Hydro-Québec Decote Debate: Costly Impact and Future Outlook
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 pm
Hydro-Québec’s recent decote policy has raised eyebrows as experts project a $150 million cost over the next decade. While company leaders insist the impact is minimal and investments will march on, critics remain skeptical about the long-term fiscal prudence amid the energy transition.
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Devant les parlementaires au Salon rouge, il a dit que cette décote n’était pas parmi ses «préoccupations».
La décote coûtera 150 millions sur 10 ans à Hydro-Québec puisqu’elle doit emprunter des milliards de dollars pour réaliser son plan de transition énergétique. Ce montant n’est pas « significatif », explique le PDG Michael Sabia, qui veut accélérer les investissements pour soutenir l’économie du…
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