OPG gives Haldimand County $500,000 to study new power at Nanticoke site

What happened

• OPG will give Haldimand County $500,000 in growth readiness funding to explore new energy generation options at the Nanticoke site, including small modular reactors.

Where and who this affects

• The work focuses on the 900-acre Nanticoke site in Haldimand County, which already has electricity zoning up to 3,000 megawatts and access to transmission lines, rail and port infrastructure.

By the numbers (from the release)

• $500,000 in funding
• 900-acre site
• zoning up to 3,000 megawatts
• electricity demand forecast to increase by as much as 90% by 2050

Why it matters

• The funding is meant to support local engagement and planning so the municipality, OPG and Indigenous communities can assess new generation options and potential local benefits.

Next steps

• The announcement enables work toward a formal memorandum of understanding between the municipality and OPG and continued engagement with Indigenous partners and local stakeholders.

What stakeholders said (as reported)

• The release includes statements that the project could create good-paying jobs, provide opportunities for Indigenous equity participation, increase host community funding, and attract co-located industry.