The Forecast, Issue 8

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Green electricity: A Canadian overview of renewable electricity labels and markets

The diverse range of methods for generating power – wind, solar, geothermal and other forms – will have a significant impact on Canadian companies’ power markets in the next 10 years. Canada generates more than 59% of its electricity through renewable resources, 99% of which comes from hydro and less than 1% from other methods such as solar, wind or geothermal.

This issue of The Forecast provides an overview of green electricity labels and markets within Canada and discusses the various issues and concerns with this source of renewable energy.