Source · Select Committees · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Acknowledged
Government must consider proposals for a diverse fleet of reactors for future energy needs.
Conclusion
Looking beyond EN-7, the Government will need to start considering proposals for a more diverse fleet of reactors with different benefits and risks. A future NPS might, for certain technologies, need to disapply criteria or introduce entirely new ones. (Conclusion, Paragraph 38) 25
Government Response Summary
The government notes the committee's conclusion about a future NPS needing to accommodate diverse reactor technologies and include technology-specific criteria. It states it is open to exploring these opportunities and will continue engagement with industry and experts.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Government notes the Committee’s conclusion that a future NPS should accommodate proposals from a more diverse range of reactor technologies and include technology-specific criteria. We remain committed to updating the nuclear planning framework regularly to ensure it remains fit for purpose and evolves with technology development. Government is open to exploring opportunities for technology-specific criteria and will continue to engage with industry, regulators and independent experts as we develop future siting policy.