What the industry is
What is the energy industry responsible for?
Generating, transmitting, trading, and distributing energy.
What are three major environmental impacts of energy production in Canada?
Water pollution, climate change, and habitat loss.
What is energy poverty?
When households can't afford basic energy needs.
What gas released by fossil fuels contributes to global warming?
Carbon dioxide.
What does BECCS do with carbon dioxide?
Captures and stores CO₂ from burning biomass.
What are the three main sectors of Canada’s energy industry?
Fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy.
How much oil leaks into the marine environment in Canada each year?
10,000 tons.
How much of their income do some Canadians spend on energy?
Over 10%.
How many crude oil spills happened in Canada from 2004 to 2023?
1,200 spills.
How do double-hulled tankers help the environment?
They reduce the risk of oil spills.
What percent of Canada’s energy comes from fossil fuels?
76.2%.
What causes global warming in the energy industry?
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide.
What health problems can cold homes cause?
Respiratory and heart diseases.
What pollutants from fossil fuels cause acid rain and smog?
Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and mercury.
What energy sources reduce harmful fossil fuel pollution?
Hydroelectric, solar, wind, and geothermal.
Who buys most of Canada’s energy exports?
The United States (over 90%).
How does ocean acidification happen?
The ocean absorbs CO₂ from burning fossil fuels.
How does energy poverty affect daily life?
It limits basic needs and social activities.
How do high energy prices affect consumers?
They raise electricity, heating, and transportation costs.
How can businesses manage high renewable energy costs?
By using long-term or future contracts.
What sectors use the most energy in Canada?
Transportation, industrial, and residential sectors.
How does energy development affect wildlife?
It causes habitat loss and fragmentation.
How much did oil and gas add to Canada’s GDP in 2022?
$70 billion.
Why is energy access difficult in remote areas like Colville Lake?
They rely on diesel, which is costly and hard to deliver.
What has NTCP done since 2014 to reduce emissions?
Produced 371.2 MW of renewable power, cutting 265.2 tons of CO₂.