Learn more about energy efficiency in Canada in Section 4 of the Energy Fact Book including:
Key facts
- Canada's primary energy use in 2021 was 12,419 petajoules (PJ).
- Canada's secondary energy use in 2021 was 8,855 PJ. Total secondary energy use increased 10% from 2000 to 2021.
- 78% of residential energy consumption, and 62% of commercial and institutional energy consumption is used for space and water heating.
- Residential energy use increased 1% since 2000 but would have increased by 36% without energy efficiency improvements.
- Per capita energy consumption was 12% lower in 2021 than in 2000.
- Canada used 25% less energy per dollar of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 than in 2000.