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Questioning The “Green” Label

Hydro-Quebec is completing construction of a five billion dollar river diversion project. The work is part of the provincial utility’s effort to position itself as supplier of clean, renewable energy to the U.S. market. But native Cree in the region question the "green label.
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Canadian Perspectives On Hydro-Quebec

As Vermonters raise concerns about designating power from the huge Hydro-Quebec project as ‘renewable’, we travel to Montreal to speak with a representative of Hydro-Quebec and a Canadian environmentalist about the impact of large-scale hydropower.  We also hear from VPR’s John Dillon who visited Hydro-Quebec’s Rupert River project.
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Debate Over Hydro-Quebec’s Renewability Status

VPR’s Bob Kinzel hosts a Vermont Edition discussion on whether the Legislature should allow large-scale hydroelectric generation like Hydro-Quebec to fit the state definition of renewable energy. The decision could impact eletric bills and the development of new small-scale hydro projects.
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Is Hydro-Quebec ‘Renewable’ Energy?

Lawmakers are in the midst of a debate over whether power produced by Hydro-Quebec should be considered "renewable." We’ll hear from both sides of the debate. Also, an update from the Statehouse as the Legislature works toward adjournment.
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Utilities Want Renewable Label For Hydro-Quebec

To help Hydro-Quebec export more power, utilities want the Legislature to designate large scale hydro power as a "renewable" resource. Some environmentalists are concerned that the change would hurt the emerging renewable market in New England.