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What you need to know about Darlington’s reactors Greenpeace – August 31, 2012 These are the frequently asked questions about Darlington Ontario’s nuclear reactors. If this information leaves you concerned and you want the government to re-consider their plan, sign up below. Why “Stop Darlington”?

The biggest threat to building a green energy sector in Ontario is the $36 billion earmarked to build two new, and re-build four outdated, risky nuclear reactors at Darlington, 60 kilometers east of Toronto.

Spending billions to rebuild old reactors and to build new ones at Darlington comes with unnecessary accident risks, damages Lake Ontario, and burdens future generations with stockpiles of radioactive waste.

What’s being proposed at Darlington?

Dalton McGuinty’s government has directed Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to build two new reactors and rebuild the four existing reactors at the Darlington site. OPG needs approval from the federal government to proceed with these projects.

How much would it cost to build two new reactors at Darlington?

The costs continue to skyrocket.

In 2007, Ontario’s electricity planning agency, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), said it would cost $ 6 billion to build two new reactors at Darlington.

In 2009, the McGuinty government suspended the purchase of new reactors when the price was $20 billion more than the original estimate – $26 billion

How do Premier McGuinty’s plans for Darlington limit the growth of green energy in Ontario?

The McGuinty government directed government agencies to stop the expansion of renewable energy in 2018. If the Premier reversed that one decision, green energy could continue to grow. Renewable energy could then replace Darlington’s reactors………

October 19, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general