Royal Commission questions Ontario Hydro growth assumptions

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Energy Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6343352

McIntyre, H

Dr. Arthur Porter headed a study in Ontario of the assumptions and plans made by the provincial utility Ontario Hydro. At present, Ontario hydro is the only utility in Canada that has made extensive use of nuclear power, having 4500 MWe of plant, providing about 20% of the utility's electricity supply. The Porter Report on electric-power planning in Ontario suggests that demand in the province will grow at only 4% and not 5.2% as predicted by Ontario Hydro. Thus, while accepting nuclear power in principle, the report considers that only 3 more nuclear stations will be needed this century in addition to those already under construction or in service.

• OSTI ID: 6343352
• Journal Information: Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 16:1; ISSN ENEIB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
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NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
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