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Archives - 2003 press releases
Get the taste of 'organic' electricity
To celebrate Organic Week the UK's leading green electricity supplier, Ecotricity, is asking the public to try 'organic' electricity and join the fight against global warming.
02 October 2003
Putting the Green in the Green Park
Ecotricity to unveil proposals for turbine at Prudential's business park.
01 October 2003
Open day to discuss wind plans
Ecotricity invites public to view its plans for Symphony Farm near Cucklington.
19 September 2003
Save your energy - Save money - Save the World
In Energy Efficiency Week Ecotricity says switch on to 'Global Cooling'.
18 September 2003
From a land Downunder to see Wind Wonders
South Australian Shadow Energy Minister to visit Swaffham turbines.
29 August 2003
Ken gives green light to London's first wind park
Ecotricity's plans for Dagenham gain Mayoral approval.
26 August 2003
Chris and Ingrid Tarrant launch 'Power to Plant' campaign
Ecotricity and Future Forests' scheme to encourage people to go green.
14 August 2003
What can you do to turn down the heat
Ecotricity says it's time to start 'Global Cooling'.
14 August 2003
ROC-ing and rolling
Ecotricity first electricity supplier to meet renewable energy target.
11 August 2003
Ecotricity says make your voice heard at public hearing
Public inquiry into planning proposal for Shipdham begins next week.
08 August 2003
Everyone's a winner with Ecotricity
Eastern Daily Press readers win free green electricity for a year.
08 August 2003
Ecotricity appeals against planning refusal
Ecotricity is hoping that the refusal of planning permission for eight new wind turbines at Bambers Farm, Mablethorpe will be overturned.
22 July 2003
It's up!
The blades are lifted onto the UK's tallest wind turbine near Swaffham in Norfolk.
14 July 2003
Two towers for one town
Four massive sections of steel tower that will support the UK's tallest wind turbine have been placed in position at Swaffham, Norfolk.
10 July 2003
The EcoHouse welcomes green electricity under its roof
EcoHouse in Leicester is now powered by Ecotricity's green electricity.
01 July 2003
Abseil-utely amazing amount!
One hundred and sevent people from Norfolk abseiled a staggering 220ft down the Ecotricity wind turbine in Swaffham for charity.
05 June 2003
Ellis Brigham and Ecotricity protect the great outdoors
Leading outdoor retailer, Ellis Brigham is supporting Ecotricity, by encouraging customers and shoppers to power their homes with clean electricity.
02 June 2003
The Tussauds Group tackles the environment with green power
Ecotricity, is helping The Tussauds Group improve its environmental impact by supplying green electricity to some of its attractions.
27 May 2003
Ecotricity turbine abseil up to maximum capacity
150 brave souls from the Norfolk area will be abseiling a staggering 220ft down the Ecotricity wind turbine.
21 May 2003
Enercon wind turbines turn on the heat in Antarctica
Under the curious gaze of several penguins, Enercon recently erected the first wind turbines in Antarctica - three E-30 (300 kw) machines.
20 May 2003
Ecotricity and CARE International home in on sustainable development
Leading overseas aid agency CARE International UK is supporting Ecotricity, the UK's largest independent supplier of renewable energy, in its drive to encourage homeowners throughout England and Wales to install clean electricity.
13 May 2003
Ecotricity submits plans for green power at Shooters Bottom
Consultation shows locals in favour of wind power.
13 May 2003
Youngsters lay the foundations for a green future in Norfolk
Children from Swaffham First & Nursery School help to prepare the first foundations at Ecotricity's latest wind turbine site in Swaffham
12 May 2003
Cancer survivor has his sights set high - 220ft high!
Martin Alderton, father of three, has set himself a huge challenge. On Saturday 31st May, he will be abseiling a staggering 67m (220ft) down the Ecotricity wind turbine in Swaffham, to help raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
29 April 2003
Ecotricity lays foundations for Big Green power plans
We start work on the UK's tallest wind turbine this week in Norfolk as part of its ambitious strategy to supply one million homes with its groundbreaking new green electricity tariff.
