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In Québec we have similar prices throughout the province. "We" massively invested in hydro power back in the 60s-70s, and it's paying off very nicely. What's f
by emilecantin 5y ago
In Québec we have similar prices throughout the province. "We" massively invested in hydro power back in the 60s-70s, and it's paying off very nicely.
What's funny is that everyone still complains about their Hydro bill, but that's because virtually every house is heated with electricity (baseboard heaters), and we have a pretty cold climate. For example, yesterday my house consumed ~180kWh and the outside temperature peaked down to -20°C.
EDIT: mistyped a number
- jandrese 5y agoYeah, if you happen to live near hydroelectric capable rivers then it's one of the best forms of green energy possible. In fact it is so good that most places where it makes sense have already been installed.
- emilecantin 5y agoMost of them are not very close at all, but "we" also invested in long-distance transport at 735 kV (among the highest voltages in use at the time), which reduces losses. A good chunk of it came down in the late 1990s due to a freezing rain storm, plunging half of Québec in the dark, but ut was rebuilt pretty quickly.