Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate Sizewell B: Contract for Difference.
Michael Shanks (Labour)
As we move towards a clean power system, electricity demand is expected to increase significantly as heat, transport and industry are electrified. Delivering this transition at the lowest cost requires a mix of technologies. While renewable energy will form the backbone of the system, baseload power such as nuclear is essential to maintain system reliability, reduce overall system costs and protect consumers from exposure to global energy price shocks.
This approach is consistent with international best practice. Several countries, including Belgium, France and the US, have recently taken steps to extend the lifetimes of their existing nuclear power stations to strengthen energy security and support decarbonisation.
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