28 April 2003
Combatting climate change with a single switch to Ecotricity - Mass market green electricity now available
Do you know what Tony Blair believes the biggest threat to this country is? Actually it's climate change!
17 April 2003
Smile makes a secure investment in Ecotricity
Eco-friendly smile, the Internet bank, is giving its customers an opportunity to join the growing numbers using sustainable energy.
16 April 2003
The Women's Institute powers up with Ecotricity
The National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) is making a stand against the increasing threat of climate change by joining up with Ecotricity, the world's first green electricity company.
15 April 2003
Ecotricity and Greenpeace challenge British Energy bail out approval through the European Court
Ecotricity and Greenpeace today filed a legal challenge to the European Commission's decision to approve UK state aid (1) to stricken nuclear energy company British Energy.
10 April 2003
Simply 'organic' Ecotricity
Organic living is being given a brand new dimension thanks to an innovative partnership which will add 'organic' electricity from Ecotricity to the range of products available from leading organic food company, Simply Organic.
09 April 2003
World's oldest nuclear power plant to close in UK
The world's oldest industrial scale nuclear power station, Calder Hall in northwest England, is to shut down because of weak UK power prices.
21 March 2003
Daredevils needed to dangle 220ft
Are you brave enough to join Cancer Research UK on the 31st May and abseil down the Ecotricity wind turbine in Swaffham, Norfolk and help raise much needed funds?
13 March 2003
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust watches our for birdlife with green power
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), the largest international wetlands conservation charity in the UK, is working with another local company, Ecotricity, to help sustain and improve the environment.
04 March 2003
Public 'Open Day' to showcase wind plans for Somerset
Ecotricity sets its sights on Somerset as green power source.
28 February 2003
Dale Vince comments on the government's Energy White Paper
Dale Vince, Managing Director of Ecotricity, the UK's first green electricity company comments on the Energy White Paper:
26 February 2003
Ecotricity and Future Forests get to the root of climate change
New renewable electricity tariff targets one million UK homeowners.
26 February 2003
Ecotricity taps into solar energy to power Gloucestershire HQ
Leading Gloucestershire based green electricity company, Ecotricity hopes to increase the renewable energy generation in the district.
25 February 2003
South East Water taps into Ecotricity
Leading utility company, South East Water has joined up with Ecotricity, the UK's first green electricity company to encourage the use of safe clean electricity as part of its environmental agenda
19 February 2003
Ecotricity submits planning application for wind farm in Lincolnshire
Ecotricity, the UK's first green electricity company, has submitted a planning application to build eight wind turbines at East Lindsey
18 February 2003
The trend is green... Let's go for it!
Specialist tool company, Trend Machinery has switched to Ecotricity, the world's first green electricity company.
05 February 2003
Spain is second largest producer of wind power
Spain is now the second largest producer of wind power after Germany since its capacity for wind power grew 44% in 2002 to 4,830 megawatts.
05 February 2003
Ecotricity appeals for a decision on wind energy at Shipdham
Wind energy developer, Ecotricity has today lodged an appeal to John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister, against the decision by Breckland District Council to refuse plans to build two wind turbines at Shipdham.
03 February 2003
National Grid under fire for failure of wind power
National Grid has come under fire for its role in the UK's failure to fully exploit its wind power resources from the head of environment at Innogy, Hans Jensen.
31 January 2003
Buddhists eco-practice what they preach
Eco friendly buddhists can now receive green power from the UK's leading green electricity company, Ecotricity.
28 January 2003
Legal advice suggests British Energy restructuring deal will collapse in Europe
British Energy may be forced to close nuclear plants.
14 January 2003
Fairtrade pilot scheme launched
The Soil Association and the Fairtrade Foundation have launched a groundbreaking new pilot project to combine organic and Fairtrade certification which will apply to British and imported foods.
03 January 2003
Archives 2003 - What the papers say
Greenest Town on Earth
The construction of Swaffham's first giant wind turbine prompted an unprecedented request from the local community for another. With a second generator, which is Britain's tallest, now fully operational, the town can cliam to be the 'greenest' in Europe - and possibly the world. SUE SKINNER reports.
14 August 2003