On an encore episode of the “Insights” podcast, Brett Plummer, the Chief Nuclear Officer at NB Power, talks about the potential of SMRs to address energy needs in the region and act as a catalyst for regional economic development.
For decades, the port in northern New Brunswick was best known for its lead smelter and coal-fired power plant. On this week’s “Insights” podcast, CEO Denis Caron talks about the future of greener development opportunities like hydrogen and small modular reactors.
On this week’s ‘Insights’ podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell speak with Bill Labbe, President & CEO of ARC Canada, about his company’s development of an advanced small modular reactor (aSMR) in New Brunswick and about the role of nuclear energy in meeting Canada’s commitment to net zero 2050.
This week on the Insights podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell continue their conversations about the transformation of the energy sector in Atlantic Canada as it looks to decarbonize our economy and continue to foster a strong regional economy.
Neil Jacobsen of the Atlantica Centre says the region needs agile regulations that match the pace at which renewable technologies are being developed in the race to meet the country’s climate goals.
Moltex said access to a deep-water, all-weather port such as Belledune will be essential for exporting components and modules if they are successful in selling small modular reactors worldwide.
Greg Robart says we need to increase the amount of clean generation we have on the system, electrify more end uses, and make sure the grid is upgraded to get us closer to achieving our goals.
Reduction of greenhouse gases is essential if we are to prevent an irreversible climate disaster and nuclear power is a big part of the solution, say Gordon Dalzell and John Crompton.
Colleen d’Entremont says the development of small modular reactors would also give New Brunswick an economic boost.
These renewable supplies are clean, affordable, efficient, quicker to build, less risky overall, and more rapidly developing than nuclear energy.
