Pompous twit. The only way forward for this crappy little country to guarantee supplies is nuclear! And won't it be hilarious if climate change brings a massive lessening of wind across Britain and we land up like the Doldrums!
I agree, Jaloubee. Mr Golby should be very embarrassed indeed. He may have trained as a mechanical engineer, but those days are way in the past for him. Strange how the video doesn't show him brandishing his doctorate, maybe that's for the next shoot! I can't wait for the one where he brandishes the company share value - or does he think that won't win over the public, whereas posing in front of a van will?
what about nuclear , we should be building 10 stations in britain disnow so that the lights dont go out in 10 years time when they would be due to come on stream. thats why the goverment is in such a rush to build coal fired stations , one of which would be in frontt of my house , which already looks on to 2 nuclear power stations.
At Sonkyeef. Thanks for your comment. To maintain lower levels of emissions as well as support security of supply we need to replace at least 20 percent of UK energy. We believe new nuclear should play a part in helping us do that and were building nuclear through a joint venture with RWE. There are lots of positives to this type of energy but like every other energy source it has its drawbacks too.
Nuclear plants are very cost and time intensive before they can produce power and we also need to resolve the ongoing debate about how best to dispose of nuclear waste long-term. For us it has to be about using a balanced mix of energy sources.
At TippingPointMedway. Thanks for your questions - I'll try to answer them as succinctly as I can. I guess the electricity demand question is wider one about the recession at the moment. Weve seen electricity demand fall largely with industry either going out of business, moving to shorter working hours or deciding to shut for extended periods and, if you work for one of those companies, thats probably not a good thing.
At E.ON we absolutely believe that the first weapon against climate change is energy efficiency and, even though that means that our customers will lose less of our product we believe we can find other ways to make up that shortfall selling efficiency products for example. So, long-term, I wouldnt be disappointed to see demand fall - although we could also get onto the need for the electrification of transportation here, which will almost certainly see demand increasing.
We produce the power thats needed by the company, if demand fell by 10 percent then its a fair bet that our and/or other companies production will fall. Well also looking at ways that we can reduce our non-operational carbon footprint, how we can become more efficient in our offices and call centres. It all counts in the end.
We believe that 80 percent of the UKs gas will be imported by 2020. Theres lots of UK coal left but its not necessarily the right move to mine it. UK coal tends to be very high in sulphur so we only burn it in large quantities at Ratcliffe because that stations fitted with FGD, which scrubs the sulphur out. Most of Ratcliffes coal comes from Daw Mill, near the station. From 2016 all UK coal stations should have FGD fitted but the cost involved in reopening pits might preclude further use.
How long does e-on forcast that coal and gas will be plentiful for energy production in this country [assuming e-on and other companies around the world continue to make the investment decisions you are currently making]?
In other words, how long can humanity continue to enjoy the cheap energy and power generation backload provided by burning fossile fuels before we have to find a truely sustainable alternative?
New Labour is in bed with e.on - literally. Ed Milliband's partner Justine Thornton is an 'Environmental Lawyer' and works for e.on. She may even have been working on "sensitive government contracts" at the very time Ed was appointed Climate Change Secretary. He has admitted he "may not have excused himself" from meetings about these contracts his partner was working on.
We cannot trust our politicians or our corporate bosses any longer.
When you earn a 6 figure salary (or am I mistaken?) It seems a little distasteful to see you posing alongside a Transit van. Your shallow attempt to win the working class vote is disgusting. I'm sure you've had a joke with your mates about how you were "forced" to stand beside a van to make you seem more accessible, but this sort of joke isn't funny to the vast majority of people. You do know the vast majority don't earn your sort of salary...?
How come Eon hasn't let anyone post video responces yet?
And can we have a video from Eon explaining how come they spewed all this stuff about an energy gap and the need for affordable energy but have now said they don't want to build the new kingsnorth because people arn't buying enough electicity any more?
