{"id":188394,"date":"2026-02-06T15:10:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontiacouest.ca\/?p=188394"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:31:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:31:02","slug":"brouillon-auto-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontiacouest.ca\/en\/brouillon-auto-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Notice to residents of the Pontiac Extreme cold: Help reduce electricity use during peak periods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/pontiacouest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pontiacouest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png 479w, https:\/\/pontiacouest.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydro Qu\u00e9bec wishes to inform residents that the intense cold expected through February 9 is putting significant pressure on the electricity network in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With very cold temperatures forecast for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the grid could reach its maximum capacity. Without a reduction in electricity use, short, temporary and controlled power outages may be required.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydro Qu\u00e9bec is asking for everyone\u2019s cooperation by reducing electricity consumption during periods of high demand, specifically:<br>&#8211; from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m<br>&#8211; from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you can help:<br>&#8211; lower your heating by a few degrees and heat only occupied rooms;<br>&#8211; postpone the use of large appliances, such as the dryer and dishwasher;<br>&#8211; use hot water outside peak periods whenever possible.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any reduction in electricity use helps lower the risk of service interruptions in the area.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure rapid response if needed, a Hydro Qu\u00e9bec crew will be on site in the Pontiac, 24 hours a day, throughout the weekend.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydro Qu\u00e9bec continues to review short term solutions to ease pressure on the regional grid and is already working on long term reinforcements to improve service reliability.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your cooperation. 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