How an early cold snap pushed Hydro-Québec's power grid to its limit | Unpublished
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Publication Date: December 9, 2025 - 13:32

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How an early cold snap pushed Hydro-Québec's power grid to its limit

December 9, 2025

A recent cold snap pushed Hydro-Québec's network near its limit, forcing the utility to issue two rare alerts as it scrambled to meet the surge in demand for power.



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