How do I contact Hydro-Québec?
If you have any questions, you can also contact us at:
- 1 800 324‑1759 (toll-free)
- [email protected].
Why would Hydro-Québec call me?
MONTREAL — Hydro-Quebec is warning its subscribers to be on guard against fraudulent telephone calls. The fraud involves a person, who claims to work for Hydro-Quebec asking the person on the phone to pay his bill immediately; otherwise the electricity service will be interrupted.
Who nationalized Hydro-Québec?
Acting with great courage, Premier Adélard Godbout made the decision to expropriate the electricity and gas assets of the powerful monopoly, Montreal Light, Heat and Power. Management of the company was assigned to a provincial corporation: the Québec Hydro-Electric Commission.
When was Hydro-Québec created?
April 14, 1944, Montreal, CanadaHydro-Québec / Founded
How do I set up a Hydro-Québec account?
Submit your service request in your Customer Space and save $25. You’ll need the full address of where you’ll be moving to, including the postal code, as well as your email address and your telephone number. If you don’t have a Customer Space yet, it only takes a few minutes to create one!
Can Hydro-Québec cut electricity in winter?
Winter disconnection ban Disconnections during winter have been banned in Quebec for a long time while Ontario has adopted such a policy just in time for the 2017-18 winter. Electricity is therefore considered an essential service during the winter period: In Quebec, from December 1st to March 31st.
Does Hydro-Québec send text messages?
Hydro-Québec never communicates with its customers through text messages. If you clicked on a hyperlink and provided confidential information, contact your financial institution to close your account and report the fraud to the police.
Who does Québec sell Hydro to?
New England
Hydro‑Québec’s export markets Hydro‑Québec operates 15 interconnections with Québec’s neighboring markets: Ontario, New Brunswick, New York State and New England.
Is Hydro-Québec subsidized?
The Québec government and the Transition énergétique Québec offer programs and subsidies to help households reduce their energy consumption.
How old is Hydro-Québec?
The history of electricity in Québec began in the late 19th century. Originally the domain of numerous private companies, it took a new direction with their subsequent nationalization. In 1944 and 1963, the Québec government bought out the private companies and merged them into a government corporation, Hydro-Québec.
How do I set up utilities in Québec?
Request for service: The first step to start your electricity service in Québec is to submit an application to Hydro-Québec for your new home or commercial address. For domestic use, residential consumers should notify the company by phone or in writing with the following info: The new address.
How do I activate my hydro?
Open a new account for your home
- Start by signing up online.
- Log in online and select New residential account.
- You’ll need your new address, phone number, and your landlord’s name and contact information (if you’re renting).
- Note that a charge of $12.40 + GST for new accounts will appear on your first BC Hydro bill.
Is electricity cheaper at night in Quebec?
In Quebec you pay the same rate all day, regardless of the time of day, and our rates are still 30% cheaper than Ontario’s reduced rates.
When can Hydro-Québec cut you off?
If you don’t pay the amount due or make a payment arrangement after receiving a notice of interruption, this call is to inform you that electricity service to your address will be cut off after a minimum of forty-eight hours (48), unless you have paid the amount due immediately or come to a payment arrangement.
How much is hydro a month in Quebec?
The average cost of electricity in Québec is $0.073 per kWh, or $73 per month, assuming an average monthly usage of 1,000 kWh. This is the same price as it was in 2020. The tiered residential rates published by Hydro-Québec were used for our calculations.
Does Quebec sell Hydro to Ontario?
Hydro‑Québec’s export markets Hydro‑Québec operates 15 interconnections with Québec’s neighboring markets: Ontario, New Brunswick, New York State and New England.