They held back the video responses so they could make new videos to address them before letting them be made public. Check out the new videos they've uploaded about the Ratcliffe-on-soar swoop action and from their PR man saying how happy they are to have this debate (while repeating their mantra of 'keeping the lights on')
its nto a trilemma, its a corporate media invention to divert attention to the fact that you are just burning gas and coal because it is more viable economically, how much of your energy comes from renewables? a VERY small percentage, dont give us this garbage, no one believes you, all you care about is milking the general public for every penny we are worth
My biggest energy problem is house insulation but improving this is difficult since the upstairs walls are tiled. Both energy suppliers and heating engineers are only interested in doing straightforward cavity walls and lofts.
Thus it seems that, while there's a lot of talk in goverment reports about improving the energy efficieny of the existing housing stock, talk is about all it is.
There's a government plan to spent a large amount of money installing a "smart" meter in every home. This is supposed to enable people to reduce their electricity consumption. I am somewhat bemused by this plan since minimising domestic electricity consumption is very simple. You may have to buy some new equipment and that is of course a problem (a problem which smart meters do not solve) but knowing what to do is remarkably simple and doesn't require a smart meter.Space prevents explanation.
e on only exist for maximised profits , no other reason. The only 'solution' they want is one that gives profits. It is clear to most people that the only way to continue is reduce our consuption significantly by infrastructure changes, like the banning of cooling towers that just pump expensive heat into the atmosphere. Also the collection of all heat on our roofs would make a significant dent to our usage. Problem for the energy companies are ' no profits'. maximised profits no concerns
hey e-on old pal, how's it hanging? i have an idea that'll make everyone really happy: try changing these "3 points" that are always talked about on this channel from "LOW carbon" to NO carbon, from "RELIABLE sources" to RENEWABLE sources, and well you can keep "affordable" the same, but make sure you're talking about it being affordable FIRST/FOREMOST to the customer. THEN you can think about your profits and how to achieve them. thanks! i hope you actually do this. would be real cool. love. x
There are a plethora of alternative energies which need investigating further, only with proper funding and R&D can these technologies come to fruition; wind, wave, geo, EM, even zero point energy.
Tesla was on the right track, that is until the evils of money and greed came along and stole the show ref JP Morgan.
Companies like EON are the same as the rest of them, greed, greed and more greed. Humanity can only prevail when greed is eliminated.
I can see that this discussion isn't really leading anywhere. All EON have said is that we need a balance and that's about it. I really think the utilites are afraid of being a bit more honest about the fact that renewables will not make up a significant proportion of our overall energy and that CCS is perhaps impossible - not so much because the technology unproven in itself but due to the fact that the world would need to bury as much c02 as it pulls oil out of the ground very year.
Renewables won't provide a vital role in our future power supplies. Shell abandoned the London Array - it made no sense even with subsidies. It claims to be able to generate a peak of 1,000 MW of electricity. (only in 20mph+ winds) It would really average out at about 300MW and thus only equal to a boiler 1/2 the size as one at DRAX. The power would be unavailable often for days at a time particularly during anticyclonic gloom when demand is highest. Severn barrage a better bet for £10 billion.
@SuperGwailo. It's clear that no single energy source can provide us with affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy on its own. That's why we believe in a balanced mix of energy sources. Wind power is expensive and unreliable, you're right, but we can't therefore just ignore lower carbon technology, just as we couldn't ignore gas, cleaner coal or new nuclear as part of a balanced approach.
When you speak of energy security you are really speaking about available profit margins and geopolitical pressures. Our high energy lifestyles and dewindling domestic suppliy mean we'll increasingly fight more resource wars in pursuit of energy. Your proposed return to coal doesn't avoid that issue as we import the vast majority of the coal you burn at powerstations like Kingsnorth. Real energy security comes from investing in local renewable energy and cutting demand.
We absolutely believe that renewables are going to play a vital role going forward which is why we and our partners have given the green light to the London Array, the worlds largest offshore wind farm, and why were in the final commissioning stage of our Robin Rigg offshore wind farm.
However, the simple fact is that we cant yet rely entirely on renewables to provide our power and so we believe that we have to use renewables as part of a balanced mix of energy sources to keep energy affordable, reliable and lower carbon. Renewables are incredibly important and greener than other sources but also expensive and intermittent. In a similar way all other energy sources, including coal, have particular strengths and weaknesses. Its all about balance.
But its also important that we take other measures to protect security of supply which is why were also investing in gas storage projects in the UK which will allow us to store imported gas and smooth out extremes in gas prices for our customers in the UK.
