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- Roads and Public Works
-
Construction and Renovation
- General Information
- Demolition
- Driveway, Walkway and Parking Area
- Exterior Work
- Fence and Hedge
- Geothermal Systems
- Interior Renovations
- Landscaping
- Landscaping and pool
- Licence for Landscapers and Snow Removal Contractors
- Mechanical Equipment
- New Buildings and Extensions
- Occupancy Certificate: Use of a new building, change of use, commercial premises and café-terrace
- Plumbing
- Retaining Wall
- Rock Excavation and Blasting
- Roof
- Signs
- Solar Panel
- Tree Felling
- Windows and Doors
- Urban Planning
Extreme Cold Weather: measures to prevent network outages
Due to the extreme cold weather forecast for the coming days (especially the coming nights), Hydro Westmount's distribution network is currently reaching a critical overload threshold.
The stability of the electrical service is threatened by peak consumption. Without an immediate reduction in overall demand, the risk of service interruptions and sector-wide outages is very high.
To protect the grid and maintain service, please follow these guidelines:
- Heating: Lower the temperature in your home by 1 to 2 degrees. It is also recommended that you turn down the heating in unoccupied rooms.
- Electric vehicles: Avoid charging between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Heated private driveways and walkways: Do not activate them during peak hours (6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Hot water: Reduce hot water consumption to a minimum.
- High-consumption appliances: Postpone the use of washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers.
- Heating elements: Do not use any electrical appliances with heating elements during peak hours (6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Unused appliances: Turn off unnecessary electronic devices and lighting.
The cooperation of everyone is essential to prevent a network failure during this period of extreme cold.