New reactors would have 'no significant environmental effects'
The environmental impact statement is "another key step towards the potential construction of Bruce C," stated the partnership, which includes Cameco Corp., TransCanada Corp. and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, along with the Power Workers' Union and the Society of Energy Professionals.
As currently envisaged, the development at the existing Bruce power site near Kincardine would provide 4,000 megawatts of electricity by about 2016 Bruce Power's findings are being submitted to a three-member review panel which will conduct its own analysis and public hearings, then make a recommendation to the federal cabinet.
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Scottish North Sea wind farm to resume construction after Covid-19 stoppage
GLASGOW - Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, owned by EDF Renewables and Irish firm ESB, stopped construction in March.
Project boss Matthias Haag announced last night the 54-turbine wind farm would restart construction this week.
Located off Scotland’s east coast, it was awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in 2015 and will look to generate enough energy to power 375,000 homes.
It is expected to create around 500 jobs while also delivering £540 million to the local economy.
Mr Haag, NnG project director, said the wind farm build would resume with a small, staggered workforce return in line social distancing rules.
He added:…
