Some of our power lines run through almost untouched natural landscapes that are home to rare varieties of birds. We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and work to ensure that our power lines and other equipment don’t pose a danger to birds.

 

We’re a reliable partner for environmental agencies and nature conservation groups. Going forward, we intend to take more measures on our power lines to further improve species and nature conservation.

E.ON facilities incorporate comprehensive measures to protect wildlife. Equipment that poses a particular threat to birds is fitted with safeguards like protective covers, cross-spikes and perches placed at a safe distance from energized components. Our power pylons are also equipped with nesting aids. In Eastern Europe for example E.ON Bulgaria has installed 100 protective barriers on power pylons in the Mogilishte and Selce region to prevent storks from being electrocuted.

E.ON Nordic has been collaborating for several years with Sweden’s Skåne Ornithology Association to identify equipment that endanger birds in its service territory in southern Sweden. The company has installed large, brightly colored plastic discs on its power pylons to scare birds away and attached nesting aids for kestrels and protective shelters for owls and raptors.

 

E.ON U.S. has been involved in the protection of birds, particularly rare species, for a number of years. In cooperation with local and state wildlife agencies, E.ON U.S. has placed wooden platforms at several company facilities to provide potential nesting sites for peregrine falcons, for example.

 

We’re working with the German Nature Conservation Association and with conservation agencies to help protect the white stork. E.ON edis has long participated in stork-related events in its service territory in eastern Germany. We’ve already implemented a number of conservation measures for other birds, including ospreys, barn owls and great bustards. We’ve installed special platforms on more than 250 power pylons, almost 80 percent of which are being used by birds for nesting. In addition, employees from E.ON edis are working with conservationists to tag ospreys as part of our voluntary commitment.