The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), the trade group for the United Kingdom’s civil nuclear industry, unveiled a new report yesterday that sets out a framework for cutting the cost of building new nuclear power plants in Britain.
The 27-page report, Nuclear Sector Deal: Nuclear New Build Cost Reduction, is available online.
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EDF plans to extend life of Hartlepool, Heysham 1
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U.K. nuclear fuel fund open for bids
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