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The role of nuclear power in a low carbon economy (2006)

Auteur	SDC
Datum	maart 2006
Classificatie	6.01.2.15/42 (KE & BROEIKAS - ALGEMEEN KLIMAAT & CO2 REDUCTIE)
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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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