Following the poll results, M&C Energy Group has asked Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in UK to support nuclear energy in the country.
M&C energy analyst David Hunter said that Chris Huhne’s opposition to nuclear is well-documented, however it seems that grass roots Lib Dem members are falling in line with wider public support for nuclear.
More than a quarter of respondents are even in favor of public subsidy for kick-starting the nuclear new build, the poll revealed.
“The challenge is gargantuan and the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change must now take the lead to stimulate nuclear new build,” Hunter said.
“OFGEM, the industry regulator, estimates that £200bn of investment needs to be found in the next decade to secure Britain’s energy future.
“If getting the ‘green light’ by members gives Mr Huhne permission to press ahead then he needs to do so and fast or the UK will fall further behind in the race to light and heat Britain.”
Hunter also expressed concern at what he refers to as the marginalization of Scotland, which is still committed to eliminating nuclear power north of the border.
