Ontario’s 2013 energy plan…

Ontario’s 2013 energy plan committed to close the Pickering nuclear station between 2017 and 2020, but earlier this year the government announced they would renege on this promise and keep operating Pickering until 2024.

Almost all of Pickering’s output is surplus and exported to Michigan at a loss.  This is driving up energy costs.

Pickering’s continued operation also puts the public at risk. Ontario has not updated its nuclear emergency plans since the Fukushima disaster.

I want the government to keep its promise to close Pickering before 2020.

Shutting Pickering down should be a first step in Ontario’s long-term transition to renewable energy.

Sincerely,

Jeanne

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