Hydro-Québec plans to install 2 million more smart meters Atmospheric-pollution group calls for moratorium until health study results are out CBC News Posted: Nov 17, 2013 11:36 AM ET| Last Updated: Nov 17, 2013 11:36 AM ET Hydro-Québec hopes to bring the total number of smart meters installed to 3.8 million units by 2018. Hydro-Québec hopes to bring the total number of smart meters installed to 3.8 million units by 2018.