Green Energy
Green Energy
Hydro Power
Although Canada's electricity grid is one of the
cleanest in the world, the electricity sector still
contributes 11% of Canada's greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions.
•The vast majority of these emissions come from coal
and natural gas used in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
•Electricity from Manitoba would ‘green up’ the
Prairies and the oil sands of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
•Reduce GHG in Canada and the World through more hydropower
and the reduction of coal use.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ARE THE KEY
AND THE NEESTANAN UTILITY CORRIDOR
IS THE SOLUTION
Hydroelectric energy is the most commonly used renewable energy source in the world. According to the 2019 Hydropower Status Report, hydroelectricity gave us a whopping 21.8 GW of energy and grew by 9% over the year.
Hydroelectric energy is the most commonly used renewable energy source in the world. According to the 2019 Hydropower Status Report, hydroelectricity gave us a whopping 21.8 GW of energy and grew by 9% over the year.
Hydropower is completely renewable, which means it will never run out unless the water stops flowing. As a result, hydro plants are built to last. In some cases, equipment that was built to last 25 years is still operational after double the amount of time has passed.
The creation of hydroelectricity does not release emissions into the atmosphere. This is, of course, the biggest appeal of any renewable energy source.
Hydropower is, by far, the most reliable renewable energy available in the world. Unlike when the sun goes down or when the wind dies down, water usually has a constant and steady flow 24/7.
Since hydropower is so reliable, hydro plants can actually adjust the flow of water. This allows the plant to produce more energy when it is required or reduce the energy output when it is not needed. This is something that no other renewable energy source can do.