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The U.S. Grid Counts On Canadian Power. Canada Is Eyeing Other Options

ByAnna Demeo,

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Anna Demeo is an executive and advisor on energy infrastructure and AI

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Summary

Canada and the United States share dozens of power lines connecting their electricity grids. For over a century, Canadian provinces sold power south to the larger U.S. market. Following trade tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a national strategy in May to double Canada’s grid by 2050, prioritizing east-west links. While officials cite affordability and reliability, they also call it national security. Currently, about 28 gigawatts connect Canada to the U.S., while only 17 gigawatts connect Canadian provinces. East-west lines would let Canada keep power at home, potentially leaving U.S. regions less reliable.

Canada and the U.S.…