Are you an Énergir customer?
By switching to dual energy, you’ll enjoy recurring savings1 on your energy bill while reducing your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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But what is dual energy?
In concrete terms, by replacing a natural gas-only heating system with a dual-energy system, you can heat a building with electricity most of the time and in cold weather. When demand for electricity is very high, natural gas will take over.
It's a perfect complementarity between two energy sources that significantly reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while minimizing the impact on the rates of the two distributors.
One step closer to decarbonization building heating
Helping fight climate change
Dual energy is a solution that contributes to Énergir’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets announced in the 2030 Plan for a Green Economy (PGE) and Énergir’s objectives in that respect, namely, a 37.5% reduction in direct and indirect GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) of its natural gas distribution activities compared to 1990 by 2030.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Dual energy allows you to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heating your home or building. By switching around 70%* of your natural gas consumption to electricity, you reduce the GHG emissions emitted during gas combustion.
Addressing one of our society's major challenges
A partnership between Hydro-Québec and Énergir offers a concrete energy solution to meet rising energy demands and support the decarbonization of building heating.
A unique partnership
Energir and Hydro-Québec have joined forces to contribute to the fight against climate change by putting forward a partnership that is both unique in the world and essential to decarbonizing building heating, at the lowest possible cost to society.
By switching to dual-energy electricity and natural gas, customers who sign up will reduce their natural gas consumption by around 70%*, thereby cutting GHG emissions. The two energy sources will complement each other to meet energy needs during peak winter periods.
Electricity-natural gas bi-energy avoids the need to build new power plants to meet the growing demand for electricity during cold weather, which would entail major investments.
It's a concrete solution that strengthens Quebec's energy system, while minimizing the impact on customers and society.
1Based on Hydro-Québec electricity rates and Énergir rates in effect as of October 1, 2024
* To learn more, see our methodology page.
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