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 makes sense to consider every option, including nuclear energy
Most national zero emissions plans use either hydro or nuclear energy along with renewables. Ireland's hydro is relatively limited, so we must consider nuclear; as well as batteries, hydrogen, interconnection, and carbon capture and storage
Including 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
| 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
| What we do
We inform Ireland about how nuclear energy could be vital to ensuring that we have a credible plan to supply clean energy that meets Ireland's needs and wants
We explain how deriving 18% of Ireland's electricity from nuclear energy could deliver our fastest, cheapest transition to a zero carbon electricity by 2040. This timescale is similar to other clean energy technologies being considered by Government, although nuclear energy is more certain and more affordable than some.
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
