If you were one of the many who felt like January was bitterly cold, you were right and your next Hydro bill will likely have a couple extra dollars tacked on as proof.
As it did in November, Hydro-Quebec is warning customers that their January bill may be a little higher than usual thanks to the cold temperatures that hit many parts of the province.
The increase won't be that much; a spokesperson told the Journal de Montreal customers living in an average single-family home could see an extra $1 to $8 on their January bill.
Even if you left your thermostat untouched for the entire month, colder temperatures outside = using more energy to heat your home inside.
The good news, December was warmer than expected so customers saved up to $29 for an average home compared to the same time last year.