Nuclear Power Dr. Neil Alexander President Organization of CANDU Industries Nuclear Power “Needed for Manufacturing; Opportunities for Manufacturers” Dr. Neil Alexander President Organization of CANDU Industries
Bullfrog Power® poll: 76 per cent of Ontarians unclear on electricity generation sources in the province According to the poll, only 24 per cent of Ontarians correctly identify nuclear power as the primary source of electricity in the province and more than half—53 per cent—identify other sources, while 23 per cent say they don’t know.
Media attention (Neil’s guess) Wind and Solar Nuclear Natural Gas
Electrical Power in Ontario Installed Capacity Production
Tamed the Rivers and Seas Tapped the Earth for Thermal Power Stolen Energy from the Sun Captured the Wind “Conceded the futility of trying to run a modern nation on a dream”
Where the jobs are
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Daewoo Very Large Crude Oil Carrier 300,000DWT
Conclusions Appropriate attention must be given to maintenance of the nuclear fleet (including new build) Darlington’s second station will immediately create considerable sustainable jobs in the Durham region Darlington’s second station can be used to demonstrate Canadian Technology and develop a growing opportunity for the Durham region