Overview
Rock Forest is a 2.9 MW hydroelectric power plant in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, owned by Ville de Sherbrooke / Hydro Sherbrooke. It is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Rock Forest is a hydroelectric power plant located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, with a capacity of 2.9 MW. The facility is owned by Ville de Sherbrooke / Hydro Sherbrooke and is currently operational. As a small-scale hydroelectric plant, it plays a role in the local renewable energy mix. The plant operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Quebec's environmental quality standards. Hydroelectric power is a low-emission energy source, and Rock Forest's small capacity suggests it likely uses run-of-river or small reservoir technology, typical for facilities of this scale in the region. Rock Forest contributes to Sherbrooke's municipal energy grid, providing clean electricity to the community. Its operation supports Quebec's broader hydroelectric dominance, which accounts for over 90% of the province's electricity generation. The plant's environmental impact is minimal compared to fossil fuel alternatives, aligning with Canada's goals for renewable energy expansion.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and habitat disruption. Rock Forest's small capacity suggests limited ecological impact, though specific environmental assessments are not detailed. The plant's location in Sherbrooke, a city in southern Quebec, places it in a region with abundant water resources and a strong regulatory framework for water management and environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
Rock Forest is located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, at coordinates 45.341800 N, -71.993500 W.
Rock Forest has a capacity of 2.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
Rock Forest is owned by Ville de Sherbrooke / Hydro Sherbrooke, the municipal utility of Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Hydroelectric plants in Canada are regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Fisheries Act, and provincial water management laws. In Quebec, the Ministry of Environment oversees environmental assessments and water use permits.
Rock Forest supplies renewable electricity to Sherbrooke's municipal grid, supporting the city's energy needs with low-carbon power. It is part of Quebec's extensive hydroelectric network, which provides over 90% of the province's electricity.