Local environmental groups are keeping an open mind on plans for an offshore wind farm at Tunes Plateau, off the north coast of Northern Ireland. The RSPB, Friends of the Earth, WWF Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Environment Link, the Wetlands and

Following EC approval in December for the acquisition of TXU’s retail business, Powergen is today announcing details of its integration plans. Having completed a review of its retail business activities and locations, Powergen has decided to consolidate

Powergen has today welcomed a new £10m Government renewable energy campaign. The ‘Clear Skies’ initiative aims to encourage homeowners, schools and communities across the UK to develop and install their own renewable energy schemes, such as solar, wind

People living near Powergen’s wind farm at St Breock in North Cornwall are being encouraged to take part in an energy efficiency event organised by the company. Two energy efficiency experts from Powergen will be at Wadebridge Town Hall between 10am and

Powergen is currently test burning green biomass fuel mixed with low sulphur coal at its Ironbridge Power Station in Shropshire. The trial involves woodchips being co-fired at the station. The test will allow Powergen to both assess the commercial viability

Powergen today announced to staff it is planning to withdraw two of its coal-fired power stations. Notices of withdrawal of High Marnham, in Nottinghamshire, and Drakelow C, near Burton-on-Trent, have been served on Ofgem. The withdrawals, which are subject