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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Build nuclear power plants in the south and ship them by boat to the Arctic. That\u2019s the idea Prodigy Clean Energy has studied over the past two years, thanks to a $2.75-million research grant from the federal government. \u201cIf there is a willing community in Nunavut today, Prodigy could deliver the power plant by early 2030s,\u201d said Lori-Anne Ramsay, chief business development officer at Prodigy Clean Energy. Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) said it\u2019s curious about the technology as a way to reduce carbon emissions. But the Nunavut utility isn\u2019t ready to invest just yet. \u201cQEC has been following transportable nuclear technology closely as a potential long-term option,\u201d said Mariana Barney Guardado, communications manager for QEC. \u201cWhile it remains years away… <\/p>\n

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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Build nuclear power plants in the south and ship them by boat to the Arctic. That\u2019s the idea Prodigy Clean Energy has studied over the past two years, thanks to a $2.75-million research grant from the federal government. \u201cIf there is a willing community in Nunavut today, Prodigy could deliver the power plant by early 2030s,\u201d said Lori-Anne Ramsay, chief business development officer at Prodigy Clean Energy. Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) said it\u2019s curious about the technology as a way to reduce carbon emissions. But the Nunavut utility isn\u2019t ready to invest just yet. \u201cQEC has been following transportable nuclear technology closely as a potential long-term option,\u201d said Mariana Barney Guardado, communications manager for QEC. \u201cWhile it remains years away... <\/p>\n

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