Coal Authority working with Partnerships for Renewables to investigate renewable energy potential

Published: 08/09/2009

The Coal Authority has, today, announced that it is working with Partnerships for Renewables to investigate hosting renewable energy projects on its land.

Philip Lawrence, Chief Executive of the Coal Authority, said: “The Coal Authority is charged with managing the legacy left by a coal mining industry that was central to the industrial revolution. The Coal Authority is exploring ways of transforming its remaining property portfolio into sustainable assets, playing a part in the environmental revolution and generating both green energy and revenues.”

Stephen Ainger, Chief Executive of Partnerships for Renewables, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Coal Authority. By developing renewable energy on Coal Authority land we will help them access the economic and environmental benefits associated with renewable energy development.”

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