Canada’s heavy reliance on energy trade with the United States and its limited interprovincial connections come at a growing cost to Canadians. A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute argues that now is the time to integrate the country’s electrical grids. In “ Powering the Federation: A Blueprint for National Electricity Integration in Canada ,” Madeleine McPherson outlines how Canada can establish governance structures and processes to create a more integrated electricity grid. With climate and trade uncertainties on the horizon, the report calls for timely proactive leadership to strengthen Canada’s internal electricity links. “Wind is one of Canada’s cheapest energy sources,” says McPherson, associate professor at the University of Victoria. “Not only would integration allow provinces to avoid costly overbuilding by prioritizing efficient wind locations, hydro power could also perfectly complement it by providing steady output when the wind isn’t blowing.” A more i...
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