Understand the invisible energy powering your life
Electrical pressure—the "push" that moves electrons, like water pressure in a pipe.
The flow rate of electrons—how much electricity moves through a circuit.
The rate of energy use. Combines voltage and current to show consumption speed.
Energy over time—what your bill measures. 1000W for 1 hour = 1 kWh.
Human power output vs electrical equivalents
3 mph pace
6 mph jog
12 mph casual
Basal metabolism
Equal to 7 LED bulbs (10W each)
Select an appliance
103 hours of walking
Rates from EnergyHub.org, Hydro-Québec 2024 comparison
80% of Canada's electricity comes from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources
Canada's electricity mix varies dramatically by province based on geography and natural resources.
Source: Canada Energy Regulator, 2024
Canada is big, but let's compare the world's three largest electricity markets. Note the massive scale of China's recent growth.
Nuclear provides stable baseload power without carbon emissions. These regions operate the largest fleets in the world.
~97 GW Capacity (Largest Fleet)
~61 GW (70% of country's power)
~54 GW (Building fastest globally)
~13.6 GW (Mostly Ontario)
Total human electricity consumption
Data: Ember Global Electricity Review 2024
The grid must match electricity supply to demand instantly.
Data: Statistics Canada, CER, IESO, Ember Climate (2024)