Ontario Power Generation

Environmental Assessment

Joint Review Panel Issues Licence to Prepare Site

On August 17, 2012, the Joint Review Panel, a panel of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), announced its decision to issue the Licence to Prepare Site for the Darlington New Nuclear Project.

For more information, read OPG's announcement and a media release from the CNSC.

OPG Signs Services Agreements for New Nuclear

In June 2012, OPG announced it had signed agreements with two companies, Westinghouse and SNC-Lavalin/Candu Energy Inc., to prepare detailed construction plans, schedules and cost estimates for two potential nuclear reactors at the Darlington Nuclear site in Clarington.

For more information, read OPG’s media release.

Federal Government Approves Environmental Assessment

In May 2012, the Federal Government approved the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) Environmental Assessment (EA) concluding the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects, given mitigation. For more information, read OPG’s media release.

The DNNP involves the construction and operation of new nuclear power reactors at OPG’s existing Darlington site, in the Municipality of Clarington. The project will provide up to 60 years of clean, reliable, cost-effective electricity for the people of Ontario. It will be one of the largest capital infrastructure projects in Canada, creating significant benefits for many years including employment, business and supplier opportunities and increased municipal revenue.

For more information on the DNNP EA visit the EA website or the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency website.