This statistic displays the generation of electricity from fossil fuels in Canada from 2010 to 2015, by source. In 2010, the country generated about 1.1 terawatt hours of electricity from diesel and light fuel oil sources. Currently, hydroelectricity accounts for over half of Canada's total electric generation.
Electricity generated from fossil fuels in Canada from 2010 to 2015, by source
(in gigawatt hours)
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Electricity generated from fossil fuels in Canada from 2010 to 2015, by source
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* Includes manufactured gases, other petroleum products, other fuels and station service.
Figures prior to 2011 are taken from previous reports.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2009 to 2015. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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