This report shows that, unlike most other countries, Canada is blessed with substantial energy resources in the form of hydro, nuclear, biomass, natural gas, and oil. With these resources, Canada has the potential to hit above its weight in reducing global emissions through environmentally responsible development and export of these resources. Achieving this will require […]

This report shows that Ontario faces an electricity supply shortage and reliability risks in the next four to eight years and will not meet net zero objectives without building new low-emission, nuclear generation starting as soon as possible. Since 2013, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has been forecasting a significant gap in the province’s […]

This report examines the effectiveness of the IESO’s planned competitive market mechanisms for meeting Ontario’s electricity system needs and reviews more suitable alternative procurement approaches. The four-part examination considers: The theory and effectiveness of electricity markets for achieving efficiencies, managing and sharing risks, and accommodating other public policy objectives; A historical look at how the […]

“Much work needs to be done for Ontario to drive a conversion of parts of the transportation and industrial sectors from burning carbon-emitting fuels to running on clean hydrogen. This NII Report is the first of many that will examine the opportunities for opening a hydrogen economy, from the need to grow our pool of […]

“According to a report by the Green Ribbon Panel (2020), a group of Canadian nuclear and cleantech professionals chaired by Bruce Power, 23,000 hydrogen sector jobs could be created in Ontario based on a scenario of high hydrogen adoption (for example assumes 80 per cent of heavy-duty trucks use hydrogen fuel cells). The report also […]

This report details the findings of two surveys commissioned by Women in Nuclear Canada (WiN Canada) to better understand the gender balance and dynamics of the nuclear industry in Canada, and to inform the steps WiN Canada can take to support its members. The surveys found that women in the nuclear industry have strong professional […]

This report provides further analysis to support the Green Ribbon Panel’s findings and recommendations. The report shows how an integrated solution of nuclear, biomass, storage, hydrogen and distribution infrastructure could provide economic benefits to Ontario through creating jobs and enabling domestic strategic industries such as a hydrogen economy, zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, and a transformation of […]

This report provides the analysis to support the Green Ribbon Panel’s findings and recommendations. The report reviews the need for GHG reductions and how Ontario’s unique low cost advantages can address this need. The report finds that Transportation, Industry and Buildings heating are the largest sources of GHG emissions, and that addressing Transportation and Industry […]

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