E.ON UK Press Releases - March 2003

31/03/2003 00:00
Local schoolchildren visit wind farm as part of ‘Big Green Week’

As part of Big Green Week youngsters from six local schools will be able to get inside some of Yorkshire Windpower’s big white wind turbines. The machines at Ovenden Moor near Halifax will be opened up on April 4 as part of Yorkshire Windpower’s support
18/03/2003 00:00
Local school is 'Singing in the rain'

Pupils from a local school were singing and dancing when they took part in a special ‘Weather Week’ as part of Powergen’s innovative Changing Climates schools programme. Our Lady of the Assumption School in Coventry held the week between March 10 and
12/03/2003 00:00
MP sees “fuel of future” at Kingsnorth power station

Local MP Bob Marshall-Andrews visited Kingsnorth power station today to see how Powergen is burning the fuel of the future. Powergen showed Mr Marshall-Andrews how it was burning green biomass fuel such as cereal pellets alongside traditional fuels. The
11/03/2003 00:00
Campaign helps older people keep safe and warm

A campaign offering free electric blanket testing to older people has been held for the first time in the East of England and the North West, generating record results. During January and February, the fifth testing campaign to be run by Powergen and
10/03/2003 00:00
The balloon goes up on Powergen's new TV ad

Do you know how much heat you waste in your home each year? Powergen will answer this question in its new TV ad, to be screened for the first time on March 17. Featuring dramatic images of balloon-filled skies, the ad is intended to raise consumers’ awareness
09/03/2003 00:00
Powergen Renewables goes ‘back to the future’ to lead new green generation

Powergen reveals plans for £120m green generation investment in 2003 in:  Wood-burning power station in Scotland;  Site investigations into two new hydro projects in Scotland;  Mainland’s most powerful wind turbines in Co Durham;
09/03/2003 00:00
First steps for new Scottish wood-burning power station unveiled by Powergen today

Powergen has today taken the first steps towards a wood-fuelled power station at Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway. The company will undertake detailed engineering studies before considering whether to apply for permission to build and operate the multi-million
05/03/2003 00:00
NSPCC Chosen as Powergen's Charity of the Year 2003

‘Stop What You’re Doing’ week launches Powergen’s support Powergen employees have chosen The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children – the NSPCC as the company’s Charity of the Year for 2003. As a result, Powergen employees are taking
03/03/2003 00:00
Powergen Renewables signs contract for offshore wind farm

The Scroby Sands offshore wind farm today came a step closer to fruition after developer Powergen Renewables signed a major contract. All offshore work for the £75m project will be carried out by Vestas Celtic Wind Technology, which is based at Macrihanish