The electricity generated from fossil fuels in Canada decreased over the years, falling from over 147 terawatt-hours in 2011 to less than 120 terawatt-hours in 2022. Hydropower accounts for the majority of the electricity generated in Canada.
Electricity generated from fossil fuels in Canada from 2009 to 2022
(in terawatt-hours)
Figures were rounded. Includes electricity generated from coal, natural gas, diesel and light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil, wood and spent pulping liquid, manufactured gas, other petroleum products, and other fuels and station services.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2009 to 2022. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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