Investing in our low-carbon future

Our consultations in the region led to engagement with more than 10,000 people and organisations.

Our application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) was more than 50,000 pages long.

The UK Government agreed a land option agreement with EDF to fund further development of the project.

MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of legislation to introduce Regulated Asset Base (RAB) funding for nuclear.

Approval of the DCO comes after the Planning Inspectorate says the benefits of the project “strongly outweigh the impacts”.

The Government agrees to invest in the project becoming a 50% shareholder alongside EDF.

The Environment Agency grants permits which are required before construction can begin.

This funding allocation is to speed up preparation of site for construction, procurement of key supply chain components, and to expand the workforce.

The UK Government launches the formal process to raise private investment for Sizewell C.

Green light for formal construction to begin.

The funding will help Sizewell C continue to prepare for full construction.

First nuclear site licence issued by the Office for Nuclear Regulation since Hinkley Point C’s licence in 2012.