What is ecoEnergy for renewable power?

The ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program was launched in April 2007 to encourage the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind, low-impact hydro, biomass, photovoltaic and geothermal energy.

Is Canada a good place to buy clean electricity?

Abundant, affordable, clean electricity is a multi-trillion-dollar market that is fundamental to building a global low-carbon economy. Canada is ideally positioned to lead the way. We already boast one of the cleanest electricity mixes in the world.

What makes Canada a great energy supplier?

We’re also a Tier 1 nuclear nation and a recognized leader in hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies, while wind and solar energy are the fastest-growing sources of electricity in Canada. In short, energy is part of our national DNA. We have what it takes to be a supplier of choice as global demand for clean electricity grows exponentially.

How much electricity does Canada produce a year?

In 2020, the electricity sector produced 575 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity a year, which represented about 20 percent of the energy consumed annually in Canada. Figure 6. Electricity Generation of Canada broken down by source Hydroelectricity accounts for about 60 percent of Canada’s electricity market.

Can indigenous communities help transform Canada's electricity system?

As confirmed in a recent report by the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, Indigenous communities have been helping to drive the transformation of Canada’s electricity systems by building projects to supply clean electricity and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in predominantly rural and remote communities.

Does Canada have a clean electricity grid?

Canada’s electricity grid already plays a significant role in helping the country produce some of the cleanest commodities in the world, including steel, wood, fertilizer, cement, and minerals.