Spain insists on energy saving, not nuclear plants

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http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSLL64460720090121

Spain insists on energy saving, not nuclear plants
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:09pm EST

MADRID, Jan 21(Reuters) - Spain on Wednesday reaffirmed its policy of not commissioning new nuclear power plants a day after its biggest utility unveiled plans to build them in Britain, while repeating pledges to boost renewables and save energy.

"There will be no new nuclear plants," Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian told journalists when asked to comment on Iberdrola's (IBE.MC) joint venture with Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE.L) to build nuclear power stations.

Sebastian noted that Spanish energy consumption per head was 20 percent above the European average.

"Saving 20 percent would be the equivalent of doubling the number of nuclear power plants. It seems easier and cheaper to me," he said.

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[GliderGuider]

1. A very sensible decision.

Of course, during a global recession it's also an easy one.

[midnight]

2. That seems so intelligent. Good for Spain.