As one of the UK's largest energy suppliers, E.ON UK contributes to the development of Government energy and environmental policy on issues such as security of supply, the development of renewable energy sources and climate change.

We also respond regularly to policy consultations by Government departments and by the electricity and gas regulator, Ofgem.  

To help you understand more about our position on some current policy and regulation issues, we have published some of our responses to government and regulatory consultations.

2007

A Call for Evidence on the Household Energy Supplier Obligation post 2011

Following the Government’s decision in the 2006 Energy Review to retain a supplier energy efficiency obligation framework until at least 2020, this consultation by DEFRA seeks views on the design of the obligation from 2011.   Our response supports a transition to an output-based scheme, where carbon allowances are auctioned to suppliers within an overall cap set by Government, on the basis that this will incentivise suppliers to develop energy services and encourage customers to invest in energy efficiency on an unsubsidised basis.

E.ON UK response (PDF, 277KB)

Distributed Energy - A Call for Evidence

In the Energy Review, the Government announced a review of the incentives and barriers that impact on distributed electricity generation. DTI and Ofgem published this call for evidence to seek the input of interested parties. Our response argues for a level playing field between distributed and centralised generation and that investment   should be stimulated through a market-driven policy framework which rewards low carbon investment through a carbon price. The Government should also be focussed on removing barriers to distributed energy and on supporting emerging pre-commercial technologies which have the potential to reduce carbon emissions economically.

E.ON UK response (PDF, 126KB)

Reform of the Renewables Obligation

Following the Energy Review, the Government consulted on a number of proposed changes to the Renewables Obligation.   These changes would provide differentiated support levels to different renewables technologies and were intended to give additional certainty on long-term Renewable Obligation Certificate prices. In our response, while stating our preference for the existing technology neutral approach, we broadly support the proposed approach to banding of support for renewable technologies in the absence of direct Government funding to support emerging renewable energy sources, subject to a number of reservations on aspects of implementation of the new framework.

E.ON UK response (PDF, 133KB)

EU Emissions Trading Scheme Review

This consultation from the European Commission sought views on the effectiveness of the current EU ETS system, and any recommendations or changes that could be made to improve the structure of the current mechanism post-2012. The E.ON response argues   that the EU ETS remains the best instrument to ensure that challenging carbon reduction targets are met at the minimum cost. However, we stress the importance of contributions to reducing emissions from all sectors. We make a number of recommendations on the future of the EU ETS post-2012 based on the key principles of efficiency, equity and credibility.

E.ON response (PDF, 88KB)

The Role of Nuclear Power in a Low Carbon UK Economy

Following the 2007 Energy White Paper, the Government consulted on whether energy companies should have the option of investing in new nuclear power stations. We argue in our response that nuclear power can make an important contribution to meeting the three key challenges facing the energy sector of security of supply, climate change and affordable energy. The UK has a strong regulatory environment which will ensure that risks to safety, security, health and non-proliferation will be extremely small. We therefore support the Government’s preliminary view that new nuclear power should be available as an investment option.

E.ON UK response (PDF, 1.19MB)