E.ON UK Press Releases - October 2001

25/10/2001 00:00
Ratcliffe-on-Soar “an excellent environmental example”

One of the area’s best-known landmarks, Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, has won praise from a local MEP for being an “excellent example” of environmental performance. On an official visit to the Powergen station, Liberal Democrat MEP, Nick Clegg saw
18/10/2001 00:00
Lisa Burke beats TV blondes in Weathergirl poll

Sky weather presenter Lisa Burke has beaten tough competition from TV blondes Denise Van Outen and Ulrika Jonsson to win the prestigious title of the nation's sexiest weather girl. In a poll of 1,000 British men, brunette newcomer Lisa Burke scooped the
18/10/2001 00:00
Powergen launches new look for ITV weather sponsorship

It's official - the UK's weather is changing. Storm clouds will gather when boyfriends fail to call, boardroom snow will melt as long as the heat is turned up and living room rain will clear once the telephone is back on the hook. Powergen has today (18
12/10/2001 00:00
E.ON and Powergen Deal Receives US Energy Regulator Approval

The acquisition by German company, E.ON AG of the UK’s Powergen plc has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This approval follows earlier approvals from state regulators in Kentucky and Virginia. Commenting on this approval
09/10/2001 00:00
Powergen appoints new MD for Services

Powergen has appointed Bennett Gaines as Managing Director of Services. Bennett, aged 47, is currently Director of Supply Chain and Operating Services of energy company LG&E, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to joining LG&E, which Powergen acquired
08/10/2001 00:00
Powergen Increases Global Bond Issue to US$1.2 billion to Satisfy Demand

Powergen has launched its first US dollar global bond. The issue, originally planned at US$1 billion generated such interest that it has been increased to US$1.2 billion. Powergen is the first European company back into the New York bond market following