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E.ON increases its strategic partnership with Amber Electric, the energy technology company behind its solar and battery tariff, Next Optimise, which is already helping customers save on their electricity bills

Through our partnership with innovation programme Free Electrons, E.ON helped bring together some of the world’s most promising energy start-ups together with other utility companies in London, with one goal in mind: turning great ideas into solutions that can make a difference at scale.

Responding to Great British Energy launching £30 million of funding to support over 1,000 local and community-led clean energy projects across the UK, Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK, said:

A floating, solar-powered pitch on the Thames brought politicians face-to-face with the pressures on grassroots football – and showed how smarter energy can free clubs to build teams, strengthen facilities and do more for local communities.

• Milestone project highlights growing impact of nationwide programme helping grassroots football clubs cut energy bills and invest more in their communities. 
• Football clubs showing small businesses how smarter energy can be a competitive advantage. 

• Solar+battery+flexibility solution for communal properties aims to cut tenants' power bills up to 60% and unlock extra payments for residents of up to £160 a year.
• Survey finds 80% of Brits want solar and batteries, but one in five (22%) miss out because technology is not suitable for shared buildings.

By merging football drills with hands-on STEM learning about the careers shaping our future, our initiative is continuing to guide young people in building the confidence and skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. 

From award-winning business initiatives to immersive real-world experiences, E.ON is turning empathy into action by removing barriers and creating opportunities for colleagues, customers and communities.

Lower energy costs are creating new opportunities for clubs to invest more in their communities, facilities – and the next generation of players.

Participants from Nottingham Forest Community Trust’s Walking Football programme were given a special opportunity to step into the dome at the Nigel Doughty Academy, as part of E.ON Next’s partnership with Nottingham Forest.

E.ON Next and Veloce hosted 'Powering the Future' at E.ON Next House in London, bringing together voices from the energy industry, engineering and motorsport to explore how innovation, electrification and inclusion can help accelerate the energy transition and inspire future talent.

A floating football pitch on the River Thames provided a striking backdrop for a unique tournament hosted by E.ON Next in June, bringing MPs, Lords and staffers together with grassroots players to highlight how innovative energy solutions are transforming community sport.