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Ireland needs clean, reliable and affordable electricity​

We probably need Nuclear​

| Why Nuclear?

Ireland has no credible plan for net zero emissions by 2050. It is more sensible to consider every option, including nuclear energy

Most nations that base zero emissions plans on renewables also rely on either hydro or nuclear energy. Ireland's hydro is relatively limited, so we must consider nuclear - as well as batteries, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage

Using nuclear makes it easier and cheaper to decarbonize electricity, according to the IPCC, the International Energy Agency, and the UN Economic Commission for Europe

18% nuclear could eliminate fossil fuels from our electricity cheaper and faster than the Climate Action Plan that arbitrarily excludes nuclear

Ireland has almost no chance of meeting our emissions limits. It appears reckless to continue without considering nuclear, the world's safest and most-used clean energy option

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|     What is needed

Stop excluding nuclear from studies of zero emissions pathway for Irish energy by 2050 - Government

Assess all net zero pathways, including those with nuclear power, to understand the viability of each to achieve Ireland's emissions limits - Government

Stop passing laws against nuclear power stations in Ireland, as the laws are used to avoid scientific study being conducted into its viability here - Government

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|  What we do

We inform Ireland about the role that nuclear energy could play as a vital part of our clean energy future, so that we have more options for our clean energy future

We explain how deriving 18% of Ireland's electricity from nuclear energy could deliver our fastest, cheapest transition to a zero carbon future, and produce reliable clean electricity from the late 2030s. This timescale is similar to other clean energy technologies being considered by Government, although nuclear energy is more certain than some.

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We joined the European Commission EU SMR Industrial Alliance Technical Working Group that is focused on Public Engagement about nuclear energy in the EU

We joined weCARE to promote strategies for an all-inclusive, low carbon, affordable and reliable energy mix to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions

|  Who We Are

18for0 is an Irish non-profit. With extensive experience in energy and related fields, our volunteers are justifiably concerned about the credibility of the Irish Government's proposals to achieve climate targets

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