Hydro-Québec encourages the use of water- and energy-saving products: an environmentally sound choice

Hydro-Québec is launching a new energy efficiency program, the Water- and Energy-Saving Products Program, inviting its customers to get a kit of products including a low-flow showerhead—fixed or hand-held—and faucet aerators. The program includes a component for municipalities that want to promote the kits to their residents.

According to Statistics Canada’s 2011 Survey of Drinking Water Plants, Quebecers use a great deal of water: 45% more than the Canadian average and 75% more than Ontarians.

Use less water, save more energy
These products help save electricity through the more efficient use of hot water, which represents 20% of home electricity costs, while reducing overall water consumption, since they use up to 40% less water than conventional products.

Number of members of the household	Water savings	Equivalent in 22.7-litre (5-gallon) water bottles	Annual savings in dollars*
2	21,564 litres	950 bottles	$51
4	43,804 litres	1,930 bottles	$100
6	63,342 litres	2,790 bottles	$148

* Calculations are based on an electricity rate of 7.58¢/kWh, a reference flow rate of 9.5 l/min. for the showerhead and 8.3 l/min. for faucet aerators, one 8-min. shower per person per day, and other factors.

For more information or to order your kit of water- and energy-saving products, go to the program Web site.

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FOR INFORMATION:

Louis-Olivier Batty, Press Officer
514 289-4214
batty.louis-olivier@hydro.qc.ca