05/02/2009
AEP statement on planning permission for three new power stations
Commenting on today’s (5 February) announcement by the Government on planning permission for three new power stations, David Porter, Chief Executive of the Association of Electricity Producers said:
"We welcome today's consents for three large new power stations. But to fill the gap which will be left by old plant that is closing, we shall need far more new capacity. Power companies will have to invest £100 billion in new plant and timely planning decisions will be vital."
Contact:
David Porter, Chief Executive, 07799134255
Laura Schmidt, Communications Executive, 020 7747 2922
Notes:
The Association of Electricity Producers (AEP) represents large, medium and small companies accounting for more than 95% of the UK generating capacity. Between them, the members embrace all of the generating technologies used commercially in the UK, from coal, gas and nuclear power, to a wide range of renewable energies. Many of the Association’s members are carrying out or planning investments in new power stations.