Canada has released draft clean electricity regulations aimed at achieving a net-zero emissions power grid by 2035. The regulations do not mandate specific technologies but are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 342 MtCO2 between 2040 and 2050. The plan is to electrify the grid to provide clean power for transportation, buildings, and industry, supporting Canada's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
The draft regulations acknowledges that some utility companies may need to continue using fossil fuels, such as natural gas or liquid fuel, to ensure reliable power generation beyond 2035. These utilities will be allowed to operate fossil fuel plants for up to 20 years with tight emissions limits in place. However, the government does not yet have a clear strategy for addressing these residual emissions to fully achieve a net-zero grid.
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