Earth Month: Green Energy
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power our vehicles
Julie Thrasher
Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)
I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
Kasia Carisse
Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)
I supervise the main control room at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
Lisa Jones
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
I lead initiatives to improve leadership as well as the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Karissa Palinka (she/her)
Technical Engineer
Karissa is working to reduce our carbon footprint through the use of Small Modular Reactors.
Stephen Edison
Energy Transition Advisor
I use science and engineering to find solutions in support of energy transition and lower carbon.
Peter Grootelaar
Engineer, Kitimat Operations Superintendent
Karen Thomas
Structural Engineer (Module Integration Manager)
Jean Paquin
Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto
Jean Paquin is a Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto.
Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
What If You Could Charge Your Phone Using Radio Waves?
Could we use radio waves to charge electrical technologies in the future?
Understanding Electricity Supply and Demand
Electricity demand changes constantly. Suppliers need to generate more electrical energy when demand is high, and less when demand is low.
Thermopower and the Body Heat-Powered Flashlight
Can your body be a source of electricity generation? Maybe, if you understand heat transfer. Explore this concept through a 2013 invention by a Canadian teen.
Microbial Fuel Cells
In a few decades, some of the electricity you use might be generated by bacteria.
The History and Uses of Hydrogen
Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.