E.ON UK Press Releases - October 2006

31/10/2006 00:00
Energy Services marks first anniversary with 1,000th heating installation

Less than a year after it was established, E.ON UK’s new Energy Services division reached a major milestone last month with the installation of a central heating system for its 1,000th customer. Energy Services was launched in November 2005 and brings
31/10/2006 00:00
E.ON champions new technology in battle against climate change

E.ON UK, the company that runs Powergen, has today (Tuesday 31 Oct), joined its sister companies in the E.ON Group in highlighting the ways it is using new technology in the fight against climate change. All of the companies of the E.ON Group have joined
31/10/2006 00:00
E.ON UK welcomes government green light for new CCGT in Kent

E.ON UK, the company that runs Powergen, has today (Tuesday 31 Oct) welcomed approval from the Department of Trade and Industry to build a new CCGT at the site of its existing Grain oil-fired station in Kent. Today’s news means that construction on the
25/10/2006 00:00
New hide makes for perfect wader-watching at Connah’s Quay Power Station

Deeside bird-watchers have got a new place to shelter and observe their feathered friends this winter thanks to the teams at E.ON UK’s Connah’s Quay power station and the Deeside Naturalists Society. Work has just been completed on a brand new bird hide
23/10/2006 00:00
Thornton residents star in Ovenden Moor Wind Farm art competition

E.ON UK, the company that runs Powergen, announced the winners of the Ovenden Moor Wind Farm art competition during a special ceremony at Thornton Methodist Church on Saturday night (SAT 21 OCT). Local people were invited to produce artwork around the
18/10/2006 00:00
Local apprentices head back to Ratcliffe Power Station for two more years of powerful learning and development

Generating enough electricity to supply the needs of nearly two million homes would be a daunting task for most people, but two young apprentices have stepped in to help do just that at E.ON UK’s Ratcliffe Power Station. This month, two apprentices, both
12/10/2006 00:00
Ratcliffe Power Station engineer proves that water and electricity can mix

An engineer at E.ON UK’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station has proved that water and electricity really can mix with an impressive win at a major European Sailing Championship. Andy Smith, who lives in Nottingham, has returned home from a fantastic voyage
12/10/2006 00:00
Generous London bosses lead the way, reveals Powergen survey

Powergen launches search for Britain’s Most Energetic Boss 2006 Bosses in London have topped a league table (1) of Britain’s most generous bosses, while those in Wales are far behind, according to research (2) by Powergen, one of the UK’s leading energy
11/10/2006 00:00
E.ON UK applies to build new £1bn supercritical coal-fired power units in Kent

E.ON UK, the company that runs Powergen, has today submitted a scoping statement to statutory consultees(1) over its plans to build two new 800MW supercritical units at its Kingsnorth coal-fired power station in Kent. The application is for what could
11/10/2006 00:00
Electric blankets – make sure you sleep safely this winter says E.ON

Over 60% of older people reliant on electric blankets to keep them warm at night are risking their lives by using damaged or faulty blankets, a safety campaign has found. Since E.ON and Age Concern’s electric blanket testing and replacement service began
03/10/2006 00:00
E.ON UK’s Energy Services arm announces new public lighting one-stop shop approach success

Customers are already benefiting from a more streamlined service with the introduction of a simplified and standardised process from job estimation to contract delivery following the successful reorganisation of Energy Services’ public lighting business,