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The Development Branch of EDF Energy was formed in April 2004, bringing together the separate infrastructure interests of what were LE Group and SEEBOARD. The focus for the Branch is development activity through the participation in major new infrastructure projects, largely in the public sector through [[Public-private partnership]] (PPP) and [[Private Finance Initiative]] (PFI) type schemes. The Development Branch of EDF Energy was later dissolved in October 2006.
The Development Branch of EDF Energy was formed in April 2004, bringing together the separate infrastructure interests of what were LE Group and SEEBOARD. The focus for the Branch is development activity through the participation in major new infrastructure projects, largely in the public sector through [[Public-private partnership]] (PPP) and [[Private Finance Initiative]] (PFI) type schemes. The Development Branch of EDF Energy was later dissolved in October 2006.


EDF Energy Networks (a separate subsidiary of Électricité de France) is licensed as a [[Distribution Network Operator]] for the London, Eastern England and South East England regions by the [[Office of Gas and Electricity Markets]].
EDF Energy Networks (a separate subsidiary of Électricité de France) is licensed as a [[Distribution Network Operator]] for the London, Eastern England and South East England regions by the [[Office of Gas and Electricity Markets]]. hello my name is lewis


==Electricity generation==
==Electricity generation==

Revision as of 11:39, 28 October 2009

EDF Energy plc
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryEnergy
Founded2002
HeadquartersLondon, England
Key people
Vincent de Rivaz (CEO)
ProductsGas
Electricity
RevenueIncrease£4,030 million GBP
Number of employees
13,158
ParentÉlectricité de France
Websitewww.edfenergy.com

EDF Energy is a vertically integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, with operations spanning electricity generation, electricity distribution and the sale of gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. It employs over 20,000 people and handles 5.5 million customer accounts.[1][2]

The company is wholly owned by the French energy company EDF SA[3] and was formed in 2002 following the acquisition and mergers of SEEBOARD (formerly South Eastern Electricity Board), London Energy (formerly the London Electricity Board), SWEB Energy and two coal-fired power stations and a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station.

In 2009, EDF Energy took control of the UK nuclear generator, British Energy, buying share capital from the government. This made EDF Energy the UK's largest generator,[2] as well as the largest distribution network operator.

History

The Development Branch of EDF Energy was formed in April 2004, bringing together the separate infrastructure interests of what were LE Group and SEEBOARD. The focus for the Branch is development activity through the participation in major new infrastructure projects, largely in the public sector through Public-private partnership (PPP) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) type schemes. The Development Branch of EDF Energy was later dissolved in October 2006.

EDF Energy Networks (a separate subsidiary of Électricité de France) is licensed as a Distribution Network Operator for the London, Eastern England and South East England regions by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. hello my name is lewis

Electricity generation

Cottam Power Station

EDF owns two 2,000 MW coal-fired power stations, Cottam and West Burton, both located near Retford in Nottinghamshire.[4] It also owns the 790 MW Sutton Bridge CCGT power station,[5] and is constructing a new 1,311 MW CCGT station at West Burton, expected to open in 2011.[6]

EDF also owns and operates 2 wind farms, at Kirkheaton in Northumberland and the High Hedley Hope wind farm near Tow Law in County Durham, and is developing the Teesside Offshore Wind near Redcar, Teesside.[7]

Subject to the regulatory and political environment being suitable, EDF has announced its intention to build and manage up to 4 new EPR nuclear power stations.[8]

Green energy

The Ecologist magazine[9] reported that in 2004 EDF Energy spent virtually nothing on the construction of new renewable energy generation. On their website EDF reports that it is currently investing GBP 2 million in Marine Current Turbines,[10] which use tidal power to generate electricity; however, these turbines are still at the research and prototype phase and EDF expect them to be operational "within the next five years" dependent upon "a successful pilot."[10] EDF also has several ongoing renewable developments in windfarms.[11]

In 2007 EDF had an installed renewable energy generating capacity of 1.8MW, representing 0.08% of their total capacity of approximately 4,865MW.[12]

In June 2008 EDF announced the formation of EDF Energy Renewables, a 50:50 joint venture with EDF Energies Nouvelles, with the stated intention of becoming a 'major force in the UK renewable energies market'.[13]

In July 2009, Ecotricity started legal proceedings[14] against EDF Energy for the alleged misuse of the Green Union Flag logo, used to promote the Team Green Britain campaign.

Sponsorship

EDF Energy has sponsored several ITV shows, including Soapstar Superstar and City Lights starring Robson Green. It also sponsored coverage of the 2006 World Cup in Germany (shared with Budweiser).

Since 2005, EDF Energy has been the main sponsor of the EDF Energy Cup – the Rugby Union domestic cup for the 12 English Premiership clubs and the 4 Welsh regions – also known as the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

The company participates in the Nectar loyalty card scheme.

In July 2007 EDF Energy was confirmed as another Level One sponsor for London 2012 with exclusive branding rights and Olympic team sponsorship for the 2008, 2010 and 2012 games as well as being the official energy provider.

In August 2008 EDF Energy formed a partnership with The British Red Cross to help vulnerable people to get support during power failures[15].

Marketing

On the 6 January 2008 EDF Energy began advertising on the television through ITV, Channel 4, Five and various Satellite channels. EDF Energy are using 'It's not easy being green' as their slogan to target a new greener eco-friendly image. [1]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "EDF Group 2007 Annual Report, PDF page 72" (PDF). EDF Group.
  2. ^ a b "About British Energy". British Energy.
  3. ^ "Shareholder Information". EDF Energy.
  4. ^ EDF Web Site - Coal
  5. ^ EDF Web Site - Gas
  6. ^ West Burton Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Station, EDF Web Site
  7. ^ EDF Web Site - Wind Turbines
  8. ^ "EDF Group 2007 Annual Report, PDF page 74" (PDF). EDF Group.
  9. ^ "Green Electricity… Are you being conned". The Ecologist. June 1 2005. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ a b "EDF Energy powers Marinehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=EDF_Energy&action=edit&section=2 Current Turbine's First Commercial Prototype". EDF Website. 3 January 2006. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |title= (help)
  11. ^ "EDF Renewables Generation & Development". Performance Report 2005.
  12. ^ "EDF Group 2007 Annual Report, PDF page 75" (PDF). EDF Group.
  13. ^ EDF Energies Nouvelles and EDF Energy to form joint venture in the United Kingdom
  14. ^ Ecotricity threatens legal action against EDF in green Union flag row
  15. ^ New EDF Energy partnership to deliver help on your doorstep

External links

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