News Summary

Lactalis Canada, a leading dairy company, has partnered with investment platform SOFIAC to initiate a $10 million decarbonization project at its manufacturing facilities located in Victoriaville and Laverlochère, Quebec. This project aims to deploy high-efficiency systems and implement energy-saving measures to reduce overall energy consumption by 11% and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 28%. A significant component of the initiative includes a 1.6 MW winter peak demand management strategy to optimize electricity use during high-demand periods. SOFIAC will receive reimbursement through a portion of the energy savings achieved. This project is expected to enhance energy resilience and reduce operational risks at the facilities.