{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Frbc-disruptors.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fsmall-modular-reactors-wLgsC76U","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Canada’s Big Plans for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f17078a4-4277-4c0a-8a65-e1d7050657be/35fdaa6a-516f-4d6a-bd84-1a093d753cfa/rbc-20artwork.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/a217addb-5a44-4b8e-9818-a371216a1965\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Canada’s Big Plans for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Nuclear innovation is making a resurgence as an attractive power source for a net-zero future — from large legacy reactors to small modular reactors (SMRs).\n \nSMRs use compact and moveable nuclear technology, and if commercialized successfully, could bring new, non-emitting sources of electricity to big cities and remote communities alike, while providing greater flexibility to key Canadian industries that currently use fossil fuels.\n \nSo how do SMRs contribute to Canada’s energy security and what are the economic benefits to becoming a global leader?\n \nOn this episode, we’re joined by three nuclear leaders working to make SMRs a reality; Nicolle Butcher, COO at Ontario Power Generation; Bill Labbe, CEO at ARC Clean Technology Canada; and Heather Chalmers, CEO at GE Vernova.\n"}