2000

December

• Powergen completes acquisition of LG and E Energy Corp (now E.ON U.S.)

October

• Powergen announces sale of Cottam power station.

September

• Powergen acquires 50% of Corby Power Ltd.

July

• Powergen launches telephone service for businesses.
• Powergen forms alliance with Legal and General to offer financial services.

June

• Powergen's acquisition of LG and E Energy receives approval from Powergen and LG and E Energy shareholders.

April

• Powergen's acquisition of LG and E Energy receives regulatory approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

February

• Powergen announces US$3.2 billion acquisition of LG and E Energy.
• Powergen and Affinity launch telecommunications joint venture.