639 TWh
(terawatt-hours) generated in 2014
Generating Electricity
Canada’s electricity system is already relatively clean and low carbon, with over 80% of its electricity mix non-greenhouse gas emitting.


“Since 1900, with over 35 links between our nations, Canada provides enough electricity to power almost 7 million American homes. Some 30 states buy Canadian electricity each year..”
North American Power Grid
The power grid is a network of networks that delivers electricity from where it is generated to the homes, businesses, and communities who use it.