Ontario should join the…

Ontario should join the global movement toward 100% renewable energy.

Despite a commitment to putting Conservation First, Ontario continues to underpay for conservation and overpay for nuclear projects. Honour the  commitment to putting Conservation First.

There is excellent potential for increased mutually-beneficial electricity trade between

Ontario and Quebec at a price that will raise Hydro Quebec’s export revenues and lower Ontario’s electricity costs.

Close Pickering Nuclear Station, it is the 4th oldest nuclear station in North America — and the seventh oldest in the world — and is located closer to a major urban centre than any other nuclear generating station in North America. Retiring the high-cost Pickering Nuclear Station will reduce Ontario’s electricity costs by $900 million per year. Decommissioning and deconstruction of the plant when its licence expires will create 16,000 jobs and save up to $1.2 billion.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking permission from the Ontario Energy Board to increase

the price of its nuclear electricity from 5.9 to 16.8 cents per kWh. According to OPG, the price increase is necessary

to pay for the continued operation of the Pickering Nuclear Station and the re-building of the Darlington Nuclear

Station. Ontario Energy Board Docket No. EB-2016-0152, Exhibit L, Tab 11.6, Schedule 7 ED-024.

Plan to take nuclear off ramps from rebuilding Darlington and Bruce as soon as possible to save money and reduce risk.

[Original Comment ID: 206729]