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Here&#8217;s how it works, who it pays off for, and how to never lose with it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\"><a class=\"btn btn-p\" href=\"#soumission\">Automate my savings \u2192<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"tel:5145031353\">514-503-1353<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">The principle<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 18px\">Dynamic pricing, in one sentence<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of paying the same price all year, you pay <strong>less most of the time<\/strong>, in exchange for a higher price during a few hours of very high demand \u2014 the <strong>peak events<\/strong>. Shift some of your consumption during those hours, and you come out ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">How it works<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px\">Flex D by the numbers<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-3\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>Cheaper 95 % of the time<\/h3><p>Outside peaks (over 95 % of winter), electricity costs <strong>less<\/strong> than the base rate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\"><h3>The peaks<\/h3><p>From December 1 to March 31, <strong>30 events maximum<\/strong> per winter, between <strong>6-10 a.m.<\/strong> and <strong>4-8 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 never overnight or full weekends.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\"><h3>The peak price<\/h3><p>During those hours (max 5 % of the season), the price rises sharply. That&#8217;s the time to ease off.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"note\"><b>Remember:<\/b> Hydro announces peak events in advance (often the day before). You&#8217;re never caught off guard.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Flex D or winter credit?<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Two options not to confuse<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"clean\"><li><strong>Flex D rate:<\/strong> you change rates. Cheaper off-peak, more expensive during peaks. Ideal if you <em>can<\/em> cut back during peaks.<\/li><li><strong>Winter Credit Option:<\/strong> you keep the base rate, and Hydro <strong>credits you 50 \u00a2 per kWh avoided<\/strong> during peaks. No penalty if you don&#8217;t reduce \u2014 zero risk.<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"note\">In short: the winter credit can only make you money; Flex D rewards more, but requires discipline (or automation).<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">The key to success<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Shift, without thinking about it<\/h2>\n<p>The secret is moving your biggest uses <strong>out of peak hours<\/strong> \u2014 ideally automatically:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"clean\"><li>Lower the heat slightly during the 4 peak hours (the house keeps its warmth).<\/li><li>Schedule the <strong>EV charger<\/strong> to charge overnight.<\/li><li>Shift the dryer, dishwasher and water heater off-peak.<\/li><li>Hand it all to <strong>smart thermostats<\/strong> that manage peaks automatically.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Concretely<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">How much can you really save?<\/h2>\n<p>It comes down to one thing: your ability to <strong>ease off during peaks<\/strong>. A household that shifts its heating, vehicle charging and big appliances out of peak hours can save meaningfully over the winter. Conversely, someone who consumes heavily during every peak without changing anything could pay a bit more. The golden rule: Flex D rewards those who organize \u2014 and automation makes it easy.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">The quick test<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Is it right for you?<\/h2>\n<p>Flex D probably suits you if you check several of these boxes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"clean\"><li>You heat with electricity (baseboards, heat pump\u2026).<\/li><li>You can tolerate a slightly cooler home during the 4 peak hours.<\/li><li>You charge an electric vehicle (easy to schedule at night).<\/li><li>You&#8217;re willing to automate with smart thermostats.<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"note\">Away during the day or able to shift your usage? You&#8217;re exactly the winning profile.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band-green\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Why Groupe Quenneville<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 14px\">We make automation possible<\/h2>\n<p>Smart thermostats, programmable EV chargers, well-designed circuits: our team prepares your installation to get the most out of dynamic pricing. CMEQ \u00b7 RBQ certified, serving Greater Montr\u00e9al, <a href=\"https:\/\/groupequenneville.com\/en\/electrician-laval\/\">Laval<\/a> and the North Shore.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stats\"><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cap\">4.9 \/ 5 \u2014 249+ Google reviews<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"big\">50 \u00a2<\/div><div class=\"cap\">per kWh avoided (winter credit)<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"big\">5 yrs<\/div><div class=\"cap\">Warranty \u00b7 $5M insurance<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"final\" id=\"soumission\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"kicker\" style=\"color:#9Fc48c\">Take action<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px\">Ready to pay less off-peak?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">We install and program what you need to save without thinking about it. Free quote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\" style=\"margin-top:30px\"><a class=\"btn btn-p\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#1F3D2B\" href=\"tel:5145031353\">\ud83d\udcde Call an electrician<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" style=\"background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:#fff\" href=\"#form\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact\"><a href=\"tel:5145031353\">\u260e 514-503-1353<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/groupequenneville.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 groupequenneville.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"form\"><div class=\"ghl\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/form\/eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" style=\"width:100%;border:none;min-height:780px\" id=\"inline-eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" data-layout=\"{'id':'INLINE'}\" data-trigger-type=\"alwaysShow\" data-form-name=\"Form EN\" data-height=\"780\" data-layout-iframe-id=\"inline-eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" data-form-id=\"eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" title=\"Form EN\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><div class=\"center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 26px\">Your questions about the Flex D rate<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>How does the Flex D rate work?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>You pay less than the base rate over 95 % of winter, and more only during peak events (max 30 per winter, between 6-10 a.m. and 4-8 p.m., December 1 to March 31).<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Could I end up paying more?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Yes, if you consume a lot during peaks without changing anything. But Hydro announces peaks in advance: by cutting back during those hours, you save over the year.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How is it different from the winter credit?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>The winter credit keeps the base rate and pays you 50 \u00a2 per kWh avoided at peak, with no penalty. Flex D changes your rate outright: more rewarding, but you must reduce at peak.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How do I reduce during peaks without thinking about it?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>By automating: smart thermostats that lower heating at peaks, an EV charger scheduled overnight, big appliances shifted off-peak.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is Flex D good for everyone?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Mostly for those who can shift consumption. If you&#8217;re always home with heavy electric heating at peak, the winter credit may be safer.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How do I sign up for the Flex D rate?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Enrollment is done in your Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec Customer Space. It&#8217;s free and you&#8217;re never penalized for participating.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I switch back to the base rate?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Yes. The rate is reversible under Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec&#8217;s conditions. Many try it for one winter to see the effect on their bill.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I combine Flex D and the winter credit?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>No: they&#8217;re two separate options. Flex D changes your rate; the winter credit adds to the base rate. You choose one or the other.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<footer class=\"foot\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p>Groupe Quenneville \u2014 Residential \u00b7 Commercial \u00b7 Industrial \u00b7 Montr\u00e9al, Laval &amp; North Shore<br>514-503-1353 \u00b7 groupequenneville.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"src\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroquebec.com\/residential\/customer-space\/rates\/rate-flex-d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec \u2014 Flex D rate<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmeq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CMEQ<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/footer>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the Flex D rate work?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You pay less than the base rate over 95 % of winter, and more only during peak events (max 30 per winter, between 6-10 a.m. and 4-8 p.m., December 1 to March 31).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"With the Flex D rate, could I end up paying more?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes if you consume a lot during peaks without changing anything. 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