Canada Energy Regulator - Energy reports2026-10-07T08:14:00-06:00http://rec-cer.gc.ca/glbl/mg/wmms.gifhttp://www.neb-one.gc.ca/Canada Energy RegulatorMarket Snapshot: Battery storage technology is evolving as batteries play a larger role in electricity systems2026-10-07T08:14:00-06:00urn:uuid:8ddc64dd-579f-4f5f-af51-77cf8eebf09bBattery energy storage systems, or BESS, store electricity when it is available and discharge it when it is needed. This can help electricity systems manage peak demand, provide fast grid-response services, and integrate more variable renewable generation from wind and solar. With evolving battery technologies, declining costs, and changing electricity systems, BESS deployment has grown rapidly and is expected to continue growing in the years ahead.Canada Energy RegulatorMarket Snapshot: Montney Well Performance Continues to Improve: An Update on Production Trends in Canada’s Dominant Natural Gas Formation2026-09-23T07:31:00-06:00urn:uuid:c2440daa-7ea4-417d-a00e-69aaa6e27857Natural gas production in Canada continues to grow and is projected to increase further. Much of this growth is concentrated in the Montney Formation, reflecting geological characteristics, increased drilling activity, and improved well performance.Canada Energy RegulatorMarket Snapshot: Historical trends and scenario projections for energy use in Canada2026-09-09T08:59:00-06:00urn:uuid:7816e5c7-5028-49b8-ad3c-69bc2d9bfe47Over the past 20 years, Canada’s economic growth, energy use, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have followed different paths—driven by improvements in energy efficiency and a cleaner energy mix. While energy demand remains closely tied to economic activity, and energy-related emissions still account for more than 80% of Canada’s total GHG emissions, the future path depends both on market forces and policy choices. Canada’s Energy Futures 2026 explores scenarios that illustrate how these pathways could unfold over the coming decades.