Hilo, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec officially launched in 2020, is expanding its range of smart home products, which allows consumers to modulate their energy consumption thirty times during the winter and to be slightly rewarded.
A pilot project with EVduty smart charging stations, from the Quebec company Elmec, ended on October 31. Current customers who own one of these smart terminals can now integrate it into their Hilo ecosystem, while new customers will have to wait until next January.
This type of product is interesting for Hydro-Québec, “which will be able to manage the time when vehicles recharge to avoid adding to energy consumption during peak periods,” explains Cendrix Bouchard, spokesperson for the company. ‘State.
“Vehicles that are plugged in are not completely empty and are not plugged in every day. We want to start working on charging management, which can be done at many times. This will allow motorists to accumulate cash rewards of approximately $25. »
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PHOTO FRANÇOIS ROY, THE PRESS
The EVduty smart charging station, from the Quebec company Elmec, is one of the most commonly installed.
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PHOTO FRANÇOIS ROY, THE PRESS
Hilo is running another pilot project, in partnership with HydroSolution. This focuses on smart electric water heaters, whose energy consumption can be controlled remotely, while meeting public health requirements.
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Last year, rewards paid out to Hilo customers averaged $166. More than 98% of customers participate in the challenges launched from 1er December to March 31, reveals Mr. Bouchard.
Another pilot project is underway, in partnership with HydroSolution. This focuses on smart electric water heaters, whose energy consumption can be controlled remotely, while meeting public health requirements. For now, the number of participants is limited.