Energy Alberta is creating a space where local knowledge and lived experience can directly inform Project planning.
That means local voices, regional expertise and community priorities will help shape how potential effects - and opportunities - are understood.
The goal is simple: ensure communities are part of the conversation from the beginning and look beyond the Project site to build a clear picture of how the facility could affect the way people live, work and experience life in the region.
Energy Alberta will conduct socio-economic studies to examine a range of connected topics, including:
The process will be practical, transparent and community-informed. Our engagement efforts will help guide what topics are studied, how information is gathered, how potential effects are managed and how local opportunities can be strengthened. Mitigation and management planning will focus on practical, achievable actions that support positive long-term outcomes, including:
The socio-economic assessment approach will be collaborative and iterative, informed by ongoing local and Indigenous engagement. It will apply a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) lens to better understand how different groups within the broader population may experience effects differently, based on factors such as age, gender, culture and geography.
Early work will focus on:
More detailed studies are anticipated to examine:
Energy Alberta has established a collaborative Socio-Economic Working Group as a multi-agency forum to participate in the socio-economic assessment for aspects of the federal Impact Assessment process.
The working group brings together local governments, service organizations, Indigenous organizations and Energy Alberta, to support coordination and dialogue across communities and service systems that may be affected by the presence of the project in the area.
In parallel, Energy Alberta continues direct and bilateral engagement with Indigenous Nations and Communities to understand Indigenous Peoples’ issues and interests and explore and collaborate on Indigenous led or co-developed studies on Traditional Land and Resource Use, rights and community well-being.
Energy Alberta recognizes the importance of engaging early and often to understand the unique interests of communities. Together, we can create a made-in-Alberta solution to secure long-term energy stability, while keeping the safety of people and the environment top of mind.
Learn MoreEnergy Alberta is committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous Nations and Communities. Our approach focuses on building strong relationships through ongoing dialogue, listening and collaboration. Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and priorities will help inform Project planning and decision-making throughout every stage of development.
Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous Engagement
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September 30 is a day to remember, reflect and listen. On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the lasting impacts of the residential school system and encourage our team and community to make space for Indigenous voices, stories and experiences. It is also an opportunity to consider what reconciliation means in the places where we live and work - not only today, but throughout the year.
On September 27, people around the world will mark World Rivers Day - an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary value of rivers and the importance of protecting them for the future. For Energy Alberta, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate a river that is central to the region where we are planning the Peace River Nuclear Power Project.
When people think about nuclear energy, one of the first questions they often ask is: How much does it cost? It's an important question - but it's also one that deserves a broader conversation. Like any major infrastructure project, the value of nuclear energy isn't measured by upfront capital costs alone. It's measured over decades of reliable electricity generation, long-term economic benefits and the lasting impact it can have on communities, workers and businesses.
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