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The role of nuclear power in a low carbon economy (2006)
| Author | SDC |
| Date | March 2006 |
| Classification | 6.01.2.15/42 (NP & GREENHOUSE EFFECT - CO2 REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE) |
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From the publication:
Introduction 1.1 Why the SDC is re-examining its nuclear position The SDC's previous position on nuclear power was agreed in 2001 as part of our input into the Energy Review conducted by the Performance and Innovation Unit of the cabinet Office. This formed the basis of our input to the Energy White Paper (EWP) process. The 2003 Energy White Paper was a watershed in energy policy, and was unique internationally for committing the UK to a 60% cut in CO2 emissions by 2050. Although it is now possible that this target will need to be increased, in order to meet the international obligation to avoid dangerous climate change, the EWP contained a bold vision for future energy supply and demand. The four primary goals were: > Putting the UK on a path to cut CO2 emissions by 60% by 2050, with real progress by 2020 > To maintain the reliability of energy supplies > To promote competitive markets in the UK and beyond > To ensure that every home is adequately and affordably heated. The EWP outlined a vision for energy supply in 2020, which saw electricity supplies still based on a market-based grid, but with increasing commitment to more local generation and microgeneration. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, renewables, and greater use of combined heat and power (CHP), the EWP stressed the need for technological and economic innovation to help bring new technologies to the market, thereby creating future options.
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