E.ON Comments on German Energy Law Drafts

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH has presented its views on the German government's proposed amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) and the Energy Services Act (EDL-G). The company has expressed concern that the proposed measures may not be sufficient to guarantee improvements in energy efficiency and a sufficiently rapid phase-out of fossil fuels.

E.ON specifically criticizes that the legislative drafts do not sufficiently clarify the obligations and measures for energy efficiency in the future. According to the company, the requirement in the draft law to improve energy efficiency by 2030 is potentially too vague, and its implementation is uncertain without more detailed regulations.

However, E.ON has acknowledged that some of the proposed measures within the EDL-G reform, such as better utilization of digital energy platforms and data sharing, could promote digitalization in the energy sector and improve customer service. The company emphasizes that successful reforms require clear legislation and practical feasibility.

The energy producer and distributor E.ON expects the German government to consider the company's concerns and development proposals in the final formulation of the legislative drafts. The company stresses that improving energy efficiency and phasing out fossil fuels are key objectives for a successful energy transition.