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


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


Bruce Power and NII launch Centre for New Nuclear & Net Zero Partnerships
Centre to demonstrate critical role of nuclear in net-zero future, deepen connections with other sectors
Jan 17, 20222 min read


Science at Home with NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library
Join us for two free LIVE online events: Science at Home with NII Explore, hosted by Bruce County Public Library! Phillip Craig, Director of the NII Explore program at the Nuclear Innovation Institute, will join BCPL librarians for a fun and engaging hour of science—and you’re invited! When : Tuesday, January 11 and Thursday, January 13 Time : 10:00-11:00 am Where : Bruce County Public Library's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BruceCountyPublicLibrary Check out ea
Jan 6, 20221 min read


Climate change innovation with new Bruce County flood mapping project
The Bruce County Topographical Mapping project is a collaborative project that capitalizes on advances in technology
Dec 20, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Westinghouse opening, Tech Network, being present
Let’s wrap up the year with rest and laughter. I’ll be spending the rest of my working time shining up my 2022 workplan and closing out...
Dec 16, 20212 min read


The road ahead: the future of SMRs in Canada
The entire room, which represented the international nuclear industry, was celebrating the next step on the path to new nuclear.
Dec 13, 20213 min read


Westinghouse Canada joins the Clean Energy Frontier region
Westinghouse Canada has opened an office space in Port Elgin, Ontario and will support all Bruce Power contracts from this location.
Dec 10, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Doing our part, reaching new audiences, Climate Change Action Plan
It’s time to get out of the region and tell the rest of Ontario who we are, what we’re doing and why it matters.
Dec 9, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Economic impact of nuclear from the Clean Energy Summit
Our Clean Energy Innovation and Recovery Summit was a success. It was a collaborative effort and shows the power of working together.
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Celebrating World Nuclear Energy Day with the promise of a nuclear renaissance
Today I am proud to stand alongside of my fellow Canadian nuclear industry colleagues and celebrate this day at the World Nuclear Exhibition
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Summit showcases impact of clean energy industry in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties
More than 150 participants attended the virtual event to learn about the innovative efforts of the clean energy industry in the region.
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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