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Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions

We're seeking views on amending the Contract for Difference (CfD) legislation to enable existing nuclear generating assets to be eligible for CfDs to incentivise investment into lifetime extensions.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

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This consultation seeks views on amending the Contract for Difference (CfD) legislation to enable existing nuclear generating assets to be eligible for CfDs to incentivise investment into lifetime extensions of operating nuclear plants, subject to all value for money considerations and relevant approvals.

We welcome views from statutory consultees, which includes:

the devolved governments
electricity suppliers
Ofgem
the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

We also welcome responses from anyone with an interest in the policy areas.

Documents

Consultation on financial support for nuclear lifetime extensionsapplication/pdf Consultation on financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions (accessible webpage)Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions: government response to consultationapplication/pdf Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions: government response to consultation (accessible webpage)