Energy Guidelines for Energy Infrastructure Development
## News Article: Updates on the UK's Revised Energy National Policy Statements (NPSs)
The UK government has made significant strides in its energy policy, with the publication of updated National Policy Statements (NPSs) for energy infrastructure in January 2024. The revised NPSs, which cover renewable, natural gas, gas and oil, and nuclear energy infrastructure, aim to guide decision-making for various energy projects across the nation.
### Key Updates
The overarching policy document for main energy infrastructure projects in the UK, EN-1, has been updated to include the Clean Power 2030 action plan. This plan sets a goal for clean energy sources to provide at least 95% of the UK’s energy by 2030. The updated policy also supports significant increases in renewable energy generation, including offshore wind (43 to 50 gigawatts), onshore wind (27 to 29 gigawatts), and solar (45 to 47 gigawatts).
The Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) programme, launched in 2022, aims to reform Great Britain’s electricity market for a fair, affordable, secure, and efficient clean power system. The final decision was announced on July 10, 2025, focusing on reforms to ensure energy security and efficiency while moving towards clean power by 2030.
### Consultation on Revised Energy NPSs
A consultation on revised energy NPSs was launched on 24 April 2025. This consultation includes updates to the guidance for electricity networks and gas and oil infrastructure. The aim is to make decision-making easier for decision makers, applicants, and the wider public. The consultation is open for public feedback.
### Nuclear Power Generation
While there are no specific updates on nuclear power generation in the context of the revised NPSs, the UK's energy transition plans generally support a diverse mix of energy sources, including nuclear. The 2021 version of EN-6, which pertains to listed nuclear projects capable of being deployed by the end of 2025, remains in effect and is not affected by the 2023 revised NPSs.
In separate news, Senate Republicans in the United States have proposed bonus incentives for advanced nuclear facilities built in communities with high nuclear industry employment levels. However, this does not directly relate to the UK's NPS updates.
In conclusion, the UK's revised energy NPSs represent a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. While there are no major updates to EN-6 specifically, the focus on renewable energy and electricity networks, as well as the ongoing consultation, indicate a commitment to a greener energy future for the nation.
The revised Energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) in the UK, including updates to the guidance for electricity networks and gas and oil infrastructure, aim to facilitate easier decision-making for various energy projects, particularly those focused on renewable energy generation such as offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar. The Clean Power 2030 action plan, included in the updated overarching policy document EN-1, sets a goal for clean energy sources to provide at least 95% of the UK’s energy by 2030, indicating a significant investment in renewable-energy finance.
