Mass. utilities and Hydro-Quebec trade lawsuits over winter hydropower shortage

Massachusetts utilities are suing Hydro-Québec for failing to deliver promised hydropower during a winter cold snap, while the Canadian utility countersued over nonpayment for power it did provide.

First covered Sep 10, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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16d Canary Media Mass. utilities and Hydro-Quebec sue each other over missing hydropower — Three Massachusetts utilities are suing Canadian energy giant Hydro-Québec after it failed to deliver promised hydropower for several days during a cold snap…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-11 (#9)

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