Alberta, Saskatchewan and N.W.T. Agree to Explore Nuclear Power, Grid Connections
The agreement adds work on large reactors, small modular reactors and microreactors while officials weigh grid links, fuel supply and waste management.
- On Monday, the Northwest Territories, Alberta, and Saskatchewan signed an MOU to collaborate on nuclear energy technologies and strengthen regional electricity grid reliability and affordability.
- The NWT currently lacks connection to a power grid, often relying on Diesel, while the Alberta government noted that electricity demand is rising across Western Canada and the North.
- Collaboration covers large, Small-scale, and microreactors while exploring "enhanced regional transmission infrastructure"; Major Projects Minister Caroline Wawzonek noted connecting the territory to southern grids costs roughly $2 million per kilometre.
- NWT Premier R.J. Simpson stated the collaboration helps the territory benefit from new generation opportunities, while the federal government announced $40 million in April to examine microreactors for isolated northern operations.
- Alberta expects to release a nuclear energy roadmap early next year; meanwhile, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation previously investigated Small-scale nuclear reactors alongside wind and solar options.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson sign a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on nuclear generation technologies and explore new or expanded electricity connections between the three jurisdictions. Photo / Government of Alberta.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories have signed an agre…
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