More interprovincial electricity trade will lower energy prices, experts say

As the United States becomes less of a market for Canadian electricity, questions remain over whether an increase in interprovincial trade is a 'priority' for provinces, says one expert.
There are many barriers to a greater interprovincial electricity trade, including infrastructure and regulation, but the top barrier is politics, says an energy policy analyst for the Canada West Foundation.
More energy trading between provinces could lower prices for consumers, say energy analysts, but for provinces it isn't a priority as they seek energy self-sufficiency. “By having increased interprovincial electricity trade, costs [of zero-emission energy] will be brought down,” said Nick Mart...

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