On June 10, 2024, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council publicly released its Final Report, Powering Canada: A Blueprint for Success. This report is a significant milestone in Canada’s journey towards a more sustainable and efficient energy future, as it outlines strategies for decarbonizing and expanding Canada's electricity grid.
As noted in the article Canada Electricity Advisory Council Recognizes the Demand Side by Efficiency Canada, the Council underscores in their report that enhancing energy efficiency and load flexibility is essential to mitigate the necessity for costly new electricity infrastructure. To achieve cost reductions in future electricity systems, the Council asserts that substantial improvements in energy efficiency and demand-side management (DSM) are essential strategies.
One of the four main priorities identified in the report is "Saving Energy to Lighten the Load," emphasizing the importance of reducing electricity consumption to lower overall system costs and enhance sustainability.
“The most sustainable form of energy is the kilowatt hour you don’t need to produce” - Efficiency Manitoba
The report also stresses the importance of achieving net-zero building codes, which would support electrification and energy savings. Enhanced building codes can reduce peak demands, improve grid reliability, and integrate renewable energy.
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