Bruce Power will not build a new nuclear power plant in Alberta.
The Tiverton-based nuclear company acquired Energy Alberta in late 2007, and has been considering the option since then.
But President and CEO Duncan Hawthorne says they’ve made a business decision to continue focusing on the Bruce site.
Spokesperson John Peevers was reached in Alberta by Bayshore Broadcasting News, and he says they want to focus on maintaining safe, reliable operations.
He adds they will continue to work with investors and the Ontario Power Authority to secure 63 hundred megawatts after the restart of Units 1 and 2 in 2012, which will make them the biggest nuclear generating station in the world.
Peevers says there is still a strong possibility for nuclear power in Peace Country, as they’ve seen strong support over the last several years from the community there.
And while he can’t say whether Bruce Power’s stance may change in the future, he says it’s a great site for that type of development.
Peevers says it was only fair though to let the community know Bruce Power’s plans, so that if they want to explore the option further, they can do so on their own.
