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Source verified August 26, 2026
DR Leeway Option
Winter credit for reducing power during peak hours
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 60,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Companies or organizations whose account is under rate DM, DP, G, H, M, G9 or LG and that can reduce their power demand in winter at Hydro-Québec's request.
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Overview
GDP Latitude option is intended for companies and organizations capable of reducing their power demand in winter, with a credit applied to the bill at the end of the season. Peak events take place from December to March, Monday to Friday, with optional weekend participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reducing power demand during peak events.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies or organizations whose account is under rate DM, DP, G, H, M, G9 or LG and that can reduce their power demand in winter at Hydro-Québec's request.
- Companies whose account is under rate L, when the power demand during the 12 consumption periods preceding the registration date is below 50 000 kW.
Additional information
- Annual agreement, renewable each year.
- Participation choice of 20 to 100 hours per winter, that is, from 5 to 25 events.
- Weekend participation is optional, subject to a maximum of 100 hours.
- Maximum of two peak events per day.
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the DR Leeway Option Program
What is the DR Leeway Option?
GDP Latitude option is intended for companies and organizations capable of reducing their power demand in winter, with a credit applied to the bill at the end of the season. Peak events take place from December to March, Monday to Friday, with optional weekend participation.
How much funding can be received?
DR Leeway Option Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the DR Leeway Option program?
To be eligible for the DR Leeway Option program, you must:
The company or organization must be able to reduce its power demand in winter at Hydro-Québec's request.
The account must be under rate DM, DP, G, H, M, G9, LG or, for rate L, meet the threshold of 50 000 kW over the 12 periods preceding registration.
What expenses are eligible under DR Leeway Option?
Reducing power demand during peak events.
Where is the DR Leeway Option available?
The DR Leeway Option program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the DR Leeway Option?
DR Leeway Option is funded by Hydro-Québec