I have qualifications to work on gas and central heating, but I can't find anyone to give me a break to work for them. I have lots energy to give, but I am wasting energy no being able to use my skills. Come on e. on give me break, you have my C.V! Harness my energy!
thats cos you have no experience mate...you gotta bullsheet on your cv that you have so many years experience working for someone, or working freelance, its the only way to get a job these days
Think your mate. I only want a bit more experience, then I want to work for myself. I'm sick of being messed around by employers. Even if my business is going bad, I will still be earning more than a lot of employers give.
Thanks for your comment. It's great to have your feedback and we'll be in touch with you soon to respond to your query.
We'd be interested to know more about your thoughts on the energy debate and in the next few months you'll have the opportunity to shape the debate further and question us on our approach to the future of energy.
Wonderful feel good message but would it be possible to explain the confusion over an account which we presumed was "protected" from 11.12.2006 to April 2010 we have been asked yet again to pay more on our direct debit. There has been no increase in our consumption and the price of oil has dramatically decreased since 2006 the letter states it is based on an "estimate" a word that brings fear into the hearts of consumers any queries so far have not produced an answer. Neil/Loughborough
Pompous twit. The only way forward for this crappy little country to guarantee supplies is nuclear! And won't it be hilarious if climate change brings a massive lessening of wind across Britain and we land up like the Doldrums!
Beenanddoneit 2 years ago
I agree, Jaloubee. Mr Golby should be very embarrassed indeed. He may have trained as a mechanical engineer, but those days are way in the past for him. Strange how the video doesn't show him brandishing his doctorate, maybe that's for the next shoot! I can't wait for the one where he brandishes the company share value - or does he think that won't win over the public, whereas posing in front of a van will?
mrvannen 2 years ago
what about nuclear , we should be building 10 stations in britain disnow so that the lights dont go out in 10 years time when they would be due to come on stream. thats why the goverment is in such a rush to build coal fired stations , one of which would be in frontt of my house , which already looks on to 2 nuclear power stations.
sonkyeef 2 years ago
At Sonkyeef. Thanks for your comment. To maintain lower levels of emissions as well as support security of supply we need to replace at least 20 percent of UK energy. We believe new nuclear should play a part in helping us do that and were building nuclear through a joint venture with RWE. There are lots of positives to this type of energy but like every other energy source it has its drawbacks too.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
Nuclear plants are very cost and time intensive before they can produce power and we also need to resolve the ongoing debate about how best to dispose of nuclear waste long-term. For us it has to be about using a balanced mix of energy sources.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
Hi Paul
Some of us came to visit you at your head office but we unable to get to talk with you so it's great you're here inviting our questions...
Electricity demand has dropped about 9% this year. Is that a good thing or a bad thing for your company?
The 10:10 campaign aims to cut demand another 10% next year. Is e-on planning to cut it's production by 10% to match?
How long does e-on forcast that coal and gas will be plentiful for energy production in this country?
TippingPointMedway 2 years ago
At TippingPointMedway. Thanks for your questions - I'll try to answer them as succinctly as I can. I guess the electricity demand question is wider one about the recession at the moment. Weve seen electricity demand fall largely with industry either going out of business, moving to shorter working hours or deciding to shut for extended periods and, if you work for one of those companies, thats probably not a good thing.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
At E.ON we absolutely believe that the first weapon against climate change is energy efficiency and, even though that means that our customers will lose less of our product we believe we can find other ways to make up that shortfall selling efficiency products for example. So, long-term, I wouldnt be disappointed to see demand fall - although we could also get onto the need for the electrification of transportation here, which will almost certainly see demand increasing.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
We produce the power thats needed by the company, if demand fell by 10 percent then its a fair bet that our and/or other companies production will fall. Well also looking at ways that we can reduce our non-operational carbon footprint, how we can become more efficient in our offices and call centres. It all counts in the end.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
We believe that 80 percent of the UKs gas will be imported by 2020. Theres lots of UK coal left but its not necessarily the right move to mine it. UK coal tends to be very high in sulphur so we only burn it in large quantities at Ratcliffe because that stations fitted with FGD, which scrubs the sulphur out. Most of Ratcliffes coal comes from Daw Mill, near the station. From 2016 all UK coal stations should have FGD fitted but the cost involved in reopening pits might preclude further use.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
I don't think that answered the question.
