Hydro-Québec's Electricity Rates Are Going Up Next Year

But they'll still waive late fees if you set up a payment plan.

Hydro-Québec's Electricity Rates Are Going Up Next Year
Marc Bruxelle | Dreamstime
Senior Writer

Get ready to pay a little more for electricity because Hydro-Québec's rates are going up again next year.

In an October 22 news release, Hydro-Québec announced that it would be increasing its rates by 2.6% in April 2022 in order to keep up with inflation.

This is double last year's increase of 1.3% which took effect on April 1, 2021.

So what will this change actually look like on your bill?

According to Hydro-Québec, 2.6% equals $1.93 per month for a three-bedroom apartment, $3.60 per month for a small house, $4.77 per month for a midsize house and $5.89 per month for a large house.

Hydro-Québec also says it's keeping the "suspension of administrative charges for unpaid bills" it put in place earlier in the pandemic.

This means that if you're having trouble paying your electricity bill on time, you can avoid late fees as long as you set up a payment plan with them.

From Your Site Articles
hydro rateshydro quebechydro-québec
  • Ilana Belfer
  • Ilana Belfer

    Editor

    Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog. She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print, radio, television, theatre, and digital media over the past decade. A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program, her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, The Kit, VICE, Salon, Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19. Ilana can usually be found with her dog André, tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats.

Old Age Security payments just got a raise and July's cheque is on its way

Seniors will be getting a little more this month.

These grocery items won't be taxed in Quebec anymore as of this week

No more QST!

This Quebec island has over 300 km of 'pristine white-sand beaches' and Caribbean-blue water

Add this spot to your summer bucket list. 🌊

We compared SAQ and LCBO prices on popular bottles and some gaps are big

A handful of well-known bottles cost noticeably less in Ontario.

I'm from Montreal — here's how I can tell which city you're from in Canada

Yes, I can immediately tell if you're from Toronto.

The average Canadian paycheque just grew — Here's how Quebec salaries stack up

The average weekly wage across the country hit $1,345.