Canada has been a global leader in nuclear energy research and development for 65 years. We want to build on this expertise using world-class technology to deliver steady, sustainable and affordable electricity for the province.
Energy Alberta is proposing to build a nuclear power generating station in the Peace River area of Northern Alberta that would include two to four large-scale reactors. The facility would produce up to 4800MW of electricity to the grid, representing up to 25% of the province’s existing electricity generation.
The federal government has pledged to triple Canada’s nuclear capacity to help meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2050. This shift toward nuclear energy stems from the fact that nuclear power is the only readily scalable, low-emission energy source capable of delivering reliable and affordable electricity around the clock.
Energy Alberta is ready to answer this call. In an increasingly volatile global energy market, nuclear power offers a low-emission path to energy independence. By delivering reliable and secure electricity, nuclear energy supports the growth and long-term prosperity of communities.
- Scott Henuset, President and CEO of Energy Alberta
Canada’s nuclear industry is an economic engine, offering high-paying jobs to skilled workers, and significant revenue for provincial and federal governments.
89,000 people
employed.
$22 billion in annual
GDP contribution.
15% of Canada’s
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80 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year are avoided.
Nuclear Energy can run 24/7,
365 days a year.
Canada is the second
largest uranium producer
in the world.
Energy Alberta has assembled a team with extensive nuclear experience and initiated the planning required to advance a nuclear generation project in Canada, including early consultations with government, community leaders and Indigenous groups.
Energy Alberta has submitted an Initial Project Description in April 2025 that has initiated a federal Impact Assessment (IA) for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project. The IA process, led by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), will evaluate the potential effects of the project on the environment, health, society and economy. It will also assess the impact on Indigenous Peoples and their rights.
An IA is a phased planning process spanning over multiple years, involving extensive community and public engagement, as well as comprehensive environmental and socioeconomic studies. Upon completion of the IA process, the federal government determines whether the project is in the public interest and grants approval for it to proceed.
Energy Alberta has submitted an Initial Project Description (IPD) for the proposed Project to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, initiating a federal Impact Assessment. Visit the IAAC website to see the Project page, read the IPD and learn why, how and when you can participate in the process.
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Open, extensive and thorough engagement is a vital component to the success of our Project. We are building and sustaining meaningful relationships based on mutual respect and trust with local communities and Indigenous Nations and others who have an interest in our Project.
Nuclear energy has been part of the global energy mix for about 70 years. The first commercial power stations began operating in the 1950s, and today nuclear continues to play a vital role in providing clean, reliable electricity.
About 440 nuclear power reactors operate worldwide, supplying roughly 9% of the world’s electricity.
Nuclear is the second largest source of low-carbon power globally and provides about one-quarter of the world’s low-carbon electricity.
More than 50 countries operate around 220 research reactors. These facilities not only advance scientific research but also produce critical medical and industrial isotopes, and serve as training grounds for the next generation of nuclear professionals.
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Alberta is on the cusp of something big. The proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project is more than an energy project - it’s an investment in people, communities and long-term prosperity.
Every Child Matters - this simple yet powerful truth lies at the heart of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This day is an opportunity to honour the resilience of survivors and intergenerational survivors, to remember the children who never returned home, and to acknowledge the enduring impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities across the country.
This summer, Energy Alberta was proud to be part of the vibrant life of the Peace Region. Across the season, as communities gathered for cultural celebrations, local markets, parades, rodeos and festivals we supported and shared in the region’s rich traditions and strong community spirit.
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