Alberta Nuclear Energy Survey

Alberta Nuclear Energy Survey

This survey asks questions about which issues matter most, what concerns people have, and what information is needed to better understand the implications of a potential nuclear industry in Alberta.

Your responses will be captured by the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel who will provide a summary and advice to the Minister of Affordability and Utilities on how nuclear energy, including power and steam generation, could be integrated into Alberta’s energy mix. The Panel’s report will help inform the development of a comprehensive nuclear roadmap and regulatory framework to support a nuclear energy industry in Alberta.

Survey

Current Part 1: Information and Familiarity
Part 2: Support for Nuclear Energy in Alberta
Part 3: Issues and Priorities for Nuclear Energy Development in Alberta
Part 4: About You
Part 5: Additional Comments
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Part 2: Support for Nuclear Energy in Alberta

Nuclear energy facilities in Canada are licensed and regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is responsible for safety oversight throughout the full lifecycle of a nuclear facility, including design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. Nuclear energy projects are typically subject to a federal impact assessment process.

At the same time, Alberta’s government has responsibilities related to electricity planning, environmental management, and how major energy projects operate within Alberta.

The following questions asks about your views on different aspects of potential nuclear development in Alberta.

To what extent do you support or oppose nuclear energy development in Alberta to meet future energy needs?

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

Thinking about nuclear energy, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

We will need more electricity in the future than the amount available today.

There are better options to meet Alberta’s future electricity needs than nuclear energy.

I am concerned about the management and long-term burdens nuclear waste may place on Alberta.

I am concerned about how the cost of building a nuclear plant/facility could impact electricity rates or taxes.

I am concerned about the safety risks involved in nuclear energy in my province.

Nuclear energy is a low or no-emissions energy source.

Developing stable low-emission electricity sources, like nuclear energy, is more important than keeping electricity costs as low as possible.

While the federal government licenses nuclear facilities, Alberta’s government should have a role in determining if, and under which circumstances, nuclear energy projects advance in the province.

I would be comfortable with a nuclear facility being built near my community.

Alberta’s electricity system will be more reliable with nuclear energy.

While a potential nuclear project in Alberta would undergo a federal impact assessment, the provincial government should have a role in assessing the impacts of a proposed nuclear project.

There are strong emergency planning and response requirements for nuclear development.

I am comfortable with the federal government providing oversight on any nuclear energy projects in Alberta.

I am comfortable with nuclear energy development in my province if it lowers my electricity bill over the long-term.

I would be comfortable with a nuclear facility being built in Alberta.

Nuclear energy is a stable source of electricity.

Nuclear waste can be appropriately and safely managed.

The impacts of nuclear energy to my local water resources can be managed.

Part 3: Issues and Priorities for Nuclear Energy Development in Alberta

Throughout Alberta’s engagement on nuclear energy, people raised many topics. This section explores which issues people care about most.

The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel has heard the following concerns about nuclear energy development in the province. When you think about nuclear energy projects, which topic matters most to you overall? (Rank top three issues 1 to 3)

Rank 1 (greatest concern)

Rank 2

Rank 3

What matters to you when thinking about nuclear power and Alberta’s electricity market?

Keeping electricity affordable over time

Reliable electricity during extreme weather and high demand

Good jobs in the nuclear sector and economic development in surrounding communities

Attracting new industries that need power

New power coming from non-emitting sources (e.g. solar, wind, nuclear, hydro, etc.)

Not sure

Other (please specify)

Part 5: Additional Comments

Please use the space below to share any thoughts, questions, or concerns you feel are important for the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel or Alberta’s government to consider.

The personal information collected through the Alberta nuclear energy survey will be used to help build understanding of the perspectives of Albertans on nuclear energy and the potential role government could play in nuclear energy development. The information you provide may be analyzed using automated systems to generate summaries of input received and data will be used to inform Alberta’s Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s final report to the Minister of Affordability and Utilities. We will not use or disclose your personal information for any other purpose without your written consent or unless required to do so by law.

This personal information collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).

If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities at [email protected] or you may write to Affordability and Utilities (ATT: Nuclear Engagement), 5th Floor Oxbridge Place, 9820 106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J6.

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