How Nuclear Power Contributes
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Safety First
Safety is not only built into reactor designs, it is core to the nuclear industry's culture. From ground to grid, protecting people and the environment is the top priority for industry and regulators.
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Clean Energy
Produces nearly zero greenhouse gas emissions. In Canada, nuclear is the second largest clean electricity generation source (13.5%) behind only hydroelectric generation (57.4%).
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Baseload Power
Runs 24/7 with capacity factors of 85–95%, compared to renewables like wind (30–40%) or solar (20–27%).
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Energy Density
Uranium is the world's most concentrated energy source. A seven‑gram uranium pellet produces as much energy as 3.5 barrels of oil, 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas, or 1,780 pounds of coal.
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Stable Economics
Helps stabilize electricity prices by providing a reliable, long-term, and low-cost source of energy that remains unaffected by fuel price swings.
Canada's Nuclear
Powers about 1 in 10 Canadians with safe, clean, affordable, baseload electricity to drive the economy and improve lives.