Québec moved up one spot to tie Prince Edward Island for second place in this year’s Scorecard, scoring 45 points out of 100. The province continues to lead in transportation and industrial energy efficiency.

With electricity demand projected to skyrocket by 2050, Québec is prioritizing energy efficiency. Hydro-Québec plans to triple investment in energy efficiency from $150 million in 2022 to $500 million by 2025, underscoring its commitment to save electricity and meet future energy needs. Québec has taken steps to ban heating oil and promote dual-fuel systems that use efficient electric heat pumps with gas backup. The province is also a leader in efforts to electrify transportation.

Despite recent efforts to support low-income households, Québec ranks among the lowest in per-household spending on low-income energy efficiency programs. Expanding these programs would enhance affordability and reduce energy costs for more Quebecers. Moving to a “100 per cent efficiency” standard for all new heating systems (like proposed in B.C.) could further reduce emissions and set a new benchmark in Canada.