State-of-the-art gas plant hailed as key to government energy policy

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Ed Davey opens new E.ON and National Grid combined heat and power system designed to enhance power plant efficiency and slash emissions

Businesses have been urged to explore ways of collaborating on energy efficiency projects, as E.ON and National Grid opened a giant combined heat and power project in Kent that is expected to save 300,000...

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