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Alberta
GREEN ENERGY CoMMISSION

Alberta — Green Energy for the future
Special Edition. (Issue 9)

The future of Alberta energy — Nuclear energy

We are happy to report and announce that after years of detailed analysis and research we have finally decided on the green energy path that Alberta should take — nuclear energy.
Nuclear energy is clean, efficient, green and a reliable source of electric energy for Alberta. It effectively balances the energy needs of Alberta with the need to be green — to have minimal impact on the environment and slow down the global warming process.

ABOUT US:
The Alberta Green Energy Commission is a board of scientists and researchers dedicated to the application of innovative and green energy technologies in Alberta. We strive to have Alberta powered with the greenest and most environmentally-friendly technologies available.
We strive to put Alberta in the frontier of green energy.

Alberta Green Energy Commission

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10089 Jasper Avenue
(Old EPCOR Tower)
Edmonton, AB
Canada

Phone: 587-479-9954
Fax: 587-479-9955
E-mail: info@agbc.ab.ca

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Nuclear Energy
- How it works and Why?

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Nuclear power is a very “bright” hope for clean energy in the future. But how so? Let’s go in-depth about nuclear power...

The TECH Behind

Nuclear electric power is generated by a process called nuclear fission. Neutrons are shot at very high speeds to targeted uranium fuel pellets in order to split it. This unleashes a huge amount of energy and causes a massive chain reaction, which is able to generate a huge amount of steam to drive a turbine, which then generates the electricity.

A Nuclear power plant

The fission process

The core of the reactor

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Green and Effective

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Nuclear power is by far the cleanest, most effective and reliable alternative available for generating green and clean electricity.
Studies and emission ratings have shown that nuclear power plants are generating a fraction of CO2 greenhouse gases than traditional coal-fired plants — coal-fired plants are generating 950 to 1000 g of CO2 per kWh of electricity generated. Nuclear power plants generate only 3 to 6 g! That is huge difference — up to 33,333% more green than coal! Other than that, Nuclear power plants generate little waste. Any other waste it generates are in very low amounts and are safely stored in fire, water and earthquake-proof capsules.
Nuclear power, as clean as it is, is also one of the most effective and reliable sources of green electric energy. The uranium used in the generating process is “packed” with much more power and is much more efficient when used as the fuel compared to coal — 250g of Uranium produces 20,000 times more electricity than 250g of coal! Nuclear power plants are reliable as the energy generation is not restricted by any external factors (like the weather) and the process of nuclear fission generates a steady amount of electricity — one plant can take on the energy needs of a decently-sized city! Clean and effective, nuclear power plants are the best answer for balancing the energy needs of the province while having minimal impact to the environment.

Clean source of energy

Uranium fuel
pellets

Nuclear
waste
management storage
capsules

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Economically
Beneficial

Nuclear power driving economic growth

Alberta - Green Energy For the Future

Nuclear power plants are very much good for the economy. Uranium is relatively cheap and plentiful, so the running costs for the plant are relatively cheap and inexpensive on the long term. Nuclear power plants are also a good source of employment and labour, providing jobs for hundreds of workers in the nearby communities and plants. All in all, the plants are very beneficial to the provincial economy!

Workforce in a nuclear power plant

Final Words:

Nuclear power is a great compromise for the current “energy vs. environment crisis.” It is a powerful and reliable solution that provides clean energy for the people, having little impact on the environment and is great for the economy.
Nuclear power effectively balances energy and environment. And we firmly believe that nuclear power is the direction of future green energy growth in Alberta.
Thank you for reading this special issue of
Alberta — Green Energy for the Future.

Alberta Green Energy Commission

Suite 101
10089 Jasper Avenue
(Old EPCOR Tower)
Edmonton, AB
Canada

Phone: 587-479-9954
Fax: 587-479-9955
E-mail: info@agbc.ab.ca