Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
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NB Power will be mandated to buy power from SMRs, even if not the lowest-cost optionThe utility is required to purchase power at the lowest cost, but a new bill would force NB Power to buy at least some power from SMRs.EnvironmentNov 1, 2023
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Small modular reactors won’t fill New Brunswick’s power needs by 2030: ARC CEONew Brunswick has been looking to SMRs to replace power generated from fossil fuels, but critics have raised concerns over the viability and timelines of the technology.EnvironmentFeb 14, 2023
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Alberta’s outgoing premier to lead South Korea trade delegationWith six weeks until his replacement will be named as UCP leader, Premier Jason Kenney is leading a trade delegation to South Korea.EconomyAug 26, 2022
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N.B. looking to small modular reactors to help fulfill clean power needs but there are concernsReliability issues at Atlantic Canada's only nuclear plant have some worried about New Brunswick's bet on small modular reactors in the move toward low-emission energy solutions.EnvironmentAug 4, 2022
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TC Energy interested in helping bring nuclear power to oilsandsTC Energy's CEO told analysts on Friday he believes the oilsands are "an excellent use case" for small modular nuclear reactors.CanadaApr 29, 2022
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New Brunswick clean energy targets coming ‘before the snow hits’: ministerNB Power was mandated to produce 40 per cent of its electricity from renewables by the end of 2020. It's exceeded that goal, but no further target is in place.EnvironmentJul 20, 2021
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Four provinces to sign memorandum of understanding to explore small nuclear reactorsAll four provinces oppose the federally mandated carbon tax.CanadaApr 14, 2021
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New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs issues call to action with state of province speech"There is an obvious gap between where we are now and where we want to be," Higgs said in a prepared text. "We need to stop saying 'I can't' and instead say 'I will."'EconomyJan 30, 2020
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