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Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Nunavut generate most of their electricity from fossil fuels like natural gas, coal, or petroleum. Generation from wind farms and solar photovoltaic panels grew from 1.5% of total electricity generation in 2010 to 7% in 2021.
Fossil fuels and coal power are still significant electricity sources in Canada, but their use varies substantially from province to province. While Ontario uses only 0.1 percent of petroleum to generate electricity, Nunavut’s electricity is 100 percent oil-based.
Canada is rich in energy supply—including large hydroelectric reservoirs in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, hydrocarbon resources in western Canada and offshore of the East Coast, uranium deposits in northern Saskatchewan, and abundant wind and solar potential across the whole country.
Jun 3, 2024 · But Alberta and Saskatchewan – two provinces with electricity grids that heavily rely on fossil fuels – have repeatedly said it's impossible to decarbonize their electricity systems by 2035 and instead, say they will aim for 2050.
Mar 28, 2023 · Provinces that rely on natural gas-fired electricity generation would be eligible for the credit as well if they use abatement techniques, such as carbon capture.
Jul 5, 2023 · Alberta and Saskatchewan get most of their power from fossil fuels. As a result, their emissions are much higher than B.C. and Manitoba. However, both have had a substantial decline in emissions intensity—particularly Alberta, where it decreased 45% between 2015 and 2021.
Canada’s electricity system is regionally diverse, with the generation mix largely determined by the resources available in each province or territory. Many regions already have low-emitting electricity systems while others rely more on fossil fuels. This variation means that the transition of the electricity sector in each region is unique.
