2030 Energy Strategy

6 OUR ENERGY USE: HOW DO WE COMPARE? THE NWT ENERGY SYSTEM: ENERGY AND GHG EMISSIONS Having a secure energy system in the NWT has meant relying on imported fossil fuels-an energy source that contributes to climate change, and causes air pollution. Fossil fuels are generally expensive and the prices are outside of our control. Electricity Mix Hydroelectricity 95% Diesel 5% Solar less than 1% Heating Need 7878 HDD Space Heating Mix Natural Gas 99% Other 1% More energy options Transmission lines means more reliability CALGARY Economies of scale Greenhouse Emissions per Capita 13 Tonnes Natural gas is inexpensive Heating Need 5025 HDD 00000 EDMONTON Natural gas distribution infrastructure Isolation means full back-ups Electricity Mix Coal 51% Natural Gas 39% Wind 5% Biomass 3% Hydroelectricity 2% 00

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