Nuclear Nanticoke? Ontario Takes Next Step Toward New Energy Project
The $500,000 grant will fund consultations and planning as Ontario weighs firm power options, including small modular reactors, for the former coal site.
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Province takes next step toward nuclear power in Nanticoke
By J.P. Antonacci, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator The province is “seriously considering” a nuclear reactor for Nanticoke, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said on Wednesday at the site of the former Ontario Power Generation coal-fired power plant in Haldimand County. “We really see potential here to attract investment and create jobs,” Lecce said, adding the province wants to “breathe new life” into the site whil…
Former Nanticoke, Ont., coal-fired plant site to be explored for nuclear power potential
Haldimand County is receiving $500,000 from Ontario Power Generation to help it "explore opportunities" for new energy production at the former Nanticoke coal-fired plant, as the province considers bringing electricity generation back to the site 13 years after it was shut down.
Haldimand County to receive $500,000 to explore new energy generation at Nanticoke site
Ontario Construction News staff writer Haldimand County will receive $500,000 from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore options for new electricity generation at the former Nanticoke Generating Station site, including the potential use of small modular reactors. Funding will support the next stage of work examining the 900-acre site’s potential to accommodate new energy generation […] The post Haldimand County to receive $500,000 to explore…
$500,000 granted to support Nanticoke energy planning
NANTICOKE—The former Nanticoke Generating Station site could once again produce electricity under a provincial plan exploring new energy generation, potentially including small modular nuclear reactors. Ontario announced Wednesday, July 29, 2026 that Haldimand County will receive $500,000 from Ontario Power Generation to prepare for consultations and study potential uses for the 900-acre property. The site is already zoned for up to 3,000 megawa…
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