Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on new energy announcement

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement.

“I am thrilled the Provincial government has tasked Ontario Power Generation with bringing new power generation to Ontario.

In Clarington, we know the impact of a thriving clean energy sector. I’m excited for OPG’s continued success, innovation, and economic growth. This new energy production will create thousands of jobs and inject billions into Ontario’s economy.

Clarington is at the heart of Ontario’s energy sector. We’re pioneering Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development, favoured for fusion technology, and strategically positioned amidst key refurbishment projects and future energy sites.

As a proud host for the nuclear sector, Clarington is dedicated to advancing low-carbon energy. Let’s raise the stakes on Darlington’s SMRs by adding a full-scale nuclear reactor project. Ontario's residents will hit the jackpot if the Province and OPG up the ante.

Hats off to the Province, OPG, and their partners for their visionary steps toward a reliable energy future. This collaboration promises incredible opportunities and benefits for the energy sector, the host community, and all of Ontario.”