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Written question asked by Lord Ravensdale (Crossbench) on Monday, 3 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 17 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Nuclear Power: Finance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they will publish the consultation on nuclear power being classed as environmentally sustainable in the green taxonomy; and what plans they have to make nuclear energy eligible for green financing.

Answer

On 14th November 2024, the Government published a consultation to assess the value case for a UK Green Taxonomy, which closed on 6 of February 2025. The Government is reviewing responses and will provide a Government Response on next steps in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4651
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Environment protection Nuclear power
Link
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