The challenge ahead
Total energy demand is projected to grow by up to 50% by 2050 - driven by the accelerating electrification of our daily lives and population growth.
There’s a growing need in Alberta, and globally, for low-emitting, baseload and dispatchable power generation to support reliability, meet load growth, support renewable energy, and achieve decarbonization goals.
If we’re going to tackle climate change and produce massive amounts of power, then nuclear power is key.
Powering change by changing power, again
Why demand is growing
Alberta's growing population and expanding and new industries, including data centres, are increasing the province’s energy requirements. Simultaneously, electrification initiatives like electric vehicles and clean industrial processes are placing additional demands on the grid.
Power Alberta's growth
Meeting Alberta's growing need will require all types of new capacity, but particularly sources that can provide baseload power to ensure reliability.
How SMRs can help
SMRs provide stable, low-carbon power generation, making them a perfect match for Alberta’s growing energy needs.
Regulation
The Alberta government has recognized the potential role for nuclear energy in the province and will be consulting on the utilization of nuclear energy and developing a nuclear regulatory framework.
