The only provinces operating nuclear power plants entered an agreement Friday to improve performance at the Point Lepreau generating station.
New Brunswick Energy Minister René Legacy was joined by his Ontario counterpart Stephen Lecce to make the agreement.
“New Brunswick and Ontario are known across Canada and around the world for their accomplishments in nuclear power generation,” Legacy said. “This partnership will bolster that reputation and, more importantly, allow our two provinces to strengthen a promising working relationship.”
The support services agreement was signed between NB Power and Laurentis Energy Partners, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation.
Under the agreement, Laurentis will provide expertise to improve performance at Point Lepreau. This will consist of:
- performance benchmarking and excellence planning
- structured performance oversight
- on-site support and collaboration
- flexible support services
- personnel development
Lecce said the partnership will help New Brunswick ensure energy reliability for NB Power customers, and reinforce Ontario’s position as Canada’s clean energy engine.
“Ontario is proud to lead the world in nuclear excellence – and we’re now exporting that expertise to help New Brunswick succeed,” he said.
Legacy said by strengthening this nuclear alliance, New Brunswick and Ontario can eliminate another interprovincial wall and play a key role in supporting energy needs at home and across Canada.
