French energy giant EDF claims its Somerset nuclear power plant would be able to save UK consumers more than £1bn on energy bills this year alone if it was already up and running.
The company, which is constructing Hinkley Point C near Bridgwater, has spoken out following comments made by the business secretary on Friday (May 13) over the cost of plans to build more nuclear power stations in the UK.
Kwasi Kwarteng told householders to prepare for a “small rise” in energy bills as part of the Government’s proposals to fund a new fleet of reactors around the country.
