Bruce Power sets record for electricity output in 2014

Bruce Power’s eight units set a company record for electricity output in 2014, with Bruce A and B generating stations surpassing a site record previously achieved in 1991.

This record-setting production allowed Bruce Power to provide 30 per cent of Ontario’s power at 30 per cent less than the average price of electricity in 2014, keeping costs stable for families and businesses, said Duncan Hawthorne, president and chief executive officer.

“I’m extremely proud of our accomplishments in 2014, and must recognize our employees for the important work they do in keeping our eight units producing safe and carbon-free nuclear energy that’s there for the people of Ontario when they need it,” said Hawthorne.

Nuclear continues to be a workhorse in the province, providing 62 per     cent of Ontario’s electricity in 2014. Hydro provided 24 per cent; natural gas, nine per cent; and wind, four per cent; while other sources chipped in one per cent.

Last year, Bruce Power invested more than $200-million in private money into publicly-owned assets during planned maintenance outages on Units 3, 5 and 7. The result of these outages is more reliable reactors which keep electricity prices low and Ontario’s air clean, said Hawthorne.

“Bruce Power plays a major role in Ontario’s energy supply mix, and we will continue to invest millions of private dollars into these provincially-owned reactors every year to maintain their reliability."