Quebec Unveils $87 B Plan for 77% Renewable Energy by 2050

Quebec’s government announced on June 30, 2026, in Varennes that it will launch a 25‑year, $87 billion resource‑management plan aimed at delivering 77 percent of the province’s energy consumption from renewable sources by 2050. The initiative was presented by Bernard Drainville, a senior official in the provincial administration, as the centerpiece of Quebec’s long‑term energy strategy.

The plan allocates $87 billion over the next quarter‑century to expand the province’s renewable‑energy capacity. It is structured as a resource‑management framework that will guide investments, infrastructure development, and regulatory actions needed to shift the energy mix toward wind, solar, hydro and other clean technologies. The target of 77 percent renewable energy by mid‑century represents a measurable benchmark for the province’s transition.

According to the announcement, the 25‑year horizon allows the government to coordinate projects, secure financing, and monitor progress against the 2050 goal. The strategy is positioned as a response to growing demand for cleaner power and as a means to align Quebec’s energy profile with broader environmental objectives. By setting a clear percentage and a definitive timeline, the plan seeks to provide certainty for stakeholders involved in the province’s energy sector.

The rollout of the plan is part of a broader resource‑management policy that the Quebec government has been developing to address the province’s long‑term energy needs. While details on specific projects were not disclosed, the emphasis on a comprehensive, multi‑year approach underscores the administration’s commitment to a systematic transition. The announcement marks a significant policy step, signaling Quebec’s intention to substantially increase the share of renewables in its overall consumption within the next three decades.

The $87 billion investment and the 77 percent renewable target are now central components of Quebec’s vision for a sustainable energy future, with the 25‑year timeline setting the pace for implementation and evaluation.