ATIKOKAN GS - Ontario Power Generation

OPG’s Performance Review TWh = 1 billion KWh
2008 saw lower demand for electricity in Ontario due to a mild and
wet summer, a reduction in the use of air conditioners, and energy
conservation efforts. This, combined with record hydroelectric
production and strong nuclear performance, led to a drop of 18 per
cent in the amount of electricity produced from coal, the lowest
since 1996. OPG produced about 70 per cent of Ontario’s electricity
at an average price of 4.9 cents for each kilowatt hour sold.
Generation at Atikokan GS totalled just over 372 million kilowatt
hours for the year. OPG’s Fossil operations continued to perform
reliably throughout the year and provided on-demand electricity
as required especially during the summer months. In addition,
the biomass test program continued to move ahead. Looking
forward, the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal
will lead to further reductions in coal-fuelled generation.
You can read OPG’s 2008 Report on Performance by visiting our
website at www.opg.com.
OPG Sponsors Atikokan Voyageurs
Supporting our Community
Employees at the Atikokan GS contributed more than $17,000
to the annual Charity Trust Campaign. Staff held a number of
fundraising events including a toll gate, pancake breakfast,
Neighbours Newsletter
Cert no. SW-COC-1832
Design, Print, Distribution: OPG Office Services.
Atikokan Neighbours is published for the community
by Ontario Power Generation’s Atikokan Generating Station.
2008 Electricity Generation in Ontario
Nuclear 53%
Hydroelectric 24.1%
Coal 14.5%
Gas/Oil 6.9%
Wind 0.9%
Other Sources 0.6%
Source: Independent Electricity System Operator
OPG is a proud sponsor of a
number of hockey teams in
Atikokan including the Atikokan
Voyageurs Atom Team. This
17-member mixed boys and girls
team had 25 wins and no losses
for the season and attended four
tournaments placing first each time.
Dave Williams and Brad Sampson
(back left), and Mike Krasey (back
right) coach the team.
Back Row: Scott Williams, Cole Mattson,
Grant Legaree, Ethan Slater, Evan
Krasey, John King, Cameron Ivall;
2nd Row: Chelsey Paquette, Cameron
Dunnet, Cole Sampson, Eric Williams,
Stephanie Cornell; Front Row: Cole
Krassey, Aiden Laboisseur, Shawnte
Anderson, Andrew Squires, Fayth
Chambers.
50/50 draw, BBQ, free throws, t-shirt sales, Halloween bake
sale and a pizza windup. This campaign provided support to:
Atikokan General Hospital, Atikokan High School Endowment
Fund, Canadian Cancer Society, Kiwanis Easter Seal Fund,
Atikokan Special Olympics and more.
Telephone: (807) 597-1110
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1900, Highway #622
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
www.opg.com