Country/ |
Highlights |
Capacity, 1997 |
Net Generation, 1997 |
Main Fuels Used for Generation, 1997* |
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Total (GW) |
Hydro (%) |
Total (Billion KWh) |
Hydro (%) |
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Canada/ |
The United States is undergoing major changes in its electric power sector, particularly increased retail competition and direct access by consumers to service providers. |
893 |
18% |
4,080 |
17% |
Coal, nuclear, hydro, gas |
Mexico |
Mexico is facing potential electricity shortfalls as demand grows faster than supply, and is now considering major changes, including an increased role for the private sector. |
38 |
27% |
164 |
16% |
Oil, hydro, gas, coal |
Central and South America |
As in Mexico, many countries in this region are facing rapidly growing power demand, and are looking to shift from state to private control of their power sectors. Increased investment also is being sought to expand and modernize power generating and transmission facilities throughout the region. |
152 |
67% |
671 |
75% |
Hydro, gas, oil |
Total Americas |
1,083 |
25% |
4,915 |
28% |
Coal, hydro, nuclear, gas |
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