Pages tagged "Topic: Renewables"
Solar Power in Canada: 12 Facts
Canada’s solar industry has rapidly expanded over the past several years, with capacity growing eight times and generation increasing nineteen times between 2011 and 2021. With the continued expansion of new projects across the country, solar power is poised to contribute eve...
Hydropower in Canada: 15 Facts
Canada is a hydroelectricity powerhouse, today holding the title as a global leader in harnessing this renewable energy source. With its abundant water resources and vast landscapes, it is no surprise that Canada is the third-largest hydroelectricity producer in the world. Ab...
Geothermal Energy in Canada: 12 Facts
Geothermal energy – a renewable and sustainable energy source – has gained global attention as many nations strive for lower-emission power alternatives. Canada, known for its vast natural resources, possesses immense potential for geothermal energy development, which could c...
Renewable Energy in Saskatchewan: 19 Facts
Did you know that Saskatchewan has the highest solar potential of all the Canadian provinces? As a result, Canada's prairie province is well-positioned to be a key player in our nation's renewable energy future. Hydroelectricity is currently the province's largest renewable p...
Renewable Energy in Atlantic Canada: 18 Facts
Did you know that over 67 per cent of energy in Canada's Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island) is generated via hydropower? Situated along the Atlantic Ocean and home to several freshwater systems, it only makes ...
Renewable Energy in Manitoba: 15 Facts
Did you know that Manitoba is a renewable energy powerhouse? Located on the brim of Western Canada, Manitoba’s vast wealth of freshwater lakes, rivers and streams has allowed the province to develop vast hydropower capacity over the years. Today, Manitoba gets nearly all of i...
Renewable Energy in Canada: 33 Facts
Updated April 2023 Did you know that Canada has been a global leader in renewable energy for many years? As the second-largest country in the world, Canada's diversified geography has substantial renewable resources such as moving water, solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and c...
Renewable Energy in Ontario: 15 Facts
Did you know that Ontario is a leader in renewable energy?! The province has a diverse array of renewable energy systems in place that account for roughly one-third of its electricity supply, powering the lives of millions of Canadians. Whether it be hydro, solar, wind, nucle...
Renewable Energy in Alberta: 16 Facts
Did you know that Alberta – Canada's oil and gas powerhouse province – is a global leader in renewable energy?! Located on the brim of the Rocky Mountains, the Western Canadian province utilizes strong winds from the Pacific Ocean that rush across the mountain tops down onto...
Economic Reconciliation with Indigenous Communities Can Fuel Canada’s Net-Zero Ambitions: REPORT
A new report by the Royal Bank of Canada is highlighting the critical role of Indigenous Peoples in the transition to net zero emissions (1). According to RBC, national goals to reduce emissions are inextricably linked with Indigenous communities, highlighting the “…incredibl...