Business View Magazine | July 2019

388 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2019 pictured above Evan Wash, Son of Martin Wash posing with the recipient of the Martin Wash Memorial Scholarship, Michele Hoffmann The short-term results have not been good because Germany has had to build new coal plants to replace the nuclear plants they’re closing down early. “We’re very proud in Ontario that we’ve shut down all our coal units, and our electricity system is very clean – 60 percent of the energy comes from nuclear; 25 percent comes from hydroelectric; and a bit of wind and solar and some gas-fired plants that are at the margin. We’re a model jurisdiction as one of the first to get out of coal. Other jurisdictions have made commitments; I understand Alberta wants to by 2030, so we have an important role to play in the climate change program. To my mind, one of the real strengths of nuclear, and one of the reasons we see small modulator reactors (SMRs) replacing diesel generators in remote parts of Canada, is also making an important contribution to reducing the country’s overall greenhouse gas footprint. “We are a small, dynamic team at OCNI, and we pride ourselves on doing a lot for our members at a modest membership fee. We’re known and respected throughout the Canadian nuclear industry as an organization that adds value to the industry, supports the industry, and supports its members.”