Nuclear power, one day coming to Albert,a is an exciting prospect for Capital Power Corp., but its chief executive says it’s too soon for the electricity generator to contemplate any meaningful investment in the idea.

“We’re exploring it with best-in-class experts, we’re collaborating with government and we’re keen to move to the next steps,” Avik Dey told analysts on a conference call Wednesday to discuss the company’s third-quarter results.

“In terms of capital allocation or putting risk capital towards it, it’s not something we expect to do in the short- to medium-term unless there’s something material that changes commercially.”

In August, the Alberta government announced it would hold consultations on establishing a nuclear power industry in the province. Premier Danielle Smith has

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