The Port of Québec has secured provincial and federal funding to advance a 15-megawatt shore power installation at Cruise Terminal 30, with operations targeted to begin in 2028. The project is expected to allow cruise vessels to connect to Québec’s hydroelectric grid while alongside, significantly reducing emissions, noise, and fuel consumption during port stays. Port officials estimate that approximately 82% of cruise vessel time at berth could be electrified, resulting in greenhouse gas emission reductions of up to 90% and avoiding an estimated 70,000 tonnes of emissions over time. The initiative aligns with broader efforts across the Canada/New England cruise corridor to expand shore power infrastructure and support lower-emission maritime operations, while enhancing the region’s attractiveness as a sustainable cruise destination.
