The
future is
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2024 BRUCE POWER ANNUAL REVIEW
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At Bruce Power, the structure of atoms reflects the dynamics of our organization.
The nucleus represents our core mission and values, providing stability and focus, while the orbiting electrons symbolize our skilled teams, constantly contributing energy and expertise. Just as the harmony within an atom ensures its function, the seamless collaboration across Bruce Power drives the safety, excellence, and innovation that power Ontario’s communities. Together, we are shaping a clean energy future — because
the future is nuclear.
The future is now
Bruce Power is a crucial part of Ontario’s clean energy grid, past, present and future.
Bruce Power generates almost 30 per cent of Ontario’s electricity, powering one in three homes, businesses, hospitals and factories with reliable, clean, low-carbon electricity while also producing cancer-fighting medical isotopes.
Nuclear power accounts for more than half of Ontario’s electricity supply.
Ontario electricity by fuel type 2024
Electricity supply in Ontario comes from a diverse mix of different fuel types: wind, solar, hydro (water power), natural gas, and nuclear. Non-carbon emitting nuclear electricity is the backbone of the grid, providing 51% of electricity in Ontario, with 29% coming from Bruce Power.
NUCLEAR
HYDRO
GAS
WIND
SOLAR 0.5% AND
BIOFUEL 0.2%
“The work we’re doing today on Bruce Power’s Life Extension provides great opportunities for tradespeople and the community. It’s also providing something to build on for my kids and the next generation.”
Craig Walker
Aecon Construction Manager,
Steam Generator Replacement Team
Each of Bruce Power’s units is capable of generating enough reliable, safe and non-carbon emitting electricity to meet the annual needs of a city the size of Ottawa.
Ontario’s electricity demand predicted to increase by 75% by 2050
“When I heard about the Major Component Replacement, I was excited about the possibility of working on a project that would extend the life of these important units,” she said. “I hope to share my passion for nuclear power with the next generation of my family and express the important role that nuclear power plays, not only to our community but in combating climate change.”
Alison Jones
Human Performance Manager, Shoreline Power Group
Ontario nuclear by the numbers
$17 billion
IS CONTRIBUTED BY CANADA’S NUCLEAR INDUSTRY PER YEAR TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
22,000
JOBS WILL BE SECURED DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY BY BRUCE POWER’S LIFE-EXTENSION PROGRAM AND MCR PROJECT
65,000
JOBS IN THE PROVINCE ARE SUPPORTED BY ONTARIO’S NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
Powered by our people
Life-Extension Program
Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program and Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project continue to be a shining light in the nuclear industry, demonstrating that refurbishment of existing large nuclear is not only possible, but responsible.
Unmatched scale
27,000 jobs
BRUCE POWER SUPPORTS 22,000 DIRECT AND INDIRECT JOBS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 5,000 JOBS CREATED ANNUALLY THROUGH ITS MCR PROGRAM
One of Canada’s largest
BRUCE POWER’S LIFE-EXTENSION PROGRAM IS AMONG CANADA’S LARGEST INFRASTRUCTURE ENDEAVOURS, FUELLING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN GREY, BRUCE, AND HURON COUNTIES—ONTARIO’S CLEAN ENERGY FRONTIER
90% local spending
MORE THAN 90% OF BRUCE POWER’S CAPITAL AND RESOURCE COSTS BENEFIT ONTARIO AND CANADA
“Being able to do something that I am passionate about and return home to my family every night is paramount for me. I have never worked for an employer that does so much for the community, and for our province as whole. It’s incredible.”
Richard Marcotte
First-Line Manager, Construction Support
Our collaborative effort powers Ontario forward and provides cancer-fighting medical isotopes to patients worldwide.
Setting a new standard for safety and performance in the nuclear and construction industries
Bruce Power and Ontario’s nuclear industry are world leaders in nuclear refurbishment.
