Alternative Routes to Market for New Nuclear Projects

Overview

This consultation seeks to examine what steps government can take to enable different routes to market for new advanced nuclear technologies. Government sees great national opportunities in the nuclear sector, and we are seeking responses to support us in developing the policies that will allow this industry to thrive.

Read the consultation document on GOV.UK.

The consultation process: introductory event

We are holding an introductory event about this consultation, which will provide an opportunity to learn more about the consultation process. We plan to run the same event on these dates / locations:

• virtual session, Wednesday 7 February, 11:30-2:30
• London (in person - venue to be confirmed), Thursday 8 February, 11:30-2:30
• London (in person - venue to be confirmed), Monday 12 February, 11:30-2:30

If you would like to attend a session, please contact us at nuclearconsultation@energysecurity.gov.uk, and include your:

• preferred location and date
• full name, organisation and contact details

Workshops on specific topics

We will also hold a series of deep-dive workshops on each of the major topic areas later in the consultation period. The provisional locations for these sessions are London, Manchester, and Cardiff and the provisional topic areas are:

• Chapter 1: Exploring new uses
• Chapter 2: Regulating advanced nuclear
• Chapter 3: Bringing projects to market
• Chapter 4: Supporting future technology

Please email to register your interest in attending these sessions at nuclearconsultation@energysecurity.gov.uk, indicating your choice of session and location.