Drax picks eaga for energy saving initiative

7th Jan 2010 12:21

Energy efficiency firm eaga has been chosen by Drax to provide services linked with the power station operator's Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) obligation.CESP is a Government initiative requiring UK power generators to fund the installation of energy efficiency measures for households in low-income communities. Spending on CESP is expected to be worth £350m to the end of 2012.As part of an exclusive three-year agreement, Drax will work with eaga to develop community-based partnerships and promote energy efficiency solutions. 'This is the first time that generators have had an obligation which links them directly with end consumers. Working with eaga means our obligation can be managed in a very efficient way in what is very unfamiliar territory for us,' said Drax boss Dorothy Thompson.'We believe eaga is well placed to assist us in meeting our carbon emissions reduction obligation under CESP.''The partnership that Drax and eaga have agreed is a good example of the innovative delivery methods I expect to see under CESP which will mean that many households will benefit from permanently reduced fuel bills during the new year and beyond,' said Energy and Climate Change Minister, Joan Ruddock MP.