By combining the latest technology and proven best-practices, Bruce Power and its partners are continuously improving performance and delivering value to Ontario’s ratepayers.
HIGHLIGHTS
50%
TIME-SAVINGS FOR MCR INSPECTION SERIES
Automated
ANOMALY DETECTION TOOL THAT CAN AUTOMATICALLY INDICATE INDICATIONS OF DAMAGE ON CALANDRIA TUBE SHEET BORE
Award-winning
NAMED ‘ENERGY INDUSTRY INNOVATION OF THE YEAR’ FOR SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN NUCLEAR MAINTENANCE.
Innovation at work
Bruce Power and Ontario’s nuclear industry employ thousands of the most highly trained and skilled workers, all contributing to the success our operations and projects.
Ontario needs nuclear power as it forecasts an unprecedented increase in electricity demand in the coming decades.
“At Bruce Power, invention and innovation drive the future by finding new ways to maintain and improve equipment.”
Trevor Phillips
Mechanical Maintainer Journeyperson
In October, Bruce Power and its partners commenced commercial production of lutetium-177 on a second production line of the Isotope Production System (IPS) in Bruce Power’s Unit 7, doubling production capabilities of the isotope just two weeks before the partnership celebrated its two-year anniversary of commercial operations.
Lutetium-177 is an increasingly popular medical isotope in targeted radionuclide therapy because it can attach to a targeting vector — a protein or peptide that has cancer-seeking abilities. Once it finds the tumour site, the beta particles it emits cause damage to the immediate area, shrinking the tumour.
Cobalt-60 isotopes were used for the first time in Canada to treat cancer in October 1951 in London, Ontario
1.1 million
NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED IN CANADA EACH YEAR USING MEDICAL ISOTOPES
ADJUSTOR RODS ARE IRRADIATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 24 MONTHS, WHEN THE RESULTING COBALT-60 CAN BE HARVESTED DURING PLANNED REACTOR OUTAGES
Bruce Power’s isotope Partnership with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), named Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin, translates from the Ojibway language to English as, We are teaming up on the sickness. The Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin partnership supports the global fight against cancer while creating new, meaningful economic opportunities within SON territory.
To achieve Bruce Power’s vision of powering the future, it takes an unwavering commitment to being a responsible steward for our people, communities and the environment.
“Bruce Power is proud to deliver non-emitting, clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across Ontario, and to produce and supply cancer-fighting medical isotopes across the globe. In doing so, we strive to make a positive impact on our community while contributing to economic growth, innovation and environmental protection.”
Danielle LaCroix, Senior Director, Environment, Sustainability and Net Zero
“I’m proud to have Bruce Power in our community for its major economic contributions and investments in health-care, education, and environmental conservation.”
Tyson Devitt
Contract Officer for Steam Generator and Preheater Inspections
An important part of achieving the company’s vision of powering the future is never wavering as steward of the environment.
Safety First is Bruce Power’s Number 1 Value
It means that safety is woven into all aspects of the company’s culture and it’s why we’re always applying best practices, innovating, and learning from leading-edge research. Whether protecting employees, the public or the environment, Bruce Power works 24 hours a day with safety at the forefront of everything it does.
Investing in community
Bruce Power has had the privilege of contributing to the community and supporting numerous local programs.
Bruce Power and its partners invest more than $2 million annually to support community projects and initiatives.
Community support
93%
AGREE THAT EXPANDING THE BRUCE POWER FACILITY WOULD CREATE JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY
HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT THE BRUCE POWER FACILITY OPERATES SAFELY
AGREE THE COMPANY POSITIVELY
ENGAGES WITH THE COMMUNITY
“I was drawn to Bruce Power’s safety culture and the people who work here are so passionate about what they do.”
Chandan Sharma
Nuclear Operator, Bruce A
Neha Kallen
Project Controls for Major Component Replacement
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During nuclear fission, a neutron collides with a uranium atom and splits it, releasing a large amount of energy
