Energy, emissions and economic implications of distributed generation, smart grids, super energy efficient houses and electric cars in Canada

为了降低能源成本，减少对化石燃料的依赖，减少温室气体和其他有害气体的排放，各国政府、电力供应商和家庭越来越多地寻求和支持可再生能源、基于热电联产的分布式发电和供热方案，以及智能电网解决方案，以最大限度地发挥分布式发电的效益。与这些发展相平行的是，人们对拥有智能家电和电动/混合动力汽车的超级节能住宅的兴趣日益浓厚。在接下来的二十年里，根据所采取的政策和战略，这些新技术的扩散有可能改变加拿大的能源供需格局。

In an effort to reduce energy costs, reliance on fossil fuels and emissions of greenhouse and other harmful gasses, governments, electricity suppliers and home-owners are increasingly pursuing and supporting renewable energy, and cogeneration based distributed electricity and heat generation options, as well as smart-grid solutions to maximize the benefits of distributed generation. Parallel with these developments is the increasing interest in super energy efficient houses with smart appliances and electric/hybrid cars. In the next two decades, depending on the policies and strategies adopted, the proliferation of these new technologies has the potential to transform the energy supply and demand landscape in Canada.