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By J.P. Antonacci, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator The province is \u201cseriously considering\u201d a nuclear reactor for Nanticoke, \u00a0Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said on Wednesday at the site of the \u00a0former Ontario Power Generation coal-fired power plant in Haldimand \u00a0County. \u201cWe really see \u00a0potential here to attract investment and create jobs,\u201d Lecce said, \u00a0adding the province wants to \u201cbreathe new life\u201d into the site while \u00a0helping meet Ontario\u2019s future electricity needs, with demand projected to increase by as much as 90 per cent by 2050. \u201cWe need to generate a ton of power,\u201d Lecce said. \u201cWe have a serious challenge and a massive opportunity.\u201d Nanticoke was one of three OPG-owned properties shortlisted for a small modular reactor in 2024. On \u00a0Wednesday, Lecce announced OPG and Haldimand County will… <\/p>\n

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By J.P. Antonacci, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator The province is \u201cseriously considering\u201d a nuclear reactor for Nanticoke, \u00a0Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said on Wednesday at the site of the \u00a0former Ontario Power Generation coal-fired power plant in Haldimand \u00a0County. \u201cWe really see \u00a0potential here to attract investment and create jobs,\u201d Lecce said, \u00a0adding the province wants to \u201cbreathe new life\u201d into the site while \u00a0helping meet Ontario\u2019s future electricity needs, with demand projected to increase by as much as 90 per cent by 2050. \u201cWe need to generate a ton of power,\u201d Lecce said. \u201cWe have a serious challenge and a massive opportunity.\u201d Nanticoke was one of three OPG-owned properties shortlisted for a small modular reactor in 2024. On \u00a0Wednesday, Lecce announced OPG and Haldimand County will... <\/p>\n

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