
According to a 2017 (NRCAN) document, renewable energy refers to energy sources that are replenished naturally and at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which they are utilized. A variety of techniques and equipment in the environmental and clean technologies (ECT) sector have been developed and used to harness renewable resources for energy production.

The ELT1 resulted in a total of 739 MW of utility-scale storage being procured, with in-service dates in 2026. [4] The weighted average price for successful proponents was approximately CAD836/MW. The ELT1 also included a non-storage category for natural gas-fired power stations.