Gas & Hydro Options in Montreal
Montreal has one of Canada’s most centralized electricity systems, combined with a regulated natural gas utility.
⚡ Electricity (Hydro) in Montreal
Who provides electricity?
Hydro-Québec is the only electricity provider.
Provincial Crown corporation
Generates mostly hydroelectric power
Rates regulated provincially
There is no retail electricity competition.
How electricity billing works
Typical charges include:
Daily service charge
Energy consumption rate
Hydro-Québec uses tiered pricing:
Lower rate for essential consumption
Higher rate after threshold
Electricity rates in Quebec are among the lowest in North America.
Homeowner options for hydro
Choices include:
Equalized payments
Online consumption tracking
Energy efficiency programs
Energy efficiency programs
Hydro-Québec offers incentives for:
Heat pumps
Insulation upgrades
Efficient heating systems
🔥 Natural Gas in Montreal
Who delivers natural gas?
Natural gas service is provided by Énergir.
Maintains gas infrastructure
Provides delivery and billing
Rates regulated by Quebec’s energy authority
Gas pricing options
Option A — Regulated Variable Rate
Adjusted periodically
Reflects market prices
No contract required
Option B — Fixed Pricing Contracts
Available through energy marketers in some cases.
Typical natural gas bill components
Bills include:
Monthly service charge
Gas supply cost
Delivery charges
Carbon-related charges
Taxes
What Happens When You Buy and Move Into a Home
Typical setup:
Open Hydro-Québec account.
Open Énergir account (if home uses gas).
Provide possession date.
Submit meter readings.
Service usually continues seamlessly.
Relocation Info
Below are links to important information that every homebuyer will find useful when relocating to Montreal.