Canada announces $50B clean energy plan with hydro, wind and cross-border exports

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a $50 billion investment program combining hydropower, onshore wind, and transmission infrastructure designed to meet domestic electricity demand while enabling power exports to Massachusetts and

First covered Aug 17, 2026 · 2:55 PM PT · 1 article

Canada announces $50B clean energy plan with hydro, wind and cross-border exports — Image via insideclimatenews.org

Coverage

4h Inside Climate News Canada Bets Big on Hydro and Wind Power — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country will build the largest clean energy investment in North America’s history—a package of hydropower, onshore…

More coverage from around the web

manilatimes.net Canada announces $50 billion plan to boost clean energy | The Manila Times

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nationalobserver.com Carney’s clean electricity plan aims to put $1 trillion on the grid and open opportunities | Canada's National Observer: Climate News

canada.ca Prime Minister Carney announces the largest clean energy investment in North American history - Canada.ca

theglobeandmail.com Quebec, N.L. reach new Churchill Falls agreement, with Ottawa’s help - The Globe and Mail

Discussion

Bluesky: @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 4h ago · 2 ♥ Largest clean energy investment ever in North America, you say? Here's my story about today's big announcement in Canada: insideclimatenews.org/news/1708202...

Appeared in: 2026-08-18 (#1)

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