Yesterday, electricity demand reached 24,528 MW, setting a new winter peak in Ontario. Electricity demand is forecast to climb even higher today. During periods of high demand, consumers are reminded to conserve electricity wherever possible in order to reduce the demand on the system.

Hydro-Québec wishes to remind customers that the most effective steps to take are the following:

• reduce heating by 2 degrees in occupied rooms;
• reduce lighting to a basic minimum;
• restrict the use of hot water;
• avoid using dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.