How long does e-on forcast that coal and gas will be plentiful for energy production in this country [assuming e-on and other companies around the world continue to make the investment decisions you are currently making]?
In other words, how long can humanity continue to enjoy the cheap energy and power generation backload provided by burning fossile fuels before we have to find a truely sustainable alternative?
benrise 2 years ago
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Bonespaul2007 2 years ago
New Labour is in bed with e.on - literally. Ed Milliband's partner Justine Thornton is an 'Environmental Lawyer' and works for e.on. She may even have been working on "sensitive government contracts" at the very time Ed was appointed Climate Change Secretary. He has admitted he "may not have excused himself" from meetings about these contracts his partner was working on.
We cannot trust our politicians or our corporate bosses any longer.
No debate - Take the power back!
CafeBen 2 years ago 2
Paul Golby,
My point is a simple one:
When you earn a 6 figure salary (or am I mistaken?) It seems a little distasteful to see you posing alongside a Transit van. Your shallow attempt to win the working class vote is disgusting. I'm sure you've had a joke with your mates about how you were "forced" to stand beside a van to make you seem more accessible, but this sort of joke isn't funny to the vast majority of people. You do know the vast majority don't earn your sort of salary...?
mrvannen 2 years ago
The biggest problem is E.On's insistence on building carbon belching monsters when everyone knows they are worthless and destructive.
newdawnfades 2 years ago 2
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fil2006 2 years ago
Do we need to bring him more coal this Christmas? Search for "Santa Claus is coming to e.on".
missmaryland 2 years ago 2
Two questions...
How come Eon hasn't let anyone post video responces yet?
And can we have a video from Eon explaining how come they spewed all this stuff about an energy gap and the need for affordable energy but have now said they don't want to build the new kingsnorth because people arn't buying enough electicity any more?
benrise 2 years ago 3
They held back the video responses so they could make new videos to address them before letting them be made public. Check out the new videos they've uploaded about the Ratcliffe-on-soar swoop action and from their PR man saying how happy they are to have this debate (while repeating their mantra of 'keeping the lights on')
TippingPointMedway 2 years ago
its nto a trilemma, its a corporate media invention to divert attention to the fact that you are just burning gas and coal because it is more viable economically, how much of your energy comes from renewables? a VERY small percentage, dont give us this garbage, no one believes you, all you care about is milking the general public for every penny we are worth
ClTIZEN 2 years ago 3
My biggest energy problem is house insulation but improving this is difficult since the upstairs walls are tiled. Both energy suppliers and heating engineers are only interested in doing straightforward cavity walls and lofts.
Thus it seems that, while there's a lot of talk in goverment reports about improving the energy efficieny of the existing housing stock, talk is about all it is.
There's a challenge for you!
RoyBernardHarrison 2 years ago
There's a government plan to spent a large amount of money installing a "smart" meter in every home. This is supposed to enable people to reduce their electricity consumption. I am somewhat bemused by this plan since minimising domestic electricity consumption is very simple. You may have to buy some new equipment and that is of course a problem (a problem which smart meters do not solve) but knowing what to do is remarkably simple and doesn't require a smart meter.Space prevents explanation.
RoyBernardHarrison 2 years ago
e on only exist for maximised profits , no other reason. The only 'solution' they want is one that gives profits. It is clear to most people that the only way to continue is reduce our consuption significantly by infrastructure changes, like the banning of cooling towers that just pump expensive heat into the atmosphere. Also the collection of all heat on our roofs would make a significant dent to our usage. Problem for the energy companies are ' no profits'. maximised profits no concerns
wakandem 2 years ago
hey e-on old pal, how's it hanging? i have an idea that'll make everyone really happy: try changing these "3 points" that are always talked about on this channel from "LOW carbon" to NO carbon, from "RELIABLE sources" to RENEWABLE sources, and well you can keep "affordable" the same, but make sure you're talking about it being affordable FIRST/FOREMOST to the customer. THEN you can think about your profits and how to achieve them. thanks! i hope you actually do this. would be real cool. love. x
Saegl0pur 2 years ago
set up to greenwash today's important issues. let's make up words like 'trilema' and pretend we care lol!
joegibbsrules 2 years ago
There are a plethora of alternative energies which need investigating further, only with proper funding and R&D can these technologies come to fruition; wind, wave, geo, EM, even zero point energy.
