Responding to the Government’s plans to reform nuclear planning and regulations, Kisha Couchman, Deputy Director of Policy (Investments) at Energy UK, said:
“Nuclear energy will play a vital role in a diverse and low-carbon energy system, providing clean, reliable power across the UK. Introducing smarter regulation is an important step towards delivering the pace and scale of nuclear deployment the country needs.
“A more streamlined and predictable regulatory framework will reduce unnecessary complexity, unlock investment, and help bring projects forward more quickly. This will ensure the UK maintains a broad mix of homegrown energy sources that will strengthen our energy security and support economic growth.”