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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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.
Canada is the third 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 Capacity550+ facilities representing 82,000+ MW of installed capacity
48,790 Jobs48,000+ jobs supported by the sector
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Ottawa, ON, September 24, 2025 – Accreditation is now open for Canadian Waterpower Week 2025, where experts, industry decision-makers, innovators, […]
As governments, industries, and communities across Canada accelerate efforts to achieve net-zero, one question rises above the rest: how do […]
Dive in and explore the world of hydropower with WaterPower Canada!
Guest blog by Arnaud Rahier, Managing Director, Tractebel Inc. As Canada moves toward decarbonization, there is a growing need for […]
Guest blog by Greg Auger, P. Eng, President of Millstream Engineering As utilities across Canada work to modernize aging hydropower […]
Guest blog by Emmanuel Ngue, EN Solutions Hydro, CEO & Principal Engineer, header image credit: Chris DeGraff | Pacific Northwest […]
October 1-3, 2025 | The Westin Ottawa
This must attend event will bring together key decision makers, industry experts, policy and business influencers and offer opportunities to come together for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices, and pressing issues, all to enable a collective change.
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