Wind energy resource development in the Wetsok area

The RCMs of Montmagny, L'Islet, Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup, and Témiscouata

The Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est and Hydro-Québec have strengthened their partnership by adding the Wetsok Agreement to wind energy development opportunities in Eastern Québec.

The agreement aims to develop wind energy in an area encompassing the regional county municipalities (RCMs) of Montmagny, L’Islet, Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup and Témiscouata, located within the ancestral territory of the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation. A member of the Eastern Energy Alliance, the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation is an active partner in this agreement.

Ultimately, potential projects arising from the agreement could generate up to 1,500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy.

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Wetsok Agreement

The communities of Eastern Quebec will be key partners in the development of this large-scale energy transition project.

Long-term benefits that support regional development and create value for stakeholders
A key contributor to expanding Quebec’s renewable energy supply
A catalyst for prosperity and vitality in the region’s communities

Wind power potential of 1,500 MW

The Wetsok Agreement covers the regional county municipalities (MRCs) of Montmagny, L’Islet, Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup and Témiscouata. Over time, this territory could host a variety of wind power projects.

To support this development, the partners have identified several exploration areas. Prospecting efforts are currently underway in an initial sector in the Témiscouata MRC.

Several steps will be required to assess and characterize the area. This will include the installation of equipment to collect data on the quality and potential of the wind resource.

The partners are also planning information sessions with local communities over the coming months. The development of the area as a whole will be subject to public consultation processes aimed at ensuring social acceptability and the optimal integration of wind energy projects within the region.

Wind farm development stages

1
Determining the project area
2
Project development, including environmental impact assessment
3
Government permits, licences and approvals
4
Construction
5
Operation and maintenance

Local words

Wetsok means “in the direction of the wind” in the Wolastoqey language.

A strong partnership

These potential developments represent investments of up to $4.5 billion and will generate significant economic benefits for the region.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to structured, sustainable wind energy development tailored to the realities of Eastern Québec, in collaboration with Indigenous communities and local municipalities.