The AREQ aims to represent and advocate for the interests of its members with all stakeholders, participate in discussions, and disseminate information to foster the optimal management and operation of the power utilities within the association.

A long-standing expertise

The municipalities and the cooperative owning the remaining ten municipal and cooperative power utilities still in operation today have deployed great effort to maintain profitability and preserve what they have built. Over the years, AREQ members have made significant investments to improve and modernize their distribution infrastructure and provide top-level service.

AREQ members maintain close relationships with their customer base and their service territories. Their strict management and versatile staff make for high-performing organizations. The municipal councils as well as the cooperative’s board of directors are accountable to their constituents with regard to the quality of service and effectiveness of their utilities. Through sheer imagination and perseverance, they are able to provide excellent service. Some of them have also developed high-level expertise in managing small run-of-the-river power stations.

Outlooks for the future

Since 1990, the AREQ has been stepping up its efforts to actively contribute to Quebec’s energy development. The municipal and cooperative power utilities comprising the AREQ certainly intend to continue working in this direction to the best interests of Quebec society. Within the context of the current restructuring of the electricity sector, the AREQ members are planning to maintain their position and continue providing personalized, cutting-edge service to their customers. The swift interventions and dynamism of the working teams along with the close relations with customers are valuable assets to our members providing this high-quality service.