AECOM Design Build appointed to develop renewable energy plant in Sheffield

(03/12/2009)

E.ON has appointed AECOM Design Build to develop Blackburn Meadows, a renewable energy plant in Sheffield.

The proposed renewable energy plant will provide enough power for approximately 40,000 homes by burning recycled wood in the state of the art facility. E.ON and AECOM Design Build will work together to manage the building of the plant.

The plant is expected to result in savings of at least 80,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. It will do this by burning carbon neutral fuel in place of traditional fossil fuels such as coal and gas.

Chris Bingham, bid manager at AECOM Design Build, said: ‘The project illustrates that it is possible to minimise the overall carbon foot print of a large scheme by effectively using local manpower and using sustainable materials wherever possible. We are also looking into supplying heat to neighbouring businesses to further boost this project’s environmental commitment.”

Peter Lines, E.ON construction project manager said: “We believe the use of local expertise and manpower is key to supporting the local economy and producing a sustainable approach in line with the renewable energy plant ethos.”

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