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Understanding the Bill and Rates
Rate G-9
Reliable energy at stable prices
Hydro-Québec offers rate options suited to companies involved in a wide range of activities but with similar consumption and demand characteristics. The Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9) is designed for customers with a low load factor (less than 30%).
Rate G-9
Reliable energy at stable prices
Hydro-Québec offers rate options suited to companies involved in a wide range of activities but with similar consumption and demand characteristics. The Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9) is designed for customers with a low load factor (less than 30%).
Who is eligible for the Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9)?
The Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9) is available to all customers whose maximum demand power has exceeded 65kW in at least one of the last 12 monthly billing periods. If you use the power at your disposal for only brief durations, this rate is probably well-suited to your consumption profile.What is the load factor?
The load factor (LF) is the ratio between the energy you actually consume (in kWh) and the maximum energy you could use during a given period, based on your maximum demand power.
Comparison of bills calculated at Rates G-9 and M, based on
different LFs
The Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9) is usually more advantageous than Rate M when the LF is less than 30%.different LFs
Typical case
Billing demand of 140kW for a 30-day billing period with no discount for supply at medium or high voltage or adjustment for transformer losses (excluding taxes)
| LF | kWh | Rate G-9 | Rate M |
| 10% | 10,080 | $1,466.81 | $2,333.18 |
| 20% | 20,160 | $2,375.02 | $2,784.77 |
| 30% | 30,240 | $3,283.22 | $3,236.35 |
| 40% | 40,320 | $4,191.43 | $3,687.94 |
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A flexible rate
The Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9) is a monthly rate (30-day billing period) comprising one price for power based on billing demand (demand charge) and one price for energy.Structure of the Limited-Use Business Rate (G-9)
Frais de puissance |
| Demand charge (kW) x $3.99/kW |
Energy charge |
| Energy consumption (kWh) x 9.01¢/kWh |
Rates effective April 1, 2008.
Under no circumstances may this table be used to replace the Distribution Tariff.