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We are deeply committed to forging long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Energy Alberta, we understand that meaningful relationships are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to progress.

Nuclear energy is one of Canada’s safest and cleanest energy sources and is recognized globally as a critical tool in reducing greenhouse gases and fighting climate change. The use of nuclear power in clean energy production is tightly regulated to ensure the highest standards of safety.

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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When it comes to nuclear energy, questions are an important part of the conversation. As planning for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project continues, Energy Alberta is committed to providing clear, transparent information about the Project and the role nuclear energy could play in Alberta's future.

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Not long ago, communities built electricity systems to support economic growth. Today, that relationship is changing. Increasingly, the availability of reliable electricity is determining where businesses invest, where industries grow and where communities thrive. As Alberta's electricity demand continues to rise, having enough dependable power will be critical to supporting the province's long-term prosperity.

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When President Wendy Goulet, Cadotte Lake Métis Nation, travelled to Ottawa for the recent Canadian Nuclear Association Conference, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. “I went there with an open mind and came away with a much bigger understanding of what the nuclear industry actually looks like,” she reflected afterward.

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“This is not about what each province is building. We must look at this as a nation.” That message from Energy Alberta’s Head of Power System Integration, Mike Law, set the tone for discussions on the future of Nuclear Energy during the opening panel of the 45th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) Conference in Calgary.

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Alberta is ready to lead in a new energy era - but only action will get us there. Nuclear power is no longer a distant idea for Western Canada. It is a real, viable solution gaining momentum at exactly the moment our economy, population and power demand are accelerating. The question is no longer whether nuclear belongs in Alberta’s future. It’s whether we will move fast enough to capture the opportunity in front of us.

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This spring and summer, Energy Alberta is carrying out a series of environmental field studies to support planning for the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project. These studies are an important step in understanding the local environment and gathering the information needed to plan responsibly.

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This winter and spring, Energy Alberta carried out environmental field studies to support planning for the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project. One of the key activities completed was a geotechnical drilling program - an important step in understanding the ground conditions at potential project sites.

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Mary French brings a people-first approach to building opportunity - bringing together communities, workforce and industry in meaningful ways. She is Energy Alberta’s Lead for Employment, Training and Procurement, where she is focused on helping local workers and businesses prepare for future opportunities through early engagement, workforce development and procurement planning.

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Energy Alberta has reached an important milestone in the development of the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project, as the Project moves into the next phase of Canada’s federal regulatory process with the commencement of an Impact Assessme

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April 16, 2026 – Calgary, Alberta – Energy Alberta, a private-sector developer advancing the first major nuclear energy project in Alberta, has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Bruce Power.

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At a recent event hosted at the University of Calgary, that future was on full display. Students from across engineering, environmental studies and policy programs came together to explore one of the most important questions facing the region today: how to build an electricity system that is reliable, affordable and lower in emissions.

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