SMRs

• NB Power will be mandated to buy power from SMRs, even if not the lowest-cost option

  The 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.

  Environment

  Nov 1, 2023
  
• NB Power explores partnership with Ontario Power Generation on Point Lepreau

  Premier Blaine Higgs said there are ongoing talks between the utilities that range from advice on maintenance to OPG taking over operations at Point Lepreau.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2023
  
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• N.B. looking to small modular reactors to help fulfill clean power needs but there are concerns

  Reliability 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.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2022
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• Saskatchewan releases plan to advance small modular nuclear reactors

  The governments of Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Alberta have agreed to a joint strategic plan outlining a path towards the use of small modular reactors (SMRs).

  Politics

  Mar 28, 2022