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Electricity in Canada

Canada has one of the cleanest electricity grids in the world, with 82.5% of generation from non-emitting sources.

Factors such as population growth, economic growth and the increasing electrification of our economy are expected to drive rapid growth in electricity demand over the coming years. Expanding and decarbonizing Canada’s electricity sector to ensure it can meet the needs of the future while remaining affordable, reliable and sustainable presents both an opportunity as well as a challenge.

Building on our national efforts, Canada’s first Clean Electricity Strategy articulates the federal government’s role in addressing this complex dual opportunity and challenge. It outlines the vision for the electricity sector, the comprehensive federal supports, principles and considerations guiding federal actions to collaborate with provinces and territories, as well as key focus areas and next steps.

North American Renewable Integration Study

The North American Renewable Integration Study (NARIS) is the largest of its kind, exploring the potential to increase integration and transmission of clean power across North America.

NARIS provides a forward-looking perspective on the Canadian and United States power systems from planning through to operation. The study demonstrates how expanding international transmission infrastructure will help both countries meet their shared clean energy and climate goals. It also indicates that by doing so, the system could generate between $10 billion to $30 billion of net value through to 2050.

NARIS provides insights for policy makers on future planning and operation of power systems. A Summary for Policy Makers summarizing these key insights is available at the following link.

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