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NII BLOG
Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.


Nov 2, 20215 min read
What does success at COP26 look like for nuclear?
The industry has a real opportunity to change the channel and show the crucial role it will play in decarbonizing the global economy.

Nov 1, 20212 min read
“Nationally Determined Contributions” at COP26: what you need to know
COP26 is officially underway and the spotlight is on national leaders as they kick off two days of meetings part of the World Leaders Summit


Oct 29, 20211 min read
Ontario’s electricity future needs nuclear: October Nuclear Intelligence Report
This month’s Intelligence Report tackles a timely question: what is the role of nuclear power in getting to net zero emissions?

Oct 12, 20214 min read
SMR development, finance and advocacy: an interview with Canon Bryan
I recently sat down with Canon to talk about SMR development in Canada, the process of raising capital as a nuclear company, and more.


Oct 7, 20211 min read
Bruce Power advances Net Zero 2027 commitments with local projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions
Through its Net Zero partnership with NII, Bruce Power will also be funding the development of carbon-offset projects in our local community


Oct 7, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Giving thanks, saving lives, telling our story
For many of us in the Clean Energy Frontier, this weekend will be filled with delicious food and fall colours.


Sep 24, 20214 min read
History in the making: inside Canada's first-ever grid-scale SMR project
A historic decision is about to be announced this fall—which everybody, not just folks from the nuclear industry—should be watching out for.


Sep 16, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – CNA conference, Excellence in Manufacturing, why language matters
This week we have a CNA Conference update, a great chat with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, why language matters—and well...


Sep 2, 20214 min read
What we can learn from Illinois’ recent clean energy success
This week the Illinois Senate passed a sweeping clean energy bill that should help prevent two nuclear plants in the state from closing.


Aug 19, 20214 min read
Silenced at COP26—here's what nuclear can do next
Perhaps it’s too late to change the decision that was made at COP26. But it’s just one conference, and there will be others.


Aug 12, 20216 min read
The power of fusion: an interview with General Fusion’s Jay Brister
It’s been an exciting summer for Vancouver-based General Fusion. So I recently sat down with the company's Jay Brister to learn more.


Aug 5, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Clean energy and camping, ShopNetZero, Bruce County EVs
There is an extra appreciation for resources when we’re surrounded by nature. What an opportunity to teach our kids about clean energy.


Jul 29, 20213 min read
New research finds Canada at risk of losing jobs in clean energy transition
Despite a positive balance of job growth worldwide, research shows the ledger is negative in countries with significant fossil fuel sectors.


Jul 22, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Net Zero Partnerships, telling our story, economic recovery
What a week we’ve had at NII. From reports and announcements to a new program launching, the team at the NII have been busy.


Jul 19, 20211 min read
Bruce Power and NII unveil vision for next 50 years of operation
The report, written in collaboration with NII, explores Bruce Power’s role as a critical enabler of net zero.


Jul 15, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – learnings from the Frontier
As the Director for the Clean Energy Frontier program, I have the privilege to build off tremendous work done by my colleague Chad Richards.


Jul 15, 20212 min read
NII and Bruce Power launch Net Zero Partnerships program
The program will provide a way for the nuclear industry to collaborate with governments, farmers, environmental groups and others.

Jun 29, 20213 min read
Rural Ontario must get ready for the electric vehicle future
Bruce, Grey and Huron counties risk losing tourist business unless they expand places for Ontario’s growing number of EV drivers to plug in.


Jun 24, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Nuclear & net zero, Indigenous youth, ultra-fast EV charging
Industry is talking about net zero, too. When it comes to net zero and the energy sector, nuclear has a critical role to play.

Jun 10, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Global CO2 levels, local hydrogen production, Huron Chamber
This week though, we got a sobering reminder of just how much work we need to do and how that work needs to start now.
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