UK's 2007 White Paper On Energy

Question 1

What did the white paper on energy back?

Answer 1

Renewable energy and improved efficiency measures, also the expansion of the nuclear industry.

Question 2

What was stated on the white paper?

Answer 2

> uk needs to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels
the uk is committed to addressing the issue of climate change and nuclear power could play a vital part in this due to its low carbon emissions
the third of current electricity-generating capacity is due to close in the next 20 years, and there is a pressing need for investment in new low-carbon sources of energy.

Question 3

What is planned to happen to the uk’s current nuclear power stations?

Answer 3

Phased out by 2023, and many traditional oil and coal fired power stations are also reaching the end of their lives.

Question 4

What did the government support construction of?

Answer 4

10 new nuclear power stations, at a cost of £1.2 billion each, through private investment.

Question 5

What sites were decided for the new nuclear power stations?

Answer 5

Hinkley point and Sizewell.