Comparison of Electricity Prices

The rate applicable to Hydro-Québec's residential customers is among the most advantageous in North America. For customers whose monthly consumption is 1,000 kWh, Montréal is once again in first place. It held third place from 1990 to 1998, second place from 1999 to 2005, and third place from 2006 to 2008.

Comparative Index of Electricity Prices
Residential Customers

(Consumption : 1,000 kWh/month)
Montréal, QC  100
Winnipeg, MB  107
Vancouver, BC  113
Seattle, WA  113
Houston, TX  131
Miami, FL  133
Portland, OR  138
Nashville, TN  147
St.John's, NL  161
Moncton, NB  173
Chicago, IL  175
Ottawa, ON  182
Detroit, MI  188
Toronto, ON  189
Halifax, NS  200
Regina, SK  202
Charlottetown, PE  213
Boston, MA  233
Edmonton, AB  240
Calgary, AB  256
San Fransisco, CA  297
New York, NY  325

Hydro-Québec = 100

Monthly bill (excluding taxes)
Rates in effect April 1, 2011

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