Annus horribilis: The Point Lepreau nuclear generating station is having what may be its worst year ever
The Point Lepreau generating station went online in 1983 but has rarely had the operational problems it has suffered this year. N.B. Power president Lori Clark says it’s become apparent that refurbishing only the nuclear half of the station more than a decade ago was a mistake, as breakdowns in non-nuclear equipment continue to plague the facility.