Building low-income energy retrofits into the upcoming Canada Green Buildings Strategy is the right thing to do. It also meets the politics of the moment.
I asked why small nuclear reactors have been chosen since this is the most expensive and worst choice. The answer was "it's what the lobbyists want". Apparently Chaulk River reactor was built to supply plutonium to other countries such as France, the U.S. and India to provide plutonium for nuclear weapons. The production of medical isotopes was a cover story.
Brilliant analysis and recommendations. I advocate for low income energy programs as a volunteer but you’ve added some surprising new insights like the comparison with early oil sands subsidies.
By the way your substack registration for being able to comment needs a lot more explanation about who will see the profile and what organization is managing the system. It’s very weird to be asked for the information and then asked to sign up for newsletters that have nothing to do with you just to be able to make a comment.
I asked why small nuclear reactors have been chosen since this is the most expensive and worst choice. The answer was "it's what the lobbyists want". Apparently Chaulk River reactor was built to supply plutonium to other countries such as France, the U.S. and India to provide plutonium for nuclear weapons. The production of medical isotopes was a cover story.
Brilliant analysis and recommendations. I advocate for low income energy programs as a volunteer but you’ve added some surprising new insights like the comparison with early oil sands subsidies.
By the way your substack registration for being able to comment needs a lot more explanation about who will see the profile and what organization is managing the system. It’s very weird to be asked for the information and then asked to sign up for newsletters that have nothing to do with you just to be able to make a comment.