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Nuclear Energy
Powering people's lives

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

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Why Wylfa is the biggest prize in Welsh history

NIA's Iolo James assesses why new nuclear at Wylfa is Wales's greatest opportunity.

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Jobs Map 2023
Nuclear jobs surge

Over 77,00 people currently work in the civil nuclear sector in the UK

Delivering Value report

The economic
impact of UK nuclear

NIA and Oxford Economics report into the economic contribution of the UK civil nuclear industry

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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Your source for news, events and updates in the UK nuclear industry

Publications / 15th April 2024

Industry Link: Spring 2024

Briefs & Consultations / 12th April 2024

NIA Response to the ‘Alternative Routes to Market for New Nuclear Projects’ Consultation

News / 12th April 2024

Peter Hill CBE appointed as new Chair of the NDA

News / 11th April 2024

Hunterston A completes a decade of delivery

News / 10th April 2024

NNL Chief Executive, Prof. Paul Howarth, to Retire in 2025

News / 9th April 2024

NSG Announced as RoSPA Sector Award Winner and Sir George Earle Trophy Finalist

Blog / 9th April 2024

Nuclear is flexible

News / 8th April 2024

Learners to gain vital skills for careers in nuclear health physics

Press Release / 5th April 2024

First Ever Advanced Reactor Submitted for Justification in UK 

Press Release / 4th April 2024

NIA welcomes Government funding for X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear for first Advanced Modular Reactor Award

Events

Fit For Nuclear introduction webinar – 18/04/2024

News / 4th April 2024

UK Government Selects X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear for First Advanced Modular Reactor Award from Future Nuclear Enabling Fund  

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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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