Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
STEM Explained
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
Courtney Harnum
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Capital Budget Lead
Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
Julie Thrasher
Career Profiles
Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)
Lisa Jones
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Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Kasia Carisse
Career Profiles
Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)
Karissa Palinka (she/her)
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Technical Engineer
Vivek Chauhan
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Program Advisor, Renewable Generation
Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
STEM Explained
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
Nimesh Patel
Career Profiles
Manager, Engineering Services
Stacey Corbett
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Geographic Information Systems Manager
Generating Electricity: Biomass
Backgrounders
Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?
STEM Explained
These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.
What If You Could Charge Your Phone Using Radio Waves?
STEM Explained
Could we use radio waves to charge electrical technologies in the future?