Réseaux intelligents

The document identifies smart grids as a 'safe bet' for Canada's energy transition, noting that while technologies like smart meters and virtual power plants are proven, their widespread adoption is hindered by regulatory barriers and consumer hesitation. It highlights existing provincial initiatives in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia as models for scaling digital grid infrastructure to manage increasing electricity demand and integrate variable renewable energy.

• Smart grid technologies are classified as a "safe bet" because they rely on proven technologies—such as smart meters, dynamic pricing, and load balancing systems—that are already widely used in some regions and ready for large-scale adoption.
• Smart grids are essential for managing Canada's increasing electricity demand and integrating variable, decentralized energy sources like wind and solar. They improve reliability and reduce costs by using tools like battery storage on the supply side and virtual power plants or smart appliances on the demand side to shift usage from peak to off-peak periods.
• Several Canadian provinces have implemented smart grid tools: BC Hydro uses smart substations in British Columbia; Hydro-Québec provides smart thermostats and dynamic pricing in Quebec; and the IESO's Peak Perks program in Ontario has over 125,000 participants, achieving a maximum demand reduction of 157 megawatts. Additionally, a pilot project in Yukon called Peak Smart engaged 400 consumers to shift the use of electric baseboards and water heaters.
• Widespread adoption in Canada is currently limited by regulatory obstacles, including a lack of implementation standards for interoperability and outdated utility incentive structures and tariff systems that do not reward rapid innovation.

APA

Turner, C. (2024). Réseaux intelligents. Canadian Climate Institute. https://institutclimatique.ca/valeurs-sures-paris-risques/reseaux-intelligents/

Chicago

Turner, Chris. Réseaux intelligents. Canadian Climate Institute, 2024. https://institutclimatique.ca/valeurs-sures-paris-risques/reseaux-intelligents/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{turner2024rseaux, author = {Turner, Chris}, title = {{Réseaux intelligents}}, institution = {Canadian Climate Institute}, year = {2024}, month = dec, url = {https://institutclimatique.ca/valeurs-sures-paris-risques/reseaux-intelligents/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }