Nitor Energy seeks permit to export electricity

Summary#

• Nitor Energy Inc. has applied to the Canada Energy Regulator for permission to export electricity from Canada to the United States.
• The company asked (in an application dated October 31, 2025) to export up to 3,000,000 MWh per year (combined firm and interruptible) for 10 years, and the regulator is asking the public for views before deciding.

What it does#

• Asks the public for input on an export application made under Division 2 of Part 7 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
• Requests written submissions about the application by December 30, 2025.
• Asks specifically for views on:
  • the effect of the proposed export on provinces other than the one supplying the electricity, and
  • whether the applicant has told domestic buyers about the available quantities and given them a fair chance to buy the power on comparable terms.
• Allows the applicant to file answers to submissions by January 20, 2026.
• Tells people where to get the application (on the CER website or by emailing access@nitorenergy.com) and how to file comments (the CER’s online e-filing tool or by email to secretary@cer-rec.gc.ca).

Who's affected#

• Nitor Energy Inc. (the applicant) and its potential U.S. buyers.
• Provincial electricity suppliers, grid operators, and utilities in provinces that might supply the exported power.
• Businesses and consumers in those provinces who could be affected by changes in supply or prices.
• Other stakeholders in cross‑border electricity trade and market regulators.
• If it’s unclear which province(s) would supply the power, the notice asks for input on that uncertainty.

Why it matters#

• Large exports can affect local electricity supply, market prices, and system reliability in the province that would supply the power.
• The regulator is asking whether domestic buyers were given a fair chance to buy the same electricity — this is meant to protect Canadian consumers and markets.
• Public submissions can influence whether the CER approves a permit, requires a full licensing process, or imposes conditions on the export.