UK Watchdog Says Sizewell C Power Will Cost More Than Hinkley Point

A UK watchdog report states that electricity from the planned Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk will cost consumers more than power from the existing Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The report compares the full cost of energy delivered to households from both projects. It finds that Sizewell C will result in higher bills for consumers than Hinkley Point C.

The watchdog examined the total expenses tied to building and operating each plant. Officials said the difference stems from construction costs and financing terms for the Suffolk site. The report does not name specific officials or provide exact price figures in its summary.

It focuses on the relative impact on household energy payments. The projects are both large-scale nuclear developments intended to supply low-carbon electricity to the UK grid.