BC’s First SMR: A Strategic Clean Energy Asset for the Okanagan Valley

NEWC is advancing British Columbia’s first Small Modular Reactor in the Okanagan Valley — a first-of-its-kind clean energy project designed to deliver firm, carbon-free electrical power, industrial heat, and hydrogen production.

This demonstration SMR will serve regional needs while creating long-term economic and community benefits and establishing the foundation for broader deployment across BC and Western Canada.

Outputs
Clean electricity
High-temperature process heat
Hydrogen production
Regional economic and industrial benefits

Why the Okanagan

The Okanagan combines clean-tech momentum, rapid growth, strong academic partners, and strategic regional positioning. Federal regulatory pathways, enduring Indigenous partnerships, and academic support provide a strong foundation for SMR deployment.

Scalable Across the West

A model for mining regions, hydrogen hubs, and remote/off-grid communities.