I have worked in the nuclear…

I have worked in the nuclear industry in Ontario for 40 years. I have been witness to the changes in the power supply portfolio over the years:

*The increase in Nuclear through the 60's, 70s, and 80's (from 200MWh [Douglas Point NGS] to over 12,000 [including Pickering A & B, Bruce A& B and Darlington])

*The loss of industry in our province, which has reduced the base load by over 5000MWh or higher *The phasing out of fossil generation

*The addition of gas-fired plants

*The increase in wind and solar generation.

Next to hydraulic generation (water power), nuclear is the least expensive source of generation, with gas and wind coming next and finally solar as the most expensive.

In my opinion, Ontario would be best served to support the full refurbishment of all Bruce Powers' nuclear fleet to minimize cost to the ratepayers of our province.

To close, we wouldn't be in such a "pickle" had the various governments since 1985 supported new construction of Darlington "B", Bruce "C" and the North Shore project. We could have retained industry in our province with cheaper rates for them as well as reducing our reliance on fossil-fired plants much earlier on the timeline.

Regards.

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