NB Power Nuclear is responsible for operating the Point Lepreau Generating Station, to safely and reliably generate electricity for the wholesale market and provide a return to the owner. The 635 MW unit, commissioned in 1983, was the first CANDU-6 to begin commercial operation.

Nuclear safety is the primary focus of station activities. CANDU is an established Canadian technology with an excellent nuclear safety record, and Point Lepreau is a safe working environment. The station has exceeded one million person-hours without a lost-time accident on three occasions.

Point Lepreau has been a reliable generator during its 23 years of operation – its in-service capacity factor is approximately 83 percent, slightly above design performance expectations. The facility accounts for up to 30 percent of in-province generation.

Related Links:

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Canadian Nuclear Association

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency