Monthly Electric Power Generation by Type and Province

Monthly data on electricity generation by producer class and energy source, including hydroelectric, combustible fuels, and wind. Statistics Canada provides this dataset with national and provincial-level breakdowns, though not all combinations are available. The dataset was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in hydroelectric generation versus wind power over time at the provincial level.
• Compare electricity production volumes from electric utilities versus industrial producers.
• Model seasonal patterns in combustible fuel-based electricity generation across provinces.
• Assess the share of different generation types (e.g., hydro, wind, combustible fuels) in the national energy mix.

Strengths

• Data is provided at both national and provincial levels for spatial analysis.
• Covers multiple generation types including hydro, combustible fuels, and wind.
• Updated monthly, with a last update recorded in March 2026.

Limitations

• The exact number of records, rows, and specific columns are unknown.
• Not all combinations of producer class and generation type are available across all geographies.
• Sample data is unavailable for preliminary inspection of data structure.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Freshness

Monthly updates.

Geography

Canada, national and provincial levels.