Building the “golden age” of energy in the UK - committee to hear from companies planning for nuclear energy generation

Oral evidence 3pm Wednesday 10 September Planning for nuclear energy generation  

Building the “golden age” of energy in the UK  

The Government is relying on new nuclear projects to deliver energy security and decarbonise electricity generation, reversing decades of declining capacity. 

Announcing funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in June, the Energy Secretary said: “We need new nuclear to deliver a golden age of clean energy abundance.” 

But what does a clean energy Britain look like? Does the planning system incentivise development that truly delivers for the nation in the long term? 

The Government has pledged reforms to streamline planning approvals and provide certainty to nuclear power developers. 

Hearing from representatives of Rolls-Royce SMR, Sizewell C, the wider nuclear industry, and regulators, the ESNZ Committee will examine Government proposals to change planning guidance for approving the next generation of nuclear projects. 

On Wednesday 10 September at 3pm 

• Alastair Evans, Director of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Rolls-Royce SMR 

• Julia Pyke, Joint Managing Director at Sizewell C 

• Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive at Nuclear Industry Association 

At 4:00pm 

• Catherine Anderson, Board member at National Infrastructure Planning Association 

• Mike Finnerty, Chief Executive and Chief Nuclear Inspector at Office for Nuclear Regulation 

• Rebecca Phillips, Interim Chief Planning Inspector at Planning Inspectorate