Ottawa, May 14, 2026—The federal government recognized the critical role of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage in Canada’s future as part of the new electricity strategy it released today.
As the national voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes the National Electricity Strategy and the opportunity to help shape Canada’s clean electricity future.
“Canada’s electricity demand is growing rapidly, and we need practical solutions that can be deployed quickly to support reliability, affordability and economic growth,” said CanREA President and CEO Vittoria Bellissimo. “The strategy released today confirms that renewables and energy storage are a critical part of the solution to power Canada’s future.”
With industrial expansion, electrification, manufacturing growth and emerging technologies, new electricity supply must be built before demand outpaces capacity. Wind, solar and energy storage are affordable, reliable, clean and quickly deployable sources of electricity and can be a major part of the solution. The Strategy recognizes that projects of all sizes have a role to play when it comes to electricity generation, and renewable energy projects can be scaled quickly and deployed cost-effectively in communities across the country.
CanREA is pleased to see the federal government commit to expanding funding for the build-out of transmission across Canada and to doubling the capacity of Canada’s grid by 2050. CanREA has long called for transmission within provinces to be included in the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits. The Strategy’s commitment to that end will enable Canada’s electricity build-out.
Building more wind power, solar energy and energy storage will create jobs, support industry and grow Canada’s economy. As outlined in the Strategy, the federal government will work with industry, labour and training partners to develop solutions to train, attract and retain the talent needed to build the projects that will power Canada for generations, including new wind, solar and energy storage.
Realizing Canada’s clean electricity potential will require stable and supportive policy frameworks, investment certainty and efficient regulatory processes across jurisdictions to attract the long-term capital needed to modernize Canada’s electricity systems. CanREA welcomes the federal government’s commitment to working with the provinces and territories to ensure there is a level playing field and policy environment across the country.
CanREA commends the Government of Canada’s renewed commitment to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 and looks forward to reviewing the consultation components in detail.
Wind energy, solar energy and energy storage are key to Canada’s energy security. CanREA is ready to work with governments, industry and communities to help build Canada’s electricity future.
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“Canada’s electricity demand is growing rapidly, and we need practical solutions that can be deployed quickly to support reliability, affordability and economic growth. The strategy released today confirms that renewables and energy storage are a critical part of the solution to power Canada’s future.”
—Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)
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About CanREA
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how wind energy, solar energy and energy storage can decarbonize and modernize Canada’s electricity systems quickly and affordably, follow us on LinkedIn and visit renewablesassociation.ca.