We are the NIA

Nuclear Energy
Powering people's lives

We are the voice of the UK's civil nuclear industry

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65 years of clean energy

Clean, reliable power.
Good jobs.
Green future.

What is nuclear energy?

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Net Zero Needs Nuclear

Nuclear is our only source of clean energy available 24/7. We can’t reach our climate goals without it.

Most reliable

Nuclear has saved the UK more carbon emissions than any other power source – 2.3 billion tonnes

Nuclear is 24/7 >
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Most powerful

One nuclear fuel pellet the size of a thumbnail can power an electric car for 20,000 miles

Nuclear is efficient >
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Most sustainable

Nuclear power produces less CO2 emissions over its lifecycle than any other electricity source

Nuclear is low carbon >
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The source for updates in the nuclear industry

Press Release / 23rd December 2021

Scotland uses most nuclear of UK nations

News / 17th December 2021

World-leading experts join UKAEA fusion energy mission

News / 15th December 2021

Funding grants announced for three ANSIC challenges to explore advanced nuclear technologies

News / 14th December 2021

Energy Minister Champions UK Opportunity in Advanced Nuclear Fuels Manufacture

News / 14th December 2021

Nuclear Bursary Open for Applications

News / 14th December 2021

FORATOM highlights importance of maintaining existing nuclear fleet

Press Release / 14th December 2021

Balancing the UK electricity grid costs households almost £20

News / 10th December 2021

Frazer-Nash Consultancy to provide energy generation and distribution technical support to the UK’s £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio

News / 2nd December 2021

Cavendish Nuclear awarded £20 million Dounreay contract

Publications / 2nd December 2021

Industry Link: Winter 2021

News / 1st December 2021

New hybrid trains set to reduce Sellafield’s carbon footprint

News / 1st December 2021

EDF and Veolia announce the creation of Waste2Glass: a joint venture to develop innovative radioactive waste treatment solutions

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Why Join the NIA?

The Nuclear Industry Association
is a highly effective advocate, providing a dynamic and credible voice on behalf of its membership.

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I truly believe the first step to success for an organisation in the UK civil nuclear industry is to join the NIA.

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