to divide by two or even three” the price of electricity produced in France
Published on 06/02/2024 09:06 Video duration: 10 min Electricity prices: for Fabien Roussel (PCF), “it is largely possible to divide by two or even three” the price of electricity produced…
Privatization of the sale of electricity, a high-risk operation for Quebec households
We, consumer rights associations present across Quebec, express our deep concern about the privatization project and the end of Hydro-Québec’s monopoly on the sale of electricity. With many households already…
more than 40,000 people left without electricity after a nighttime Russian attack
Iranian-designed explosive drones were launched against the Dnipro, Kirovograd, Kherson and Kharkiv regions. Published on 02/02/2024 10:28 Update on 02/02/2024 11:12 Reading time: 1 min A man helps a child…
Taxes, consumption, subscription… We shed light on your electricity bill
Starting Thursday, electricity prices will increase by almost 10%. To understand the origin of this increase, Franceinfo helps you decipher your bill. An energy bill up by almost 10%. The…
Increase in the price of electricity and tolls, administrative simplification, LEP… Here’s what changes on February 1
Welcome France The month begins with its share of new features, particularly on subjects linked to purchasing power and administrative procedures. Published on 01/31/2024 1:50 p.m. Update on 01/31/2024 1:59…
Expropriations and modification of wetlands planned to supply electricity to a graphite mine
Forced to bypass agricultural land to supply the open-pit mine that Nouveau Monde graphite is planning in Lanaudière, Hydro-Québec may have to build a transmission line that will cross a…
Demystifying the economy | Why does electricity demand explode in winter?
Every Saturday, one of our journalists answers, along with experts, one of your questions on the economy, finances, markets, etc. Posted at 1:37 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. Do you…
Censorship of the immigration law, anger of farmers, rise in the price of electricity… Xavier Bertrand’s “8h30 franceinfo”
The LR president of the Hauts-de-France region was the guest of “8h30 franceinfo”, Friday January 26, 2024. Published on 01/26/2024 11:48 Reading time: 26 min Xavier Bertrand, the LR president…