Biomass energy comes from the sugars and oils a plant makes during its growth.

Canada’s coal reserves amount to close to 10 billion tonnes, capable of producing more energy than all other fossil fuel reserves combined.

Canada generates 12% of the world’s hydroelectric power. Over 60% of the electricity Canadians use is hydro energy.

Canada is the third largest natural gas producer in the world, with deposits both on land and offshore.

Geothermal energy harnesses the natural heat within the earth, with more than 30,000 installations in 2013 across Canada heating and cooling buildings.

The total wave energy potential at depths of 1 km off Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts is more than double Canada’s current electricity demand.

Nuclear currently provides around 15% of Canada’s total electricity needs.

After Saudia Arabia and Venezuela, Canada has the third largest reserves of crude oil in the world

Canada has abundant solar energy resources, with the largest resources being found in southern Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies.

Canada has some of the best onshore and offshore wind resources in the world and currently has over 150 wind farms.