Why Nuclear?

Nuclear energy is a one of the most reliable sources of low carbon energy helping to reach the UK’s ambitious net zero targets.

Economic benefits

Investing in nuclear energy projects helps unlock new jobs for 1,000s of individuals across the UK.

64,000 direct jobs
£6.1 billion value added
£4.5 billion in taxes per year.

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Environmental

Nuclear has the lowest lifecycle carbon, land use, and metal use of all electricity generation technologies. Only sector that tracks, makes safe and for new build, pays for its own waste.

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Energy security

Homegrown nuclear energy can help to protect the country from price volatility from international energy exports.