E.ON UK Press Releases - May 2002

28/05/2002 00:00
‘Going Green’ in Ashfield

Councillor Ken Creed, Leader of Ashfield District Council, recently opened the country’s first housing units with a revolutionary ‘green’ heating system. The housing development, owned by Metropolitan Housing Trust at Plane Tree Court, Hucknall, contains
27/05/2002 00:00
Powergen Renewables disappointed by National Assembly of Wales decision over wind farm

News that the National Assembly of Wales has thrown out plans for the 21MW Nant Carfan wind farm has left developers Powergen Renewables disappointed. The wind farm, located near Llanbrynmair in Powys, had been the subject of a public inquiry last year
27/05/2002 00:00
Youngsters from Northamptonshire celebrate success as part of Powergen’s Changing Climates programme

A very special celebration for Northamptonshire participating schools has been organised as part of Powergen’s innovative Changing Climates programme. Pupils and teachers from eight schools will be joining forces at Abington Professional Development Centre
24/05/2002 00:00
East Yorkshire 24 hour Bird Race Fundraising

A group of local birdwatchers have raised much-needed funds, to protect local wildlife, with thanks to support from Powergen Renewables’. The 2nd Annual East Yorkshire Bird Race was organised to support Hull Valley Wildlife Group in their work to protect
23/05/2002 00:00
The RFU has today announced that Powergen will sponsor National Cup Rugby until April 2005.

From 2002/03 season onwards, with six places in Europe for English clubs, one of those spots will be designated for The Powergen Cup Winners. Discussing the change in the competition, Conor O'Shea, Director of Rugby of this year's winning team, London
17/05/2002 00:00
Revised plans for Powergen Renewables wind farm near Otterham revealed

Following an extensive development and consultation programme, including a public exhibition, Powergen Renewables has revised plans for its proposed wind farm near Otterham. The original plans for the site, in North Cornwall, called for six turbines standing
16/05/2002 00:00
Powergen Quarterly Update and Dividend

In the light of the pending acquisition of Powergen by E.ON AG, Powergen is discontinuing its previous practice of quarterly reporting. The acquisition of Powergen by E.ON was approved by Powergen shareholders on 19 April 2002. SEC approval for the acquisition
09/05/2002 00:00
Powergen and Telewest Broadband get interactive

Powergen has announced an initiative with Telewest Broadband, which enables new customers to get up to £30 cashback and could save them money on their utility services, by signing up for gas and electricity through broadband TV. The agreement allows Telewest
06/05/2002 00:00
Powergen Renewables commits to buy British

Powergen Renewables today announced that it was to buy its first British-built wind turbines in a £25m deal. The company, which is a joint venture between Powergen and Abbot Group, has committed to buy 71 turbines from the new Vestas manufacturing plant