Hydro-Québec Increases Mysa Bonus to $70 for Hilo Participants

HUGE news for Quebec households: Hydro-Québec has doubled its cash bonus on Mysa smart thermostats when enrolled in the Hilo by Hydro-Québec program—unlocking big savings and increasing grid resilience across the province.

Keep reading to find out how you can save up to $700 on energy-efficient Mysa Smart Thermostats for your home, lower your energy bills, and be part of Québec’s energy independence goals.

Table of Contents

1. What’s Changing?
2. Why This Matters for Hydro-Québec and the Energy Transition
3. Why Electric Baseboard Homes in Québec Are a Perfect Fit
4. Mysa + Hilo: A Utility Partnership Driving Demand Side Load Management
5. How to Claim Your $70 Cash Bonus from Hydro-Québec
6. Summary

1. What’s Changing?

Since May 1, 2025, Hydro-Québec is doubling its bonus for Mysa smart thermostats from $35 to $70 when customers enroll in Hilo by Hydro-Québec, their innovative demand response program. This offer applies to up to 10 Mysa devices per household, giving Québec residents the chance to save up to $700 while contributing to grid resilience.

This isn’t just a deal—it’s part of something bigger.

2. Why This Matters for Hydro-Québec and the Energy Transition

Hydro-Québec’s increased bonus supports its Action Plan for 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec, a roadmap guiding the province toward carbon neutrality by 2050. This increase aligns directly with two of the plan’s key priorities:

• Making better use of electricity By incentivizing smart thermostats, Hydro-Québec helps customers optimize when and how they heat their homes—improving energy efficiency without sacrificing comfort.
• Increasing effective power generation capacity Enrolling in Hilo enables the utility to shift and reduce energy consumption during peak periods, freeing up capacity without building new infrastructure.

These actions support the broader goal of transitioning to a smarter, cleaner grid. As of 2025, Québec remains distinctive in its residential heating practices. According to the most recent Statistics Canada data, nearly two-thirds of households in Québec utilize electric heating systems: 58% rely on electric baseboard heaters, and an additional 7% use electric radiant heating, totaling approximately 65% of households. 

3. Why Electric Baseboard Homes in Quebéc Are a Perfect Fit

The result of combining electric baseboard heating with smart thermostat control with innovative, community-led demand response programs like Hilo by Hydro-Québec? Lower bills for consumers, improved grid resilience, and a cleaner, greener energy future for the province.

4. Mysa + Hilo: A Utility Partnership Driving Demand Side Load Management

Since 2022, Mysa and Hilo have worked hand-in-hand to help modernize the way Québec homes consume electricity. This partnership is a shining example of utility-tech collaboration that delivers measurable benefits:

• Cost savings for customers Participating in peak events with Hilo will reduce customers’ electricity bills during winter.
• Increased grid flexibility and resilience Hydro-Québec can forecast and manage load more dynamically.
• Accelerated decarbonization Every kilowatt-hour avoided during peak demand helps reduce the need for fossil-fueled backup power, pushing Québec closer to its climate goals.

With thousands of Québecers already enrolled, Mysa and Hilo are proving that small changes starting at home can make a big impact on energy transition goals.

5. How to Claim Your $70 Cash Bonus from Hydro-Québec

Getting started is quick and easy. Here’s how to take full advantage of this limited-time rebate:

1. Purchase Your Compatible Mysa Smart Thermostat Shop online to purchase your compatible Mysa Smart Thermostat. Mysa is designed specifically for electric baseboard heating, making it ideal for Québec homes.

2. Enroll in the Hilo Program Order your free Hilo hub from the Hilo website. Make sure to select Mysa as your existing smart thermostat. Once you receive your Hilo Hub in the mail, the Hilo team will email you with connection instructions, including how to add your Mysa to your Hilo app.
3. Enjoy Your Savings Once enrolled, you can see your total savings in your Hilo app. Receive $70 per enrolled thermostat, up to 10 thermostats per household. That’s a potential rebate of $700—plus ongoing energy savings.

6. Summary

By upgrading to Mysa and enrolling in Hilo, you're not just saving money—you’re helping build a cleaner, more resilient electrical grid for generations to come.

Ready to take advantage of the $70 cash bonus on Mysa Smart Thermostats? Visit getmysa.com/hilo-dr to purchase your Mysa thermostats and join the Hilo program today!