Priority One must be phasing out oldest nuclear plants

If you are one of those calling for a moratorium on new nuclear plants, I would ask you to expand your scope to understand the real and present danger. The moratorium is winnable on economic arguments alone, for green energy industries provide far more jobs per dollar invested, but the key to moving beyond nuclear generated electricity is rapidly phasing out the oldest reactors.

In Ontario, Canada where I live, we are heavily dependent on coal and nuclear, which also provides us with a massive opportunity. Pickering was built in the 1960s utilizing 50s technology, whereas Darlington was built in the 70s using 60s tech. Pickering must be phased out over the next 2 to 3 years, and Darlington should be powered down over the next 5 to 7 years.

An expansion of our FIT and microFIT programs for solar energy and wind power to include geothermal and biogas, plus approvals for offshore wind in Lake Ontario, will combine to create tremendous job and skills / expertise growth and provide significant future export opportunities for Canadian businesses.

Regions that invest in 21st Century energy architecture early will reap the benefits for decades and generations to come.