At-A-Glance: The Key Points Of The UK Energy Review

If nothing is done, the share of electricity generated by nuclear will fall from just under 20% now to 6% in 15 years' time "New nuclear power stations would make a significant contribution to meeting our energy policy goals," says the review - if existing capacity is replaced carbon emissions would be lower by the equivalent of two gas-fired power stations The Health and Safety Executive will develop guidance for potential promoters of new nuclear power plants by early next year The private sector will have to fund, build and operate nuclear plants and cover decommissioning costs Safety and security will be "paramount" for building new nuclear plants The planning rules for nuclear and other new energy plants needs to be overhauled Saving energy Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/5169888.stm Published: 2006/07/11 16:28:51 GMT [Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on July 13, 2006]

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