ASEW

The ASEW has been the efficient network for municipal utilities in Germany since 1989, focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energies, and climate protection. As a central point of contact for energy suppliers, the ASEW unites over 380 municipal supply companies and supports them in shaping the energy transition.

• Training and Events: The ASEW offers around 200 events annually that address current developments in the energy sector. These include seminars, workshops, and conferences led by experts, achieving high satisfaction rates among participants[5].
• Information and Consulting Services: The ASEW provides a variety of information packages, eco-energy solutions, explanatory films, and brochures to support municipal utilities in all areas of energy supply.
• Research and Innovation Projects: The ASEW is involved in various research projects, such as the Virtual Institute Smart Energy (VISE), which is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy of the State of NRW. These projects focus on smart meters, mobile measurement technology, and other innovative technologies[5].

The main mission of the ASEW is to support member companies in implementing the energy transition. This is achieved by focusing on energy efficiency, the use of renewable energies, and climate protection. The ASEW works closely with its members to jointly develop and implement solutions for the challenges of the energy sector.

• Energy Transition and Climate Protection: The ASEW is actively engaged in promoting the energy transition and climate protection. Various initiatives and projects support the transition to sustainable energy supply[5].
• Sustainable Organization: The ASEW emphasizes the importance of sustainable organizations and promotes the exchange of sustainable practices within municipal utilities. Examples include moderating panel discussions and participating in sustainability days[5].
• Innovations and Technologies: By participating in events such as the Days of Digital Technologies and HEATEXPO, the ASEW collects international innovations in the field of IoT and Smart City to make them usable for municipal utilities[5].

The ASEW is also active in the community and promotes team spirit by participating in events such as the Cologne Company Run. These activities strengthen cohesion within the network and demonstrate the ASEW's commitment to a healthy and active community[5].

Thus, the ASEW is a central partner for municipal utilities in Germany, making a significant contribution to sustainable energy supply through its comprehensive range of services, training, and innovative projects.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEW
• 2 - https://www.xing.com/pages/asew-daseffizienz-netzwerkfuerstadtwerke/about_us
• 3 - https://www.asew.de
• 4 - https://www.kununu.com/de/asew3
• 5 - https://www.asew.de/asew