Thank you for the…

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

I believe that the first step in managing energy is through conservation and I applaud the Province's attempt to put in place ways to encourage wiser use of energy.

On nuclear energy. I consider nuclear energy to be too dangerous and expensive to justify in a full cost analysis. A nuclear power plant is a potential target for a terrorist attack. It produces radioactive waste whose costs of containment are incalculably high - because it lasts thousands of years. It's also inadequately insured by the operator. So be forewarned. Should the Province approve the operation of a nuclear power plant within a proximity which puts my property, my health and/or my family at risk, then, if ever there is an accident, I will seek to be fully compensated by the Province (and also by those who allowed this known risk to exist) for all my losses. Please factor this insurance cost into your cost analysis matrix. I'm sure if there's no risk then this insurance will be cheap. But I also think we both know it won't be cheap - which validates my concern. Nuclear energy is risky business. Therefore the best solution for everyone is not to build more and not allow the present NPPs to continue to operate. Not sure how? Then go to Germany and learn how! They do it for a much larger population. If they can do it surely Ontario with all it's resources can! I say have faith in yourselves and do the right thing.

On other forms of energy generation. I would rather pay more for other forms of power generation or takes measures to remove myself from the power grid - than live with the risks associated with nuclear power generation and everlasting waste containment.

Again thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Your truly,

Tom Omstead.

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