Canada will need more electricity capacity if it wants to hit its climate targets, according to a new report from a global energy agency.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) report, released Thursday morning, offers mainly a rosy picture of Canada’s overall federal energy policy. But, the IEA draws attention to Canada’s increasing future electricity demands, and ultimately, calls on Canada to leverage its non-emitting energy potential to hit its climate targets.
“Canada’s wealth of clean electricity and its innovative spirit can help drive a secure and affordable transformation of its energy system and help realize its ambitious goals,” stated Fatih Birol,