nuclear generation

In 1956, the UK became the first country in the world to generate nuclear power commercially and today nuclear power is still playing an important role in the UK’s energy mix. The Government confirmed in is 2010 Annual Energy Statement that Nuclear - in combination with renewable energy and Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) – would play an important role in the UK’s future energy mix.

In light of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the UK’s Chief Nuclear Inspector was requested by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to report on the implications of this event on the UK nuclear industry. The report concluded that there was no reason to curtail nuclear power generation in the UK but emphasized the importance of decommissioning of former nuclear sites.

company position

We believe that nuclear power has an important role as part of a diverse energy mix in a low carbon UK economy. However, it is important that it pays its own way and is not a burden on the tax payer.

In light of the Fukushima accident, we also support the decision to perform ‘stress tests’ at European nuclear stations.

> Read the full position paper

lastest news

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) releases draft Business Plan for 2012-2015 - 12/12/2011

On the 12th December, the NDA Consultation published its 2012/13 draft Business Plan for consultation. The business plan outlines the NDA’s key priorities for the next three years with the highest priority still the work on the legacy ponds and Silos at Sellafield.

The total planned expenditure for the 2012-13 period is £3billion. The UK government will fund £2.3 of this expenditure, with the remaining £0.7billion supplied by income from commercial operations.

> Read the full press release from the NDA

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