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We use a number of different electricity generation methods – although a large proportion use traditional sources like coal-fired power plants, we’re improving and increasing our sustainable production, including using renewables. We believe that sustainability considerations are vital for any business so we’re focusing on continual improvement.

The story of generation »

The different ways in which energy is produced to meet the UK’s growing demand for electricity

Nuclear »

We believe nuclear power has a key role to play as part of the solutions to climate change and ensuring secure and affordable supplies of energy

Our power generation »

We operate gas-fired and coal-fired power stations, with three major plants in the UK

Renewable generation »

More about renewable sources of electricity, such as wind, solar, tidal, wave and biomass

Environmental performance »

An overview of our environmental, social and economic performance over the last year

Environmental policy »

We review our environmental policy annually, or more frequently where necessary

Energy wholesaling »

We buy electricity and gas like any other commodity, to sell to our customers and to trade.

British Energy »

The combination of EDF Energy and British Energy forms one of the UK’s largest energy companies. The combined business is the UK’s largest producer of electricity.