Tesla was on the right track, that is until the evils of money and greed came along and stole the show ref JP Morgan.
Companies like EON are the same as the rest of them, greed, greed and more greed. Humanity can only prevail when greed is eliminated.
riv2012 2 years ago
I can see that this discussion isn't really leading anywhere. All EON have said is that we need a balance and that's about it. I really think the utilites are afraid of being a bit more honest about the fact that renewables will not make up a significant proportion of our overall energy and that CCS is perhaps impossible - not so much because the technology unproven in itself but due to the fact that the world would need to bury as much c02 as it pulls oil out of the ground very year.
SuperGwailo 2 years ago
Renewables won't provide a vital role in our future power supplies. Shell abandoned the London Array - it made no sense even with subsidies. It claims to be able to generate a peak of 1,000 MW of electricity. (only in 20mph+ winds) It would really average out at about 300MW and thus only equal to a boiler 1/2 the size as one at DRAX. The power would be unavailable often for days at a time particularly during anticyclonic gloom when demand is highest. Severn barrage a better bet for £10 billion.
SuperGwailo 2 years ago 2
@SuperGwailo. It's clear that no single energy source can provide us with affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy on its own. That's why we believe in a balanced mix of energy sources. Wind power is expensive and unreliable, you're right, but we can't therefore just ignore lower carbon technology, just as we couldn't ignore gas, cleaner coal or new nuclear as part of a balanced approach.
eontalkingenergy 2 years ago
Hi Paul,
When you speak of energy security you are really speaking about available profit margins and geopolitical pressures. Our high energy lifestyles and dewindling domestic suppliy mean we'll increasingly fight more resource wars in pursuit of energy. Your proposed return to coal doesn't avoid that issue as we import the vast majority of the coal you burn at powerstations like Kingsnorth. Real energy security comes from investing in local renewable energy and cutting demand.
benrise 2 years ago
We absolutely believe that renewables are going to play a vital role going forward which is why we and our partners have given the green light to the London Array, the worlds largest offshore wind farm, and why were in the final commissioning stage of our Robin Rigg offshore wind farm.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
However, the simple fact is that we cant yet rely entirely on renewables to provide our power and so we believe that we have to use renewables as part of a balanced mix of energy sources to keep energy affordable, reliable and lower carbon. Renewables are incredibly important and greener than other sources but also expensive and intermittent. In a similar way all other energy sources, including coal, have particular strengths and weaknesses. Its all about balance.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
But its also important that we take other measures to protect security of supply which is why were also investing in gas storage projects in the UK which will allow us to store imported gas and smooth out extremes in gas prices for our customers in the UK.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
I have qualifications to work on gas and central heating, but I can't find anyone to give me a break to work for them. I have lots energy to give, but I am wasting energy no being able to use my skills. Come on e. on give me break, you have my C.V! Harness my energy!
booshallmighty 2 years ago
thats cos you have no experience mate...you gotta bullsheet on your cv that you have so many years experience working for someone, or working freelance, its the only way to get a job these days
chiccosanchez 2 years ago
Think your mate. I only want a bit more experience, then I want to work for myself. I'm sick of being messed around by employers. Even if my business is going bad, I will still be earning more than a lot of employers give.
booshallmighty 2 years ago
Hi Neil,
Thanks for your comment. It's great to have your feedback and we'll be in touch with you soon to respond to your query.
We'd be interested to know more about your thoughts on the energy debate and in the next few months you'll have the opportunity to shape the debate further and question us on our approach to the future of energy.
talkingenergy 2 years ago
Hi Paul,
Wonderful feel good message but would it be possible to explain the confusion over an account which we presumed was "protected" from 11.12.2006 to April 2010 we have been asked yet again to pay more on our direct debit. There has been no increase in our consumption and the price of oil has dramatically decreased since 2006 the letter states it is based on an "estimate" a word that brings fear into the hearts of consumers any queries so far have not produced an answer. Neil/Loughborough
tonercote 2 years ago