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Balancing Energy Policy: Unions' Insights on Renewable and Nuclear Power

This presentation from October 10, 2012, dives into the views of energy unions, emphasizing the need for a balanced energy policy inclusive of renewables and nuclear power. It discusses the role of electrical energy unions, the importance of consulting them, and debunks myths surrounding nuclear power. Highlighted are renewables like hydro, wind, solar, and biomass, along with the benefits and challenges associated with each energy source. The conclusion stresses the need for a customized approach to energy policy for each jurisdiction and underscores the significance of consulting with electrical energy unions for informed decision-making. Find more information at www.abetterenergyplan.ca, www.ontariogrownpower.ca, and www.cnwc-cctn.ca. Contact David Shier at dshier@cnwc-cctn.ca.

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Balancing Energy Policy: Unions' Insights on Renewable and Nuclear Power

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  1. PRESENTATION TO ENERGY ROUNDTABLE OCTOBER 10, 2012 ENERGY UNIONS’ VIEWS ON RENEWABLE AND NUCLEAR POWER

  2. INTRODUCTION David Shier • President Canadian Nuclear Workers Council • Chairperson ICEM/INWUN International Nuclear Workers Unions Network • Staff Officer (Retired) – Nuclear Power Workers’ Union of Canada

  3. VIEWS OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY UNIONS • THEY ARE ENVIRONMENTALIST • THEY KNOW THE BASIC ENERGY ISSUES • THEY KNOW THE SOLUTIONS • THEY MUST BE CONSULTED BY UNIONS OUTSIDE THE SECTOR • CONSULT ENERGY UNION & NOT ENVRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION

  4. OVERVIEW • ELECTRICAL SYSYTEM BASICS • BALANCED ENERGY POLICY • ROLE OF RENEWABLES • WHY NUCLEAR POWER HAS TO BE PART OF MIX

  5. BASIC POWER SYSTEM

  6. PEAK LOAD & BASE LOAD

  7. BALANCED ENERGY SUPPLY

  8. Balance Electrical Energy Policy • Electrical generation in a jurisdiction should come from a variety of sources. The types and amounts of power production from these sources will vary from country to country depending on their natural resources.

  9. RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY • WILL HELP BUT NOT SOLUTIONS • HYDRO • WIND • SOLAR • BIOMASS

  10. HYDRO • SOME GHG • SOME JURISDICTION ABUNDANT SUPPLY • OTHER JURISDICTIONS LITTLE OR NO SUPPLY • BASE LOAD & PEAKING LOAD • JOBS

  11. WIND POWER • NOT DISPATCHABLE • LOW CAPACITY FACTOR • PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE • HEALTH ISSUES • LAND USE • COST • WASTE • PART OF MIX

  12. WIND POWER • NOT DISPATCHABLE • LOW CAPACITY FACTOR • COSTS • WASTE ISSUE • PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE ISSUES • HEALTH ISSUES

  13. SOLAR • NOT DISPATCHABLE • CAPACITY FACTOR • LAND USE ISSUES • COST • WASTE ISSUE

  14. NUCLEAR • NO GHG • BASE LOAD • MANY MYTHS • JOBS • WASTE ISSUE • PART OF THE ANSWER

  15. NUCLEAR POWER MYTHS • REACTORS ARE UNSAFE • NUCLEAR IS A SMALL SUPPLIER OF ENERGY TO WORLD • NPP ARE PRONE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS • NPP ARE FAR FROM EMISSION FREE • WASTE IS NOT SAFELY MAINTAINED • INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL NOT COVER NPP • ETC

  16. CONCLUSION • NO SILVER BULLET • EACH JURISDUCTION DIFFERENT SOLUTION • BALANCED ELECTRICAL ENERGY POLICY INCLUDING NUCLEAR • CONSULT ELECTRICAL ENERGY UNIONS

  17. BALANCED ENERGY POLICY • Electrical generation in a jurisdiction should come from a variety of sources. The types and amounts of power production from these sources will vary from country to country depending on their natural resources.

  18. MORE INFORMATION www.abetterenergyplan.ca www.ontariogrownpower.ca www.cnwc-cctn.ca

  19. THANK YOU DAVID SHIER dshier@cnwc-cctn.ca

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