Nuclear

1. Overview
   1. How is nuclear power generated?
   2. Where is nuclear power generated?
   3. How is electricity delivered?
   4. How is electricity marketed?
2. Environment
   1. Key potential environmental impacts
      1. Air
      2. Land
      3. Water
      4. Wastes
      5. Other
   2. Challenges and opportunities
   3. Transporting electricity
   4. Using energy more efficiently
   5. Alternative energy
   6. Milestones
3. Glossaries
4. Frequently asked questions
5. Fast Facts
6. Links

Nuclear - Energy Fast Facts

• Canada has the world’s largest known high-grade natural uranium deposits, and is the world’s leading producer of uranium fuel for nuclear power generation, accounting for roughly 30% of U.S. supply. In 2008, 18 of 22 CANDU reactors were in service, generating 14.8 per cent of Canada's electricity. Source: The Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009

• Nuclear energy in Canada is used for peaceful purposes such as electricity generation, medicine, agriculture, research and manufacturing. Source: The Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009

• Canada has produced electricity from CANDU nuclear reactors for 47 years. Canada's installed capacity for 2008 was 13,379 MW. Source: The Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009

• Nuclear energy is a $6.6 billion per year industry, providing 21,000 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs, 150 firms, $1.2 billion in exports and growing. Source: The Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009

• The total amount of used nuclear fuel produced in 47 years from nuclear power plants in Canada would fill six hockey rinks up to the height of the boards. Source: The Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009

• The world record for longest non-stop operation of a nuclear reactor is held by Pickering 7 with 894 days, registered in 1994. Source: The Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009

• Ontario, New Brunswick and Quebec are the three provinces in Canada that produce electricity from nuclear energy. Source: Canadian Nuclear Association, 2009

• Ontario generates about 50% of its electricity from nuclear power. Source: Ontario Ministry of Energy, 2008

• Prior to being taken off line in April 2008 for refurbishment, New Brunswick’s Point Lepreau nuclear generating station produced 25 to 30 per cent of the province’s electricity needs. Refurbishment is expected to extend the station’s life to 2032. Restart is scheduled for November 2009. Source: NB Power, 2009

• Hydro-Québec has operated a nuclear power plant in Gentilly since 1983, with a capacity of 675 MW, producing 4.5 TWh of electricity each year or about three per cent of Quebec’s electricity. Source: Canadian Nuclear Association, Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2009