It may be shocking to learn that the U.S. purchased $2.9 billion worth of electricity from Canada in 2023. That's because the U.S. power grid isn't always equipped to meet demand during certain months, which is when we look to Canada to help bridge the gap to keep the lights on. However, according to ABC News, it's not really the lights that the U.S. needs help with.
Instead, most of our energy purchases are made during the summer months, when the U.S. needs more juice to help power the air conditioners that are needed to keep much of the country comfortable during the summer months.
Fortunately, Canada is happy to help us out during the hottest months of the year because their northern location allows their climate to remain more temperate until the seasons turn cooler, which is when they turn around and purchase some U.S. electric from us.