Energy in Canada #6

THE FUTURE OF ELECTRICITY IN CANADA
The future will involve both scaling back our consumption – assisted by smart grid technologies like the ones being rolled out across Ontario – and expanding the use of less emission-intensive sources. Read More

WATER: A POWERFUL RESOURCE
Hydroelectricity has been a part of the Canadian energy mix for more than 129 years. Canada’s hydro future is still being built and fortunately our geography lends itself naturally to the continued use of this energy source. Read More

TRANSITIONING A WORKFORCE
As employees and infrastructure age and technology evolves, the industry is looking for new ways to refresh the human element responsible for our electricity generation, transmission and distribution. Read More

SMARTER AND CLEANER
In response to Canada’s continued demand for energy, the electricity industry is getting smarter, and cleaner, across the country with a three-part focus on renewables, conservation and smart grid technology. Read More

ELECTRICITY 101
Other countries rely on two or three sources of electricity, but Canada generates electricity from many energy sources – hydropower, natural gas, coal, nuclear power, fuel oil, wind power, biomass, tidal power and solar. Read More

Energy in Canada #5

NATURAL GAS: A CANADIAN RESOURCE
Canada is the world’s third largest producer of natural gas. With conventional resources and the potential of unconventional sources like tight gas, shale gas, and coalbed methane, natural gas continues to offer a dynamic range of opportunities. Read More

MEETING THE ENERGY CHALLENGE
Nobody in the energy industry has a crystal ball, but one prediction no one would take odds against is consumers will keep using energy. The target increases in demand are now expected to come from China, India and other emerging economies. Read More

SAME GAS, DIFFERENT RESERVOIR
As revolutions go, the shale gas revolution might be one of the calmest in history: most of its activity will remain deep underground. Conventional reserves are dwindling, and unconventional natural gas is becoming more attractive. Read More

INCREASING INFRASTRUCTURE
Until homeowners start building gas wells in their backyards, natural gas will continue to be something that needs to make its way from somewhere else to your home. Canada’s natural gas infrastructure has to be able to meet demand. Read More

NATURAL GAS DEFINED
Natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon, a class of organic compounds consisting of carbon and hydrogen – the basis of crude oil, natural gas and coal. Find out about the who, what, where, when and how of this energy source. Read More

CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION
The Canadian Gas Association’s (CGA) 125+ members are gas distribution companies, transmission companies, related equipment manufacturers, and other service providers involved in the delivery of natural gas in Canada.

In April, the organization published its Natural Gas Update to provide current information on natural gas markets, commodity pricing, storage levels and drilling activity across the country. In August the organization announced the appointment of Timothy Egan as President and CEO of the CGA effective September 1.

CANADIAN NATURAL GAS VEHICLE ALLIANCE
Natural gas vehicle technologies provide proven, commerically available transportation solutions that reduce emissions while using lower cost fuel. The Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance members are involved in research, manufacturing, fuel supply and vehicle conversion technology.

Energy in Canada #1

A STRONG PARTNERSHIP
Canada is the largest, safest and most secure supplier of energy to the United States. From supplying natural gas to developing fuel cell technology, Canada is vital to ensuring North America’s energy security.  Read More

THE HYDROGEN HIGHWAY AND BEYOND
Canadian researchers are world leaders in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. This innovation is being shared with our southern neighbour through various government and private partnerships.  Read More

CAPTURING CARBON TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Through the Plains CO2 Reduction Partnership, 80 U.S. and Canadian stakeholders are working together to make carbon dioxide capture and storage a viable option for combating climate change.  Read More  In 2008 the Centre for Energy in partnership with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted the ninth cross-border forum on energy issues. Seventy-five participants, including academics, policy makers and industry representatives assessed the importance of carbon capture and storage to Canada and the United States in developing resources and addressing climate change. The Centre for Energy sat down with the seven panelists who led the discussion at the forum. The interviews give listeners a technical, environmental and social perspective on carbon capture and storage. Listen In

POWERING A NATION
In 2007, Canada exported over $3.1 billion in electricity to the United States. An increasing portion of this electrical energy is being sourced from renewable sources, such as hydropower and wind power. Read More

FROM FOOD TO FUEL
Producers on both sides of the border are exploring the many sources of and uses for bioenergy. In 2008, Canada had 16 ethanol plants and four biodiesel plants operating or under construction, with a total capacity of 1.9 billion litres per year. Read More