Resources
Follow these links to lean about Energy in Canada.
- Energy Information – General
- Edukits
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy Technology Research
- Provincial Utilities & Governments
- Industry Associations
- Especially for Teachers & Educators
Energy Information – General
The following websites offer a vast array of information related to energy sources, production and distribution in Canada.
Canadian Centre for Energy Information
A wide variety of resources related to energy in Canada including statistical data, province by province energy portraits, energy resource maps and explanations of the various sources of energy available.
www.centreforenergy.ca
Pollution Probe Energy Primer
117-page book available in PDF presenting a comprehensive overview of the "ABCs of energy in Canada". Full book or Executive Summary available.
http://www.pollutionprobe.org/energy/energyliteracy/energy_primer.asp
Natural Resources Canada Energy Sector
Information for Canadians on our energy industry from coal mining in Alberta to geothermal installations in Toronto.
www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy
SEEDS Foundation Energy Literacy Series
Information on energy in Canada sorted by energy source.
http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/els/Lobby
Edukits
Energy for Tomorrow
(Grades 4-6)
Discover how energy is produced in today’s world. Includes hands-on activities on the basics of electromagnetism, experiments using renewable electrical energy sources, instructions on how to read and draw a basic wiring diagram, and experiments using series and parallel circuits.
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/schoolzone/edukit-energy-for-tomorrow.cfm
Alternative Energy and Green Vehicle Technologies
(Grade 9 and up)
Explore the basics of electrical circuitry by examining automotive technology. Includes hands-on demonstrations about electric motors and combustion engines. Visualize how energy is recovered in hybrid-electric vehicles. Make biofuel, and measure exhaust gas emissions. Discover electrochemistry as you assemble a fuel-cell vehicle. (Created in collaboration with Transport Canada's ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles program)
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/schoolzone/edukit-alternative-energy-and-green-vehicle-technologies.cfm
Educational Activity Kit - Energy
Extend the Museum experience online! Parents, teachers, community groups download a free activity kit and discover energy in our lives.
http://agriculture.technomuses.ca/english/schoolprograms/agpdf/EAK_Energy/Educational_Activity_Kit_Energy.pdf
Energy Efficiency
From choosing a car to renovating your home to improve energy efficiency, these websites offer Canadians a wealth of information, advice and resources.
Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Efficiency
From choosing a car to renovating your home to improve energy efficiency, the OEE website offers Canadians a wealth of information, advice and resources.
www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca
CAA EcoChoice Calculator for Automobiles
An interactive on-line tool to help Canadians select their next vehicle based on fuel efficiency and emissions.
http://caa.ca/ecochoice-files/inc/scripts/ecochoice-calculator-en.html
ecoACTION Canada's Action on Climate Change
An overview of the Government of Canada's efforts to improve how Canadians use energy resources. The site offers a number of tools and resources including a home heating cost calculator and a fuel consumption calculator.
www.ecoaction.gc.ca
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Tips and recommendations for home improvements Canadians can make to improve the value and energy efficiency of their homes.
www.cmhc.gc.ca
Transport Canada
Information related to a variety of Federal Government initiatives to promote sustainable transportation.
www.tc.gc.ca
Energy Technology Research
Across Canada, research is underway to develop the potential of renewable energy sources, improve existing production methods for existing energy sources and develop new, more energy efficiency energy systems in turn improving our energy efficiency and reducing our environmental impact.
Natural Resources Canada - CanmetENERGY
Learn about CanmetENERGY's work and accomplishments in clean energy research and technology development.
www.canmetenergy-canmetenergie.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/eng/
National Research Council of Canada
Discover the interesting work of Canadian scientists into alternative fuels, renewable energy sources, and technologies to improve energy efficiency.
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/sectors/index.html
Provincial Utilities & Governments
The following are links to provincial governments and power utilities.These sites offer a variety of information on the use of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and energy resource management across Canada.
