Peace River Nuclear Project

Energy Alberta is proposing the construction of two twin CANDU MONARK nuclear reactors, located approximately 30 kilometres north of the Town of Peace River, Alberta. 

As proposed, the Peace River Nuclear Power Project would cover 1,424 hectares in area and operate for approximately 70 years. The plant will generate up to 4,800 megawatts per year. 

The project assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

This is not a Town of Peace River project. Energy Alberta is a private company interested in building this nuclear powerplant north of Peace River.

However, the Town has joined a Regional Energy Committee with neighbouring municipal Council and senior administration representatives to discuss and promote the project as it moves along. On this page, we will provide the latest updates on opportunities for consultation, feedback, and otherwise. 

Latest updates

August 20, 2025 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada suspended the timeline for the impact assessment at the request of the proponent. Comments are accepted throughout the duration of the time limit suspension: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/162918

July 24, 2025 – Notice of Activity from Energy Alberta: 2025 Summer Fieldwork Program. View the full list of planned work here: Summer Field Studies Notification
 
July 7, 2025 – Notice of Referral to Review Panel: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/162247
 
June 23, 2025 – Energy Alberta's response to the summary of issues: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/162074
 
June 23, 2025 – Public comment opportunities with the IAAC and CNSC. See here: English and French
 
June 19, 2025 – Several opportunities are available for engagement and information sharing from June 23-27. See the full list here: https://www.peaceriver.ca/news/upcoming-nuclear-information-sessions
 
June 18, 2025 – Two town hall opportunities specifically in Peace River are available. See the poster here.

June 9, 2025 – A series of town hall opportunities are available to learn more and provide feedback. Read the poster here.
 
June 5, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the Summary of Issues to the proponent on May 23, 2025, for the preparation of the Response to the Summary of Issues: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/89430?culture=en-CA
 

April 16, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is making funding available to help Indigenous Nations and communities and the public participate in the integrated impact assessment process for this project. Applications received by May 16, 2025, will be considered.

April 14, 2025 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are inviting Indigenous Nations and Communities, and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project and provide feedback by May 14, 2025. Comments received will be used to prepare the summary of issues.

Find out more:

https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/89430

https://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Peace-River-Nuclear-Power-Project/11630

https://www.energyalberta.com/