Parliament Praises Green Plan

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
23 April 2004



                  PARLIAMENT PRAISES POWER FIRM'S GREEN PLANS


Scottish and Southern Energy's latest bid to minimise its impact on the
environment has been praised in Parliament.

The company, which was recently identified as best in industry for its approach
to green issues, has offered to plant a native species tree for each shareholder
who agrees to receive their company communications, including the annual report
and the notice of meeting, electronically rather than in the traditional
paper-based format. In addition to saving paper, the trees planted help to
absorb CO2 and the other greenhouse gases associated with global warming. Within
three weeks of the programme starting over 17,400 shareholders have opted for
the programme.

Britain is now one of the least forested nations in Europe with native ancient
woodlands accounting for only 2% of its landmass.

In an early day motion, put forward by North Wiltshire MP James Gray, it was
stated that 'this House congratulates Scottish and Southern Energy for its
excellent initiative....and on the environmentally friendly nature of its company
policies.'

The initial 17,400 trees SSE is planting for its green-minded investors will
cover approximately 14 hectares. The first Scottish and Southern Energy Woodland
will be located near Pitlochry, Scotland and will be planted with native species
trees including oak, rowan and birch. The company is currently looking for
further suitable sites in England and Wales.

The Company will be encouraging more shareholders to elect for electronic
communications, along with other shareholder initiatives, with its annual report
this year. Any Scottish and Southern Energy shareholders who would like to opt
to receive their communications electronically and have a tree planted on their
behalf should visit www.scottish-southern.co.uk/futureforests and register your
email address or telephone [phone].


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Notes to Editors

Scottish and Southern Energy has been recognised for the second year running as
Best in Sector in the 8th Business in the Environment Index of Corporate
Environmental Engagement.


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