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THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (NIA) today submitted its response to the government consultation with a clear message that nuclear is vital in combating climate change and ensuring the UK’s security of supply. The NIA welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the future of nuclear and strongly backed the government’s preliminary view that it is in the public interest to have new nuclear as part of a diverse, low-carbon economy. The trade association, which represents more than 140 companies involved in the nuclear supply chain, welcomed the government’s full public consultation on whether to allow energy companies the option to build new nuclear plants in the UK. The NIA’s response says energy companies should have the option of investing in new nuclear in the UK. It is confident new nuclear stations could be on-line by 2017 and that the UK nuclear industry has the capability to deliver. And clear commitment to new nuclear will provide an outstanding opportunity for UK industry to take a significant share of the work. Keith Parker, NIA chief executive, said urgent and sustained action was needed to encourage investment in all low-carbon technologies. “We strongly believe new nuclear is essential in helping to deliver ambitious carbon reduction targets and ensure affordable, stably-priced supply. Nuclear must be part of that solution.” He said nuclear’s low-carbon contribution was vital in delivering the UK’s emissions targets and that new build was urgently needed to avert an electricity generation gap as more and more coal and nuclear plants are retired. “Nuclear is low-carbon and helps maintain diversity, and hence security of the UK’s electricity supply. We firmly believe this is in the nation’s best interest.”
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