Chloe SmithMP for Norwich North
Chloe SmithToday the Government has announced a major acceleration of homegrown power in the plan for energy independence – from nuclear to offshore wind.
Improving our domestic energy supplies is critical to boosting our energy security in light of the war in Ukraine while delivering cheaper energy to UK households.
That is why the Government's British Energy Security Strategy will accelerate new nuclear, renewables and support domestic oil and gas. This will develop the nuclear industry with an ambition of producing 24GW by 2050 and through the creation of a new body, Great British Nuclear, to drive our goal.
The Government’s British Energy Security Strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen, whilst supporting the production of domestic oil and gas in the nearer term – which could see 95% of electricity by 2030 being low carbon.
The strategy will see a significant acceleration of nuclear, with an ambition of up to 24GW by 2050 to come from this safe, clean, and reliable source of power. This would represent up to around 25% of our projected electricity demand. Subject to technology readiness from industry, Small Modular Reactors will form a key part of the nuclear project pipeline.
Targets for offshore wind will also be increased and the Hydrogen target, seizing new green industries.
The strategy will reduce the UK's dependence on foreign gas, create thousands of jobs and new industries so we can enjoy cleaner, cheaper British power.
As MP for Norwich North, protecting our environment is one of my priorities. To find out more about what action I am taking both in Norwich and Westminster for this work, please visit: https://www.chloesmith.org.uk/myplan/environment.
For further information about this announcement, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-acceleration-of-homegrown-power-in-britains-plan-for-greater-energy-independence
