Canadian Nuclear Industry Urges Federal Government to Support All Forms of Low-Carbon Technologies at COP21, NorthumberlandView.ca

Canadian Nuclear Industry Urges Federal Government to Support All Forms of Low-Carbon Technologies at COP21, NorthumberlandView.ca: "OTTAWA, Nov. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) today called on the federal government to support nuclear energy as a clean energy source at the Paris climate talks.
"Canada should ensure any decisions or protocols recognize nuclear energy as a low-carbon solution to combat climate change," said CNA President and CEO Dr. John Barrett.
Dr. Barrett said that Ontario and New Brunswick provide excellent examples on how a modern and complex economy can meet its electricity needs through a low-carbon energy mix. Nuclear provided 62 percent of grid-delivered power in Ontario last year; hydro 24 percent; and wind 4 percent (solar was negligible). It was one of the key factors in helping Ontario end electricity generation from goal. Nuclear energy also provided 31 percent of New Brunswick's electricity last year, all from a single reactor.
In the United States, President Barack Obama is committed to using every appropriate tool to combat climate change, including nuclear energy.
Earlier this month, the White House hosted a Summit on Nuclear Energy and stated "the continued development of new and advanced nuclear technologies along with support for currently operating nuclear power plants is an important component of our clean energy strategy."

"This nuclear foundation enables solar and wind technologies to integrate progressively into the electricity system," said Dr. Barrett. "Canada has proven examples that other countries could consider."
Nuclear energy is one of the few currently available energy options already proven to be effective and implementable on a large scale. Today it provides 11 percent of global electricity."



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