Commemorating the Tinsley Towers

The Tinsley Towers were demolished in a controlled explosion in the early hours of Sunday, 24th August 2008 in front of thousands of people from South Yorkshire and beyond who gathered to watch.

To mark the important role the Tinsley Towers played in Sheffield's history, E.ON has worked with Arcus - the University of Sheffield's archaeology consultancy - to create a commemorative book and set of postcards, with all profits from sales of the two going to our two chosen charities - Rotherham Hospice and Neurocare at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Copies of the book and postcards set, each priced £5, are on sale at Meadowhall Shopping Centre and from the two charities direct.

Exciting new plans

E.ON plans to build a £60m new biomass power station that will generate enough electricity for around 40,000 homes.

The new biomass plant will be built on the 30 acre site that the Blackburn Meadows power station once stood on and will burn recycled wood.

A planning application was approved by Sheffield City Council earlier this year.

In addition, we continue to explore other opportunities for the site. The land has been earmarked for employment opportunities in Sheffield City Council's Urban Development Plan. We believe the area has a positive future and we are already in discussion with the council and local partners to explore all options that will fit with the area's regeneration plans.

Landmark art for Sheffield

The Tinsley cooling towers divided opinion in Sheffield. Many people saw them as a local landmark and many wanted to see them come down.

E.ON is committed to offering a Sheffield a chance to have a lasting piece of art in recognition of the unique place and impact the cooling towers have had in Sheffield.

We're working with Sheffield City Council and together hope to support the creation of a permanent piece of art that Sheffield can be proud of.

We have a substantial sum put aside for the art project and are looking to work with local partners to develop ideas for an exciting and long lasting art installation.

The only caveat is that the artwork has to have 'energy' as its theme. Apart from that, the sky's the limit.