Description

The Remote Communities Energy Database (RCED) is a tool that aims to collect and show pertinent information about the generation and use of electricity and other energy sources for all remote communities of Canada. This data is collected from a variety sources, including Statistics Canada, Provincial and Territorial Governments, utilities, public reports and communities. The term “remote community” refers to any community not currently connected to the North American electrical grid nor to the piped natural gas network; and which is a permanent or long-term (five years or more) settlement with at least 10 dwellings. Disclaimer: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies and/or omissions in the Remote Communities Energy Database (RCED). The content of the RCED is a compilation of data obtained from many sources and the data is subject to change without notice. Neither does NRCan warrant or guarantee that the information is accurate, complete or current at all times. In no event will NRCan or the Government of Canada and its employees be liable or responsible for any damages resulting from any such errors, inaccuracies or omissions nor will they be liable or responsible for any lost profits, loss of revenue or earnings, claims by third parties or for any economic, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damage including but not limited to any demands or causes of action in contract, tort or otherwise including any liability for negligence.

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Name	Format	Description	Link
Remote Communities Energy Database	HTML		http://atlas.gc.ca/rced-bdece/en/index.html
Base de données sur l’énergie dans les collectivités éloignées	HTML		http://atlas.gc.ca/rced-bdece/fr/index.html
Remote communities by main power source (2025)	Ersi REST		https://maps-cartes.services.geo.ca/server_serveur/rest/services/NRCan/remote_communities_2025_en/MapServer/
Remote communities by main power source (2025)	Ersi REST		https://maps-cartes.services.geo.ca/server_serveur/rest/services/NRCan/remote_communities_2025_fr/MapServer/

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