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Renewable energy powerhouse's plan to light up U.S. northeast encounters opposition from local groups, fossil fuel rivals Hydro Québec sees opportunities to supply cities with energy from its vast network of 61 hydroelectric generating stations and other renewable power.    Last week, Quebec Premier François Legault took to Twitter to celebrate after New York State authorities tentatively approved the first new transmission line in three decades that would connect Quebec’s vast hydroelectric network to the northeastern U.S. grid. STORY CONTINUES BELOW “C’est une immense nouvelle pour l’environnement. De l’énergie fossile sera remplacée par de l’énergie renouvelable,” he tweeted, or translated...