Hydro-Québec is drawing criticism after unveiling a plan to auction electricity capacity that would let a data‑center operator obtain megawatt supply at a higher price.
The province’s state‑owned utility said the auction is intended to enable the data centre to secure the needed capacity on a premium basis, but the proposal has been met with disapproval.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and concerns focus on the method of selling capacity rather than the broader energy policy.