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Hydropower Refurbishments and Redevelopments in Canada
WaterPower Canada is pleased to announce the release of its third report this summer: Technical and Economic Potential Assessments: Hydropower Refurbishments […]
Making a DifferenceClean. Renewable. Reliable. Affordable.
Waterpower accounts for over 60% of the total electricity generated in Canada, making it the largest source of electricity in the country and a reliable source of clean, renewable energy for all Canadians.
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EVERY DAY we generate for you! Our industry is so proud and grateful to be providing clean and renewable electricity to 6 out of 10 Canadian homes and businesses. Check out our video.
LearnWaterpower is in Canada’s DNA
Since the first hydropower facility was commissioned in 1891, waterpower has been woven into the fabric of Canada’s rich history and helped build the country we know today. With more than 500 facilities scattered coast to coast in almost every province and territory, waterpower is truly Canada’s power.
60% Of Canada’s Electricity Generation
Canada’s #1 electricity source producing 385 TWh/year, 60+% of Canada’s total electricity generation.
Fourth Largest Waterpower producer
Canada is the fourth largest hydro producer in the world
Canada’s Green Battery
155,000 MW of technical undeveloped waterpower potential in Canada
No Air Pollutants
Canada’s waterpower-dominant electricity grid is the cleanest of all G20 nations
82,307 Megawatts of Installed Capacity
550+ facilities representing 82,000+ MW of installed capacity
48,790 Jobs
48,000+ jobs supported by the sector
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News Release
Realizing Hydropower’s Value: WaterPower Canada Draws Roadmap for Policymakers
WaterPower Canada (WPC) has released a guidebook for policymakers to realize water-generated electricity’s full potential. Ottawa, Ontario, August 10, 2023 […]
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Media Room
A Call to Action from WaterPower Canada
This piece was featured in The Hill Times on Monday, November 20, 2023 Canada has established aggressive GHG reduction targets […]
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Blog
Hydropower in Canada: our coast-to-coast-to-coast clean energy advantage
An essential asset in a net zero world Hydropower facilities have been in operation since the 1890s. And while this […]
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