DRW Energy export application to U.S.

Summary#

• DRW Energy Trading Canada ULC applied to the Canada Energy Regulator to export up to 1 752 000 MWh of electricity each year for 10 years. The application was filed on 11 April 2025.
• The regulator’s Commission is asking for public views before it decides whether to issue a permit or move the application to a licensing process.

What it does#

• Seeks authorization to export up to 1 752 000 MWh of combined firm and interruptible energy per year for 10 years.
• The request is made under Division 2 of Part 7 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
• The Commission is asking for written comments from interested parties before making a decision.
• Written submissions must be filed online with the CER and emailed to the applicant by 26 May 2025.
• Any replies from the applicant to those submissions must be filed and emailed by 10 June 2025.
• The applicant will provide a copy of its application on request (email: jnbell@DRWHoldings.com) and the application is also on the CER website.

Who's affected#

• DRW Energy Trading Canada ULC (the applicant) and other electricity traders or exporters.
• Provincial electricity utilities and grid operators that manage supply and flows.
• Parties who have declared an interest in buying electricity for use in Canada — the Commission specifically asks whether those parties were informed and given an opportunity to buy.
• Members of the public or organizations who want to comment on cross‑border electricity exports.
• The source province of the electricity is not specified in the notice, so it’s unclear exactly which province(s) would be most directly affected.

Why it matters#

• This application covers a large amount of power over a long period. That scale can influence how much electricity stays in provincial markets versus being exported.
• The Commission is explicitly asking whether exports would affect other provinces and whether Canadian buyers had a fair chance to purchase the power. Those answers could shape the regulator’s decision.
• There is a short window to comment: submissions are due 26 May 2025, with applicant responses by 10 June 2025. If you have a stake in electricity supply, trade, rates, or grid operations, this is a chance to register concerns or support.