Energy Alberta is proposing to construct a nuclear power project approximately 30 kilometres north of the Town of Peace River, Alberta. The two potential sites identified are approximately six kilometres apart.
- Site 1 – ~30 km north of the Town of Peace River, within the County of Northern Lights.
- Site 2 – ~30 km north of the Town of Peace River, within Northern Sunrise County.
As proposed, the Peace River Nuclear Power Project would cover 1,424 hectares in area and operate for approximately 70 years. The plant will generate up to 4,800 megawatts per year.
The project assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has officially commenced its review of the project. This initial phase is expected to take two to three years, during which public input from individuals, organizations, Indigenous communities, and municipalities will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
The County's Role
This is not a County of Northern Lights project. Energy Alberta is a private company interested in building this nuclear power plant north of Peace River.
However, the County has joined the Peace Regional Energy Committee (PREC) with neighbouring municipalities (the Municipal District of Peace, Northern Sunrise County, and the Towns of Grimshaw and Peace River). PREC meeting minutes are available on the Town of Peace River website.
Council remains supportive of exploring potential economic opportunities while ensuring that risks and impacts are fully understood and addressed.
We will continue to:
- Represent municipal and regional perspectives,
- Engage with provincial ministries as they draft nuclear policy, and
- Request financial assistance to help facilitate public information sessions.
To be clear, the County is not a decision-making authority in this project. Our role is to inform, comment, and advocate for transparency and accountability.
To help residents understand the process and responsibilities associated with the proposed project, the County of Northern Lights council has had our law firm, Brownlee LLP, draft a plain language public communications piece. This document explains the roles of all three levels of government.
- Federal Assessment
- Provincial Panel
- Municipal Role
On this page, we will provide the latest updates on opportunities for consultation, feedback, and otherwise.
Stay Informed
The most effective way to stay informed and participate is to subscribe directly to the IAAC project page: Peace River Nuclear Power Project #89430. Subscribers will receive notifications of opportunities to provide input and key deadlines.
Additionally, residents may also want to
- Sign up for email updates from Energy Alberta
- Follow on Facebook:
- Bookmark the Government of Alberta Nuclear Energy Engagement webpage to access the latest updates on their engagement status.
Questions?
Questions related to the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project can be directed to Energy Alberta by emailing info@energyalberta.com