Hydropower
Nov 26, 2024
Canada Imports U.S. Electricity Amid Hydropower Shortfall Due to Drought
Prolonged drought conditions have led Canada, a major hydropower producer, to import electricity from the U.S. for the first time in nearly two decades.
Facing reduced hydropower generation caused by extended droughts, provinces like Québec, British Columbia, and Manitoba are importing electricity from the United States to meet demand. This shift underscores the vulnerability of hydropower to climate change and its impact on energy security. Read more.
