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Through its publications, media appearances and conferences, the MEI stimulates debate on public policies in Quebec and across Canada by proposing wealth-creating reforms based on market mechanisms. It does not accept any government funding.  \nThe opinions expressed in this study do not necessarily represent those of the Montreal Economic Institute or of the members of its board of directors. The publication of this study in no way implies that the Montreal Economic Institute or the members of its board of directors are in favour of or oppose the passage of any bill.  \nThe MEI’s members and donors support its overall research program. Among its members and donors are companies active in the oil and gas sector, whose financial contribution corresponds to around 5.25% of the MEI’s total budget. These companies had no input into the process of preparing the final text of this Research Paper, nor any control over its public dissemination.  \nReproduction is authorized for non-commercial educational purposes provided the source is mentioned.  \n©2020 Montreal Economic Institute ISBN 978-2-925043-06-5  \nLegal deposit: 2nd quarter 2020  \nBibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec Library and Archives Canada  \nPrinted in Canada  \nJean Michaud  \nWith the collaboration of Germain Belzile  \nEnergy in Quebec  \nWhat Role for Natural Gas in the Context of Electrification?  \nMontreal Economic Institute • May 2020  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nHIGHLIGHTS ....................................................................................... 5  \nINTRODUCTION................................................................................. 9  \nCHAPTER 1 − QUEBEC’S ENERGY PROFILE .................................... 11  \nCHAPTER 2 − HYDRO-QUÉBEC’S PRODUCTION CAPACITY .......... 15  \nCHAPTER 3 − THE IMPACT OF THE ELECTRIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION ON THE DEMAND FOR ELECTRICITY.............. 19  \nCHAPTER 4 − WHAT OTHER SOLUTIONS DOES QUEBEC HAVE?................................................................................ 23  \nCHAPTER 5 − NATURAL GAS IN QUEBEC .......................................25  \nCONCLUSION − FOR THE RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF QUEBEC’S NATURAL GAS .......................................................... 31  \nABOUT THE AUTHOR ...................................................................... 33  \nEnergy in Quebec: What Role for Natural Gas in the Context of Electrification?  \nHIGHLIGHTS  \nA common perception is that Quebec could quickly electrify its entire economy. This report will seek to quantify Quebec’s current energy production and consumption and illustrate the considerable challenges that the electrification of the Quebec economy represents, particularly the transport sector. Hydro-Québec’s production capacity is not infinite, especially during peak winter periods. Yet alternatives to hydroelectricity exist for increasing the province’s energy production. Natural gas in particular has several advantages in the Quebec context.  \nChapter 1 – Quebec’s Energy Profile  \n• Over half (56%) of the energy consumed in Quebec comes from fossil fuels, while electricity represents 36% of the province’s energy profile.  \n• Hydro-Québec’s energy surplus (18 TWh in 2019)  \nrepresents around 10.3% of Quebec’s annual electricity consumption, an amount that could allow electricity’s share of the province’s energy mix to increase to a little under 40% .  \n• However, Hydro-Québec is also in negotiations with the City of New York for the purpose of selling it a large part of its surpl","cbCaiugMoPmhTimF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiugMoPmhTimF","pdf",3822965,36,"English","# Highlights\n# Introduction\n# Chapter 1 - Quebec’s Energy Profile\n# Chapter 2 - Hydro-Québec’s Production Capacity\n# Chapter 3 - The Impact of the Electrification of Transportation on the Demand for Electricity\n# Chapter 4 - What Other Solutions Does Quebec Have?\n# Chapter 5 - Natural Gas in Quebec\n# Conclusion - For the Responsible Development of Quebec’s Natural Gas\n# About the Author","[{\"question\":\"What is the main goal of the report on Quebec’s electrification?\",\"answer\":\"To quantify Quebec’s current energy production and consumption and clarify the challenges electrification poses for the Quebec economy, especially the transport sector.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does Hydro-Québec’s production capacity limit electrification?\",\"answer\":\"Because its reliable electricity output is constrained, particularly during peak winter periods, and production needs to be backed by reserves to ensure supply reliability.\"},{\"question\":\"How does transportation electrification affect electricity demand?\",\"answer\":\"The report estimates substantial additional electricity would be needed to recharge personal vehicles and electrify trucks if they were converted to electric, totaling a large increase in required capacity.\"}]","Energy in Quebec - What Role for Natural Gas in the Context of Electrification? | PDF",1789857674,91]