A look at our collective efforts
This winter, you really stepped up!
Thank you for your contribution! Thanks to your actions and those of thousands of other households, businesses and organizations, we have worked together to reduce the demand for electricity during peak periods. These efforts support Québec’s energy transition and bring us closer to a more sustainable future.
Overall results for winter 2025‑2026
Across Québec, thousands of participants reduced their electricity use, even on very cold days. This collective effort has yielded concrete results:
Approximately 350,000
Equivalent number of households based on the average power demand .
La Grande‑4
Or a reduction similar to the installed capacity of this generating station.
Close to 2,600 MW
Reduction capacity per peak demand event.
Results – Residential customers
Your small daily actions, combined with your participation in our offers–such as Rate Flex D and the use of smart thermostats–have led to a significant reduction in electricity demand this winter.
Learn more about Flex D| Without smart devices | With automated smart devices | |
|---|---|---|
| Close to 330,000 Number of participating households | $45 Average credits | $140 Average credits |
| 21 Number of peak demand events |
| Close to 330,000 Number of participating households | 21 Number of peak demand events | |
|---|---|---|
| Without smart devices | $45 Average credits | |
| With automated smart devices | $140 Average credits |
| Without smart devices | With automated smart devices | |
|---|---|---|
| Close to 140,000 Number of participating households | $90 Average savings | $150 Average savings |
| 20 Number of peak demand events |
| Close to 140,000 Number of participating households | 20 Number of peak demand events | |
|---|---|---|
| Without smart devices | $90 Average savings | |
| With automated smart devices | $150 Average savings |
Savings for customers who participated in peak demand events all winter. Pre‑tax amounts. These amounts are estimates that will be validated in summer 2026.
Results – Commercial, business and industrial customers
Many organizations stepped up during peak events thanks to demand response options. Their collaboration was essential to our collective success.
Over 5,700
Businesses and organizations that reduced their electricity use during periods of high demand.
Close to 1,900 MW
Reduction capacity per peak demand event.
Approximately 250,000
Equivalent number of households based on the average power demand .
