Why Methane Gas?

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Re: Proposed Riverside Generating Station (Project Reference No. 89801)

Hi all,

As a young member of the local community, as well as a part of the technological development in the St. Clair area I am excited to hear the site is being considered for redevelopment.

That being said, based on the available information I have a couple questions specific to the project:

  • Why are other grid stabilizing technologies considered incompatible with the site? Notably small modular reactors.

    • Best deployed in fleets, complementing those planned for Darlington

    • Able to handle baseload generation

    • Contributes to skilled labour in the area and nation

    • Has a future beyond 2050

    • Diversifies local grid

  • Will pollution from existing local industrial regions compound with the proposed plants pollution?

    • 3/10 of Ontarios largest fossil fuel generating stations (By Watt capacity) are currently operating in the area. The proposed project will result in 4/10 being within 15KM of the Corunna-Mooretown area

    • The area contains an above average amount of industrial manufacturing

    • The area has a history of environmental concerns, especially amongs First Nations people

    • Carbon dioxide and methane gas are currently the largest human-caused contributors to greenhouse gasses

 

Thanks for the time and opportunity to comment!

-Seth

Submitted by
Seth Klompstra
Phase
Planning
Public Notice
Public Notice - Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
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Date Submitted
2025-10-06 - 11:16 PM
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