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05/12/2008  09:05 h
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Who Is E.ON?
With annual sales of just under EUR69 billion and close to 88,000 employees, E.ON is the world's largest investor-owned energy service provider. E.ON is a company with a clear focus and premier positions in its core businesses electricity and gas.
Where Is E.ON?
The E.ON Corporate Center is headquartered in Düsseldorf, while the various market units are located all over the world. E.ON Energie is located in Munich, E.ON Ruhrgas in Essen, E.ON UK in Coventry (Great Britain), E.ON Nordic is in Malmö (Sweden), and E.ON U.S. is in Louisville (Kentucky, USA). There are also a number of E.ON company establishments located both domestically and abroad.
Who Is E.ON Energie?
E.ON Energie is the holding company of the Central Europe market unit. It is headquartered in Munich, and is Europe’s leading energy service provider.

 

Find out more on the E.ON Energie website.
Who Is E.ON Ruhrgas?
E.ON Ruhrgas is the holding company of the Pan European market unit. It is headquartered in Essen, and is one of the leading companies in the European gas market.

 

Find out more on the E.ON Ruhrgas website.

Who Is E.ON UK?
E.ON UK is the holding company of the UK market unit. It is the leading company in the British integrated power and gas market, and is headquartered in Coventry (Great Britain).

 

Find out more on the E.ON UK website.

Who Is E.ON Nordic?
E.ON Nordic is the holding company of the Nordic market unit. It is a diversified energy service provider in the Scandinavian market, and is headquartered in Malmö (Sweden).

Find out more on the E.ON Nordic website.
Who Is E.ON U.S.?
E.ON U.S. is the holding company of the US Midwest market unit. It is a diversified energy service provider in the Midwestern sector of the US market, and is headquartered in Louisville (Kentucky, USA).

Find out more on the E.ON U.S. website.
What Does E.ON Mean?
The word aeon has Greek origins, and means ‘a new epoch’, ‘age’, or ‘infinity’. E.ON is the English spelling. At E.ON, the unusual spelling symbolizes energy (‘E’) and illumination (‘ON’) for the future. A period has been inserted to create a visual separation between the two ideas.
How Many People Are Employed by E.ON?
E.ON currently employs approximately 80,000 people in its core activities around the world.
Where Are E.ON Shares Traded?
E.ON shares are traded on all German stock exchanges, the electronic stock exchange, and the New York Stock Exchange (under the auspices of the so-called ADR Program). E.ON is included in the leading DAX 30 and EURO STOXX 50 indices.
Product-Related Questions
How and Where Can I Purchase Power from E.ON in Germany, and What Does It Cost?
Our regional energy service providers supply private and commercial business customers with both products and services within Germany. Find out more about our products and rates on the E.ON Energie website.
Does E.ON Use Renewable Energy Sources, Such as Hydropower, Photovoltaic Sources and Biomass?

Renewable energy sources currently make up approximately 10.8 percent of all power generation at E.ON. E.ON is Europe’s largest private hydropower operator. It is leading the way in Germany and Sweden, with installations generating almost 5,900 MW.

Questions Regarding Advertising and Sponsoring
Does E.ON Sponsor Any Projects?

E.ON is very serious about providing funding for cultural and social projects. The company is a part of a public-private partnership with the city of Düsseldorf which provides support to the museum kunst palast.
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