NB Power Point Lepreau Generating Station Resumes Commercial Operations

OTTAWA, Nov. 23, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) congratulates NB Power on the return to commercial service of its Point Lepreau Generating Station. The completion of this refurbishment project means an additional 25-30 years of continued safe, reliable, clean air energy for New Brunswick and surrounding export customers.

"The completed refurbishment and return to commercial operations of the Point Lepreau Generating Station is a great accomplishment," says Heather Kleb, Interim President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association. "Point Lepreau is an essential part of New Brunswick's long-term energy policy and will help ensure the province achieves its goal of having 75 per cent of its electricity coming from clean, low-carbon sources by 2020."

Point Lepreau is a foundational piece of NB Power's domestic energy supply and export sales, and provides rate stability. The refurbishment of the Point Lepreau Generating Station positions NB Power once again as a utility with a world-class nuclear facility and the highly skilled work force required to operate it.

The Canadian nuclear industry supports the employment of 30,000 Canadians who are responsible for generating electricity, mining uranium, advancing nuclear medicine, and promoting Canada's global leadership in science and technology innovation. Through these efforts, we also support 30,000 spin-off jobs and contribute to Canada's supply of reliable, affordable power.

SOURCE: CANADIAN NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION

Media Inquiries:
Laura Allardyce
Communications and Digital Media Officer
Canadian Nuclear Association
[email protected]

Background:
NB Power declares the Point Lepreau Generating Station commercially operational: http://www.nbpower.com/html/en/about/media/media_release/pdfs/ENPLSGNovember232012.pdf