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Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.


Plug’n Drive introduces the EV experience at SWERVE event this September
Plug’n Drive has made it possible to test drive the future through electric vehicle test drives at NII's SWERVE event this September.
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Georgian College inspires with virtual reality experiences at SWERVE event
Visitors will experience a variety of immersive virtual reality technologies that Georgian is currently using as part of their stude
Aug 19, 20222 min read


Bruce County Museum to showcase new exhibit at SWERVE event this September
At SWERVE, the Museum will be giving guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their new “Made in Bruce” exhibit coming next year.
Aug 4, 20222 min read


Researchers shed light on health of Southampton's Fairy Lake
Researchers from University of Waterloo presented their preliminary analysis from a multi-year study on Southampton’s beloved Fairy Lake.
Jul 26, 20222 min read


First-ever “SWERVE” event to immerse people of all ages in the technologies changing our world
Experience these new technologies and more at SWERVE, a free public festival running from September 9 to 11 at the Southampton Coliseum.
Jul 25, 20222 min read


Authorized Inspection Services Inc. expands into Bruce County
Bruce Power and NII’s Clean Energy Frontier program welcome Authorized Inspection Services Inc. (AIS) to the region.
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Science hits the road again this summer with NII Explore
NII Explore’s Science in the Summer is back for its second summer of fun, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 5, 20222 min read


New Green Ribbon Panel report outlines recommendations to tackle climate change and grow the economy
The report provides practical and achievable recommendations to guide the province’s path to achieving net zero.
Jun 24, 20222 min read


NII Explore coding delivered to more than 2,000 local students this year
As the school year winds to a close, NII Explore has completed its final week of coding education for more than 2,000 elementary students.
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Georgian signs on as Nuclear Innovation Institute’s newest Friend
Friends of NII are not-for-profit and public sector organizations that share NII’s mission to embrace new thinking in the energy industry.
Jun 7, 20221 min read


Choosing hope: local teens negotiate for the future of our planet
On Earth Day 2022 we reflect on the first-of-its-kind March Break World Climate Simulation for students in Bruce County, hosted at NII.
Apr 22, 20223 min read


Budget by the numbers: Canada's 2022 federal budget
Bringing you NII's annual “Budget by the numbers”—a quick overview of how often the government is talking about key budget topics.
Apr 11, 20223 min read


A springtime reflection on Fairy Lake
As springtime arrives at Fairy Lake, we’re thinking back to warmer weather—to an Environment@NII ecological restoration project.
Mar 21, 20223 min read


Economic impact data proves significant opportunities in the Clean Energy Frontier region
The Clean Energy Frontier Program at NII, in partnership with Bruce Power and Bruce County, is unrolling the findings of an economic study.
Mar 11, 20222 min read


NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library host virtual Science at Home this March Break
NII and Bruce County Public Library are pleased to host exciting Science at Home livestreams each day of March Break.
Mar 9, 20222 min read


NII's Plugging In report wins Economic Developers Association of Canada Award
NII is pleased to announce that its Plugging In report has been awarded a prestigious Marketing Canada Award from EDAC.
Mar 7, 20221 min read


NII Explore’s March Break World Climate Simulation open for registration
The NII Explore program at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to host the World Climate Simulation, sponsored by Bruce Power.
Feb 24, 20222 min read


Statistics Canada reports 6.5% population increase in Clean Energy Frontier
Since the last census in 2016, the tri-county region expanded by 6.5%, a population growth rate 12% faster than Ontario’s 25% than Canada's.
Feb 11, 20222 min read


The power of storage—rural reflections on NII’s Store of Value report
We know that net zero needs nuclear, and (spoiler alert) Ontario’s grid needs energy storage and nuclear to reach net zero.
Feb 2, 20224 min read


Energy storage powered by Ontario's nuclear assets: a made-in-Ontario pathway to net zero
New report explores how large-scale energy storage in combination with clean electricity from Bruce Power presents a $4-billion opportunity
Jan 26, 20224 min read
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