Energy minister names 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing
Canada's Energy Minister has identified five priority power-line projects to improve electricity transmission across provincial borders. This initiative is part of a broader national strategy to double the country's electric capacity by 2050 to meet rising demand from AI and electric vehicles.
Why it matters
Expanding inter-provincial power grids is critical for Canada's energy security and the transition to a more reliable, interconnected national electricity system.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson highlighted five power-line projects, or interties, that the federal government is working on with the provinces and Yukon. Interties are power lines that cross borders or regions, transmitting electricity in both directions.
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