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Canada sets path to double electricity capacity by 2050, targets natural gas growth tied to emissions offsets

Published 21:31 on May 14, 2026 / Last updated at 21:31 on May 14, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada)

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Canada would amend its Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) to allow greater flexibility for the energy sector via emissions offsets in a national pledge to double grid capacity by 2050, the federal government announced Thursday.
Canada would amend its Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) to allow greater flexibility for the energy sector via emissions offsets in a national pledge to double grid capacity by 2050, the federal government announced Thursday.


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