Collective contribution –
Overall results
When it’s cold out, everyone uses a lot of electricity at the same time, which puts a lot of pressure on the grid. This is what we call a winter peak.
At all times, and particularly during peak demand periods, we have to make a collective and individual effort to use less electricity. This is key to supporting Québec’s and helping to build a sustainable future for future generations.
Progressively transitioning away from the use of fossil‑fuel derived energy to clean and renewable energy for human activities.
Overall results for winter 2023‑2024
Many households and organizations significantly reduced their electricity demand despite the mild temperatures all winter long. Let’s see how they’re efforts have paid off!
Read the article titled Winter peaks and a mild winter: Hydro‑Québec answers all your questions
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999 MW
Average reduction in electricity demand per peak demand event
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About 142,500
Equivalent number of homes based on the average
Power a customer requires to meet energy needs at a given time. The higher the customer’s energy consumption at a given time, the higher the power demand.
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Outardes-3
Roughly the equivalent installed capacity of this generating station
Results – Residential customers
Collective efforts paid off!
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339,834
Number of participating households
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352 MW
Average reduction in electricity demand per peak demand event
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About 50,000
Equivalent number of homes based on the average power demand
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Hilo smart home service
35,070
Number of participating households
19
Number of Hilo challenges
$135
Average rewards per participating household for all challenges
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Winter Credit Option
270,788
Number of participating households
18
Number of peak demand events
$63
Average credit per household that took the right actions at the right time
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Flex rates
33,976
Number of participating households
13
Number of peak demand events
$118 *
Average savings per participating household
*Excluding taxes
Results – Business customers
Companies are also doing their part!
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1,300
Number of participating companies and organizations
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647 MW
Average reduction in electricity demand per peak demand event
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About 92,500
Equivalent number of homes based on the average
Power a customer requires to meet energy needs at a given time. The higher the customer’s energy consumption at a given time, the higher the power demand.
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Despite the mild winter, many organizations took steps to reduce their electricity use during peak demand events, whether through the DR Option or one of the interruptible electricity options. We are grateful for their invaluable cooperation!
Podcast
Our team answers your questions about winter peaks in this episode of the Votre tweet est important pour nous podcast [In French only].