Residential — Tarif D (flat two-tier) · Updated October 2026

Hydro-Québec Rates (2026)

Current Hydro-Québec residential electricity rates — 7.4¢/kWh blended average, typical monthly bill $100 on 1,200 kWh of consumption. This page covers the full rate structure, delivery charges, net metering treatment, and the math on how a solar system would change your bill under this specific rate class.

Current rate card

Tier	Threshold	Rate (¢/kWh)
First 40 kWh/day	1,200 kWh/month	6.834¢
Above 40 kWh/day	No cap	10.546¢

Fixed customer charge

$12.90/month

Delivery charges

Bundled into energy rate

Blended all-in avg

7.4¢/kWh

Note on timing: Rate D adjustment cap at CPI or 3% (whichever is lower) through 2032 per Bill 69.

What Hydro-Québec customers should know

check_circleQuebec has Canada's cheapest residential electricity. Solar payback is accordingly the longest in the country.
check_circleHydro-Québec Solutions efficaces re-opened a solar grant for incorporated farms + commercial buyers in April 2026 (up to 40% of eligible cost).
check_circleWinter electric heating pushes typical home kWh higher than other provinces — makes the Tier 2 rate meaningful.
check_circleFrench-language installer selection is important — Hydro-Québec interconnection docs are bilingual but field crews may prefer French.

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How solar changes the math on a Hydro-Québec bill

At 7.4¢/kWh blended, every kWh you self-generate with solar avoids that cost. A right-sized system for a 1,200-kWh/month Hydro-Québec customer saves roughly $900–$1,400/year. Payback lands at 12–16 years, depending on your specific roof and whether you take available provincial rebates.

Net metering treatment: credits at full retail rate (1:1 bi-directional metering). Credits typically roll over 12 months and expire — size your system to annual consumption to avoid lost credits.

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Hydro-Québec rate FAQs

What is the current Hydro-Québec residential electricity rate?

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Hydro-Québec uses a tiered rate structure: First 40 kWh/day at 6.834¢/kWh, Above 40 kWh/day at 10.546¢/kWh. Plus a $12.90/month fixed customer charge. Blended all-in average is 7.4¢/kWh.

What's a typical monthly Hydro-Québec bill?

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A typical Hydro-Québec residential customer uses 1,200 kWh/month and pays roughly $100/month all-in (energy + delivery + fixed charge). Your actual bill varies with heating fuel (electric vs gas), home size, and household size.

How much can solar reduce my Hydro-Québec bill?

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A well-sized solar system for a typical Hydro-Québec customer saves $900–$1,400/year, with payback at 12–16 years. Net metering credits exported kWh at full retail rate (1:1).

Does Hydro-Québec offer Time-of-Use (TOU) rates?

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Hydro-Québec uses a tiered rate structure rather than TOU. Rates step up at a monthly consumption threshold rather than by time of day. TOU arbitrage opportunities are limited; solar economics are driven by overall offset, not shifting.

Compare with other utilities

Also from other provinces

Toronto Hydro

13.2¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $180/mo · Solar payback 9–12 years

Hydro One Networks

15.8¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $240/mo · Solar payback 8–11 years

Alectra Utilities

12.6¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $190/mo · Solar payback 9–12 years

BC Hydro

13.2¢/kWh

British Columbia · TIERED · Typical bill $125/mo · Solar payback 10–13 years