Hydro Quebec's solutions to reduce electricity costs in Canada's cold seasons

As the cold season approaches and household electricity consumption increases in Canada, Hydro Quebec offers ways to reduce electricity costs.

As the weather in Canada slowly turns colder, with temperatures in the single digits and winter approaching, many Canadians may be looking for ways to save money and lower their electricity bills during the colder months of the year. For this reason, Hydro Quebec has shared tips on how to reduce electricity costs during the fall and winter seasons, and using a few of them can make a difference in your bill.

According to Hydro Quebec, in the winter, the colder it is outside, the colder your home will be and the harder your heating system will have to work to maintain the right temperature, which means your home will use more energy and cost more. will bear with you Avoid paying high electricity bills in the next few months by following the tips and tricks below.

Insulation of windows
During the fall and winter seasons, heat can escape from your home through air leaks and ventilation, allowing cool air to enter the environment. In fact, Hydro Quebec says up to 25% of your home's heat is likely to escape through poorly insulated windows. "This process is like leaving your window open five centimeters all winter long," says Taj Wo Takht.

Hydro Quebec says that one way to reduce electricity consumption before the cold seasons arrive is to inspect parts of the house and make some necessary repairs to limit air leaks. This can be done by caulking and insulating the windows or doing some minor repairs.

Efficient use of the heating system
Hydro Quebec says that heating costs in the fall and winter months account for more than half of your electricity bill. The company suggests that having a smart thermostat can save residents up to 10% annually on heating costs. You can also reduce the temperature of the thermostat by one degree Celsius to reduce the cost of electricity and maximize the savings.

Hydro Quebec also recommends lowering the temperature in unoccupied rooms and keeping doors closed; This allows you to reduce your heating costs without sacrificing comfort.

Turn off decorations and lights related to celebrations and ceremonies
Fall and winter seasons are associated with many holidays, in many of which it is very common to decorate the interior and exterior of houses. If you're looking to save money on your electricity bills, Hydro Quebec recommends turning off decorations or lights for events like Halloween or Christmas at night or whenever you're not home.

"Turn off your outdoor lights at night and save $40 a year," the company explains. Considering that the lighting of these decorations accounts for between 5 and 10 percent of the total electricity consumption of a household, it is not a bad idea to turn off the lights once in a while.

Smart consumption of hot water
  Hydro Quebec says that water heating is the second source of household energy consumption, and one of the ways to reduce electricity consumption is paying enough attention to hot water consumption.
While some people prefer hot water and the feeling of long baths, others are not fans of extremely hot water and high electricity bills. For those looking to save money and reduce their electricity bills, Hydro Quebec recommends shorter showers, the use of low-flow shower heads, as well as good habits in using hot water to wash clothes or run the dishwasher.