Opinion: How variable pricing at Hydro-Québec could give electric cars a boost

In a report made public last week, Quebec’s Energy Board recommended that Hydro Québec adopt variable pricing based on the time of day and the demand for electricity. Hydro-Québec intends to come up with a detailed plan this summer.
The idea is to use price as an incentive for users to modify their habits, consuming less electricity during peak demand times and more during off-peak hours. By introducing such “peak-load” pricing, the utility can limit the amount of