RE:RE:Conference in Edmonton with key decision makers on Nuclear During You are correct Henry. This conference is huge as you put it for the following reasons:
1. During Climate Week NYC 2024 held September 17-24, a major takeaway was the growing recognition that nuclear energy must play a critical role in achieving global net-zero goals. Industry leaders and policy makers emphasized that decarbonizing power systems solely through renewables may not be enough to meet the increasing energy demands while cutting emissions. Nuclear energy, due to its ability to provide consistent, low-carbon power, is seen as a necessary component of the energy mix to complement intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar. The discussions highlighted that integrating nuclear energy into national energy strategies would help maintain grid reliability and support large-scale electrification initiatives. This was echoed by various stakeholders across the financial and technology sectors, who discussed the importance of both innovation and investment in nuclear infrastructure. In particular, nuclear energy’s scalability, along with advances in small modular reactors (SMRs), was identified as a key technology for helping nations meet their climate commitments. Additionally, the emphasis was on collaborative approaches between the public and private sectors to drive investments in nuclear projects.
2. This conference, which starts tomorrow, brings together many ministers and top decision makers in Western Canada alongside some private players including two from Aecon. We are also sponsoring the event (on Twitter X).