On May 2, Développement PEK was invited to take part in the Renewable Energy Round Table organized by the Centre de recherche sur le développement territorial.
Several development projects are underway in Québec in connection with Hydro-Québec ‘s 2035 Action Plan, which aims to add 8,000 to 9,000 MW of power to its grid.
This development raises a number of questions. Who will benefit from the wealth created by new renewable energy production? What use will be made of Quebec’s new supply of megawatts? Beyond construction activities and royalties paid into municipal budgets, what will be the structuring economic effects for localities, MRC territories and regions?
Marc Morin, Vice-President and General Manager of Développement PEK, and Daniel Migneault , Communications and Community Relations Advisor, presented Développement PEK ‘s role in the development of the community energy system developed by the Mashteuiatsh community and the projects currently under development.
They were accompanied by Denis Taillon, former president and still a director of the Société de l’énergie communautaire du Lac-Saint-Jean, who spoke about the Val-Jalbert and Onzième Chute projects as examples to follow in terms of consultation, integration into their host environment and maximization of regional economic spinoffs.
Quebec’s energy needs will be great in the coming years. The community energy sector can certainly play a role. This model allows for consultation upstream of the project development process, which promotes greater acceptability.
The energy transition must begin now. At the same time, the accelerated process represents a risk in terms of social acceptability. A balance needs to be struck to ensure that all issues are taken into account.
The Centre de recherche sur le développement territorial will produce a report at the end of the consultation day. Développement PEK is proud to have contributed to the reflection and to have been able to promote the advantages of the community energy model.
About Développement PEK
Développement PEK is a non-profit corporation created to support the community energy concept developed by Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan (Mashteuiatsh).
Développement PEK brings together a team of experienced, multidisciplinary professionals who effectively support the community of Mashteuiatsh, Aboriginal communities and municipal organizations throughout the acquisition, development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects (hydroelectricity, wind power, solar power, biomass).
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