German energy utility giant E.ON on Wednesday reported a rise in first-quarter earnings driven primarily by investment-led growth and operating improvements. Adjusted first-quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached €2.7 billion ($2.9 billion), slightly above the previous year. Adjusted net income roughly matched results from the prior year at €1 billion. The company again underscored its growth strategy and significantly increased its investments year-over-year to further propel the energy transition. E.ON executive Marc Spieker said: “E.ON has gotte…