Nova Scotia
Department of Energy
www.gov.ns.ca/energy
Nova Scotia Power
www.nspower.ca
New Brunswisk
Department of Energy
http://www.gnb.ca
NB Power New Brunswick Power
www.nbpower.com
Prince Edward Island
Government of PEI - PEI Energy Corporation
http://www.gov.pe.ca/eef/index.php3?number=77985&lang=E
Government of PEI Office of Energy Efficiency
http://www.gov.pe.ca/oee
Maritime Electric- Prince Edward Island
www.maritimeelectric.com
Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Natural Resources
http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
www.nlh.nl.ca
Quebec
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la faune
www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca
Hydro-Quebec
www.hydroquebec.com
Ontario
Ministry of Energy andfrastructure
www.mei.gov.on.ca
Ontario Power Generation
www.ontariopowergeneration.com
Manitoba
Manitobanovation, Energy and Mines
www.manitoba.ca/iem
Manitoba Hydro
www.hydro.mb.ca
Saskatchewan
Ministry of Energy and Resources
http://www.er.gov.sk.ca
SaskPower
www.saskpower.com
Alberta
Department of Energy
www.energy.alberta.ca
British Columbia
Ministry of Energy and Mines
http://www.gov.bc.ca/ener
BC Hydro
www.bchydro.com
Yukon
Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
http://www.emr.gov.yk.ca
Yukon Energy
www.yukonenergy.com
North West Territories
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
www.enr.gov.nt.ca
North West Territories Power Corporation
www.ntpc.com
Nunavut
Energy Secretariat
http://www.gov.nu.ca
Nunavut Power
www.nunavutpower.com
Industry Associations
These organizations have comprehensive web resources providing educational material, studies and reports, and information on careers in the Energy sector.
Canadian Nuclear Association
Information, videos and educational resources related to Canada's nuclear industry and the history of nuclear energy in Canada.
www.cna.ca
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association information on emissions and efficiency efforts.
Information on automotive emission reduction efforts and fuel efficiency.
http://www.cvma.ca/eng/issues/vehicleemissions.asp
CanGEA - Canadian Geothermal Energy Association
Information on geothermal energy in Canada.
www.cangea.ca
CanWEA - Canadian Wind Energy Association
Information on wind energy in Canada including explanations of how it works, energy potential and the wind energy industry.
www.canwea.ca
CAPP - Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
A wide variety of information resources including videos explaining the Canada's petroleum history , oil sands operations and efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the petroleum industry.
www.CAPP.ca
Especially for Teachers and Educators
Canadian on-line resources, and information about other educational material on energy that is available to your community.
Canada Science and Technology Museum School Zone
Classroom resources, teacher development opportunities, lesson plans, virtual programs, and student-friendly information on energy.
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/schoolzone/index.cfm
Canadian Centre for Energy Information Energy Education
Classroom resources and student-friendly information on all energy types.
http://www.centreforenergy.ca/Education/
SEEDS Foundation Energy Literacy Series Learning Tools
Click on the apple icon to access lesson plans and tools, or to order a free teacher CD.
http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/els/Lobby
Canadian Atlas Online
Click "Explore By Themes" to access student-friendly information, lesson plans, and games related to energy systems.
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Educational Resources
Student-friendly information and games related to nuclear science.
http://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/educational-resources/index.cfm
Energy in Action
A program on oil and natural gas resources and the importance of environmental stewardship, run by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and delivered to grade 4 and 5 classes in western Canada.
http://www.capp.ca/EIA/Pages/default.aspx#DM6ssAZ5H52T
Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada - KIDS CLUB
Learn about energy conservation withspector Joules or discover energy activities in the Energy and Environment activity book. A variety of classroom activities related to energy are available for teachers.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/calendarclub/index.cfm
EcoKids
Play a game, take an eco-challenge, test your environmental know-how, or research a project for school using the homework helper all in one site offered by Earth Day Canada.
www.ecokids.ca
The Nuclear Science Technology High School Curriculum Website
A site of the Canadian Nuclear Association; providing classroom resources and student-friendly information on nuclear energy.
http://www.cna.ca/curriculum/default.asp
