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Hydro-Québec is proposing higher electricity rates for the top five percent of residential users who consume over 35,000 kWh annually. The plan is under regulatory review and would affect only those high‑consumption households.
Hydro-Québec started restoring power to about 20,000 Montreal households on July 3 after severe thunderstorms caused widespread outages, with crews working gradually to repair the damage.
Hydro‑Québec has proposed a new electricity tariff for Quebec’s highest‑consumption homes, aiming to charge more to households with amenities like heated pools or garages as part of its routine rate review.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new electricity tariff on July 1, 2026, targeting its highest‑consumption residential customers with a separate pricing plan as part of its regular rate review.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new electricity tariff for its highest‑consumption residential customers as part of its regular rate review process aimed at managing demand across Quebec.
Quebec’s government set a target to increase renewable energy to 77% of total consumption by 2050, up from the current 48%. The goal will shape future policies and investments aimed at expanding clean power across the province.
Hydro-Québec closed its battery materials research centre in Quebec on June 19, 2026, ending operations that employed about 90 people. The facility had focused on developing advanced battery materials, and its closure marks a shift in the utility’s research priorities.
Hydro-Québec shut down its Montreal battery‑material research centre on June 19, 2026, affecting about 90 employees. The facility had been part of the utility's dedicated research program in Quebec.
Hydro‑Québec began exporting electricity to New York City on June 18, 2026 under a long‑term contract, despite critics warning that low reservoir levels and rising local demand make the timing problematic.
Hydro‑Québec began exporting electricity to New York City in June 2026 under a long‑term contract, despite rising local demand and low reservoir levels that have drawn criticism about the timing of the deal.
Hydro‑Québec started exporting electricity to New York City in June 2026 under a long‑term contract, despite local concerns about rising demand and low reservoir levels in Quebec.
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator will seek $329 million from ratepayers in 2026, a 40 percent increase over the previous year, citing sharply higher operating expenses.
