E.ON Next has announced a new pilot scheme in the UK, which it says will help lower the cost-barrier of low carbon technologies. The company plans to offer customers ‘a modular, all-inclusive energy package’ which includes solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, servicing, and energy. Initially, the pilot will be made available to 20 E.ON Next customers in the Midlands, but if successful, E.ON plans to expand the offering nationwide by early 2026.
Those partaking in the pilot will receive roughly £20,000 worth of energy saving equipment, alongside a home energy management app, and customers will not be required to pay a lump sum up front.
Ramona Vlasiu, Chief Operating Officer at E.ON Next, said: “We believe that greener energy choices should be available to everyone, not just the affluent. If we can remove the burden of large upfront costs, there is greater potential to help lower customers’ carbon emissions and bills, and help more people to invest in their own homes in the long term”[i]
It is hoped that by removing the upfront cost and coupling this with state-of-the-art digital technology to optimise energy use, energy-efficient properties can be made a reality for more people.
Customers will pay off the value of their assets through a fixed rate finance agreement of up to 10 years, and make monthly payments based on their existing energy consumption and affordable pricing. Those taking part in the 12-month trial will also receive a 90% reduction on the cost of installed assets - paying for just one year of the ten-year contract.
Vlasiu added: “We know energy bills can be unpredictable — that’s why this plan is designed to give customers clarity and control over their energy spend, with one simple monthly cost that reflects their usage and adapts fairly over time. We’re extremely excited to be able to demonstrate how we can help reduce bills and create homes with long-term, affordable and efficient energy usage before we roll out Next Gen Home to a wider customer base.”[ii]
Recently released data from E.ON found strong public backing for emissions reductions and clean energy projects in the United Kingdom[iii]. Survey data showed a high level of support for both the UK’s 2030 (67%) and 2050 (65%) emissions and net zero goals, as well as a desire for more investment in local clean energy projects (65%). Further, more than half (52%) of those surveyed said that to improve the sustainability credentials of their community they want local councils to make homes greener and cheaper to run. Additionally, when asked if they would like to see more investment in clean energy projects in their local area 51% said there should be more investment.
[i] E.ON Next launches ‘Next Gen Home’ to provide low carbon tech with no upfront cost | E.ON News
[ii] Ibid
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