{"podcast":{"title":"The Sustainability Agenda","slug":"the-sustainability-agenda-5831027","podcast_index_feed_id":5831027,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/cOnl3bau","website_url":"https://thesustainabilityagenda.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/45e0c518-a723-4c2d-8373-08f14888c097/db381d94-fdee-49cb-b6c9-33755fae3164/3000x3000/podcast-graphic-the-20sustainability-20agenda.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"CIBC","episode_count":113,"summary":"Welcome to The Sustainability Agenda by CIBC Capital Markets. A podcast series focusing on the evolving complexities of the sustainability landscape. With a view on addressing current issues in a concise format to help you navigate and take action.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T06:29:08.952902+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sustainability-agenda-5831027"},"episode":{"title":"Powering the future: The role of SMRs in energy diversification","slug":"powering-the-future-the-role-of-smrs-in-energy-diversification","published_at":"2025-06-12T14:14:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sustainability-agenda-5831027/powering-the-future-the-role-of-smrs-in-energy-diversification","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sustainability-agenda-5831027","url":"https://thesustainabilityagenda.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-the-future-the-role-of-smrs-in-energy-diversification-9WAz0uE4","audio_url":"https://afp-922671-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/759d569d-f634-48c8-b56b-39c575f02203/episodes/e7b2f48e-cff2-4477-9d8a-17afb638c8e6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=759d569d-f634-48c8-b56b-39c575f02203&awEpisodeId=e7b2f48e-cff2-4477-9d8a-17afb638c8e6&feed=cOnl3bau","summary":"In this episode of The Sustainability Agenda, host Tom Heintzman speaks with Kim Lauritsen, Senior Vice President at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), about the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in meeting Ontario’s growing energy demands and advancing global decarbonization efforts. Kim highlights the benefits of SMRs, including their scalability, modular design, and ability to complement renewables, while also discussing OPG’s plans to deploy GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMRs at Darlington and expand expertise internationally. The conversation underscores the importance of leveraging Ontario’s strong nuclear supply chain, fostering Indigenous partnerships, and driving innovation to position Canada as a leader in clean energy and nuclear technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Sustainability Agenda, host Tom Heintzman speaks with Kim Lauritsen, Senior Vice President at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), about…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-sustainability-agenda-5831027/episodes/powering-the-future-the-role-of-smrs-in-energy-diversification/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sustainability-agenda-5831027/powering-the-future-the-role-of-smrs-in-energy-diversification.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}