Clean Electricity Regulations (SOR/2024-263)

Beginning in 2035, the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) will set limits on carbon dioxide pollution from almost all electricity generation units that use fossil fuels. The CER is technology-neutral, covering fossil fuel-burning units with a capacity of 25 megawatts or greater connected to an electricity system subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.

Additional information

• Proposed Frame for the Clean Electricity Regulations (July 2, 2022)
• A clean electricity standard in support of a net-zero electricity sector: discussion paper (March 19, 2022)
• Opening the loop webinar
• Clean Electricity Regulations Public Update: What We Heard during consultations and directions being considered for the final regulations (February 16, 2024)

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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Beginning in 2035, the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) will set limits on carbon dioxide pollution from almost all electricity generation units that use fossil fuels. The CER is technology-neutral, covering fossil fuel-burning units with a capacity of 25 megawatts or greater connected to an electricity system subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.

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Beginning in 2035, the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) will set limits on carbon dioxide pollution from almost all electricity generation units that use fossil fuels. The CER is technology-neutral, covering fossil fuel-burning units with a capacity of 25 megawatts or greater connected to an electricity system subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards.