
The multi-utility is confirmed as one of the businesses where employees enjoy the best working conditions.
Sustainability Report 2011
Maurizio Chiarini (Chief Executive Officer of Hera Group) presents Sustainability Report
While up till now the Hera Group has never defined itself as a producer of electricity, it has nevertheless been involved for some time in projects targeted at the efficient production of both electricity and thermal energy.
By 2013 the available capacity will be 800 MW.
The power plants that go to make up the Group’s electricity supply chain are finalised towards ensuring complete competence as well as a varied portfolio in the production of electricity.

| Group's energy plants (situation at 2008) | Nominal electric power (MW) | Gross electricity (MWh) | Gross thermal energy (MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste-to-energy plants | 96 | 349,227 | 55,346 |
| Co-generation | 36 | 78,545 | 85,692 |
| Combustion of landfill biogas | 7 | 26,594 | - |
| Turboexpanders | 9 | 11,720 | - |
| Combustion of wastewater treatment biogas | 3 | 8,596 | - |
| Photovoltaic energy | 1 | 346 | - |
| Hydroelectricity | 2 | 74 | - |
| Geothermics | - | - | 66,544 |
| Thermoelectric power stations | - | - | 278,576 |
| TOTAL | 154 | 475,102 | 486,158 |
Page updated 22 August 2011