Executive Summary
Electricity demand is soaring worldwide, ushering in what the International Energy Agency calls the Age of Electricity. But this transition isn’t happening in isolation—it’s unfolding amid shifting geopolitics, rapid technological change, and new patterns of energy use.
As homes electrify and connect through smart technologies, they’re becoming an important new part of the power system. Around the world—and increasingly in Canada—these “energy smart homes” are helping utilities balance the grid, lower costs, and enhance reliability.
This paper explores how Canada can seize this growing opportunity behind the meter—and what it means for building a cleaner, more resilient electricity system.
