Rate CB
Rate CB applies to a medium- or large-power contract under which electricity is delivered, in whole or in part, for cryptographic use applied to blockchains and where the installed capacity dedicated to this use is at least 50 kilowatts.
More specifically, it applies to service contracts for cryptographic use for mining or to maintain a cryptocurrency system in return for compensation.
The holder of a contract under this rate is not eligible for the rates or options described in sections 6 to 9 of Chapter 4 and sections 1 to 7 of Chapter 6 of the Electricity Rates [PDF 1.44 MB].
Customers served by off-grid systems are not eligible for Rate CB.
For more details about Rate CB, consult Section 1 of Chapter 7 of the Electricity Rates [PDF 1.44 MB].
Cryptographic use applied to blockchains
The use of electricity for the purpose of operating computer equipment dedicated to cryptographic calculations which serve, in particular, to validate successive transactions made by users of a blockchain.
Mining
Operation based on a validation mechanism to add blocks of transactions to a cryptocurrency system, in exchange for miner fees.
Off‑grid system
An “off‑grid system” is a power system not connected to Hydro‑Québec’s main grid.