The announcement is the latest step in Ontario's push to expand electricity generation. Former coal plant offers 'jewel' of a siteLecce said Nanticoke is uniquely positioned for a new power project because much of the infrastructure is already in place. Bentley said she hopes to see new energy generation on the site within five to 10 years. A Nanticoke Generating Station sign is seen on Wednesday, when Lecce said Nanticoke is uniquely positioned for a new power project because much of the infrastructure is already in place. "This is more than an energy project.