Nuclear Generation in Durham
Durham Region is developing a Nuclear Strategy. Residents from across Durham can visit Your Voice Durham to share their thoughts, complete an online survey, and subscribe for project updates.
Durham Region is the Clean Energy Capital of Canada because of its clean energy innovation, environment and engineering sectors.
The region produces over 30 per cent of Ontario’s power needs with two nuclear generating stations. Nuclear power is important in the response to climate change because it produces large amounts of low-cost power safely, reliably, and virtually without carbon emissions.
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station |
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Located in the Municipality of Clarington, the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station generates over 20 per cent of Ontario’s electricity. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is in the process of refurbishing these reactors to extend their lifespan. |
New Nuclear Development at Darlington |
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OPG is proposing to build a new small modular reactor (SMR) next to the existing Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to supply additional clean electricity to Ontario's grid. |
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station |
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The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station generates about 14 per cent of Ontario’s electricity. After operating for over fifty years, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will be shutting down the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in 2024-2025, pending approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Beginning in 2028, OPG plans to place the Station in a safe storage state (removal of used fuel and water) for several years. Later, the Station will be dismantled and the site will be repurposed. This process is called decommissioning. The City of Pickering, Durham Region and OPG are studying community impacts and economic opportunities related to the decommissioning process. The Region will work with the Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability to stimulate research, technology development, and innovation related to the decommissioning process, while also attracting industry and talent. Learn more about the future of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
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Learn about Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Port Granby Project |
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The Port Granby Project is a federal government project for the safe, long-term management of approximately 450,000 cubic metres of historic low-level radioactive waste in the Municipality of Clarington. Learn more about the Port Granby Project. |
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