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Energy

Albertans invited to share thoughts on nuclear energy in the province

Mar 5, 2026 | 4:53 PM

The provincial government says Albertans have one more opportunity to share their thoughts on adding nuclear energy to Alberta’s energy mix by completing an online survey.

The Nuclear Energy Survey is open to all Albertans and will run from March 3 until March 24. The government says it will be one of the final engagement activities undertaken by Alberta’s Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel and help determine how the province will move forward on adding nuclear power to the energy mix to meet growing electricity demands.

“Meeting Alberta’s growing electricity needs means securing a strong energy future now,” explained Chantelle de Jonge, parliamentary secretary, Affordability and Utilities, in a press release this week. “On behalf of the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel, I want to thank everyone who has participated in the engagement process. By sharing your thoughts on nuclear power, you’re helping ensure the province’s next steps reflect the values and priorities of everyone who calls Alberta home.”

According to government officials, the survey follows a series of successful engagement activities. Since the launch of the nuclear engagement process in August 2025, the province claims almost 5,000 Albertans have shared feedback during the initial nuclear energy development survey informing the engagement process.

Officials say a total of 40 organizations contributed to a request for information and hundreds of Albertans attended virtual webinars and in-person townhalls. The province further points out, the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel also met directly with Indigenous communities, municipalities and regional stakeholders.

The goernment says feedback gathered throughout the engagement will be analyzed and used to inform the panel’s final report, which is expected to be delivered to the Minister of Affordability and Utilities by March 31. The province says the report will help guide the development of a nuclear energy roadmap for Alberta.

Albertans looking to stay up-to-date on the engagement process can visit alberta.ca/nuclear-energy-engagement.

Alberta government key Facts:

• The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel is chaired by Parliamentary Secretary of Affordability and Utilities Chantelle de Jonge and includes five additional members with diverse experience and leadership in industry, academia and Indigenous government:
  • Deron Bilous, principal, DB Strategic Consulting
  • Tim Boston, principal, Boston Edge Strategies Inc.
  • Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO, Indian Resource Council of Canada
  • Rüdiger Tscherning, fellow on Nuclear Law and Policy, University of Calgary
  • Harrie Vredenburg, professor of Strategy and Global Management, University of Calgary