Quick Energy Facts
- In 2014, Canada generated 60% of its electricity from hydroelectric sources. Thermal generation accounts for 37% of electricity generation.
- Canada produced 3% of the world’s electricity in 2013, and was the second leading electricity exporter after Germany.
- Residential households in 2012 matched the electricity usage of commercial and institutional buildings, each accounting for around 30% of Canada’s total electricity usage.
- One LED light can last 35,000 hours, equivalent to 25 incandescent light bulbs.
- Energy Star products are certified to be the top 15-30% for energy performance. The program started in the United States and has since expanded to Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union.
- Desktop computers use around 100 watts of electricity. For one computer that is on all the time, 874 kilowatt-hours of electricity are consumed. The carbon dioxide released is the same as driving 1,320 km.
- Reducing a thermostat 1˚C can reduce heating bills by 2%.
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