Berliner Stadtwerke

Berliner Stadtwerke GmbH, founded in June 2014, is a 100% subsidiary of Berliner Wasserbetriebe, a public law institution owned by the State of Berlin. The establishment was based on a resolution of the Berlin House of Representatives to create an integrated energy service provider for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region[1][3][4].

Berliner Stadtwerke operates as an energy producer, supplier, and service provider, focusing on renewable energies. Its main activities include:

• Electricity Supply: The Stadtwerke supplies approximately 32,300 customers in Berlin and Brandenburg with certified green electricity from renewable sources[1][3].
• Photovoltaic Systems: They are market leaders in the installation of photovoltaic systems in Berlin and have built over 210 systems since their founding[1][3].
• Wind Energy: With 13 own wind energy plants, they significantly contribute to renewable energy production[1].
• Heat and Cold Supply: In projects such as the Urban Tech Republic and the Schumacher Quarter on the site of the former Tegel Airport, they offer innovative heat and cold supply solutions, including combined heat and power plants, geothermal energy, and wastewater heat recovery[1].
• Charging Infrastructure: They establish and operate charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in private, semi-public, and public spaces[3].

Berliner Stadtwerke is closely aligned with the goals of the State of Berlin, particularly the aim of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Their mission includes the exclusive production and distribution of energy from renewable sources and highly efficient combined heat and power plants. Nuclear and coal power plants are excluded by statute[1][3].

The Stadtwerke continuously invest in projects for renewable energy generation and have invested over 135 million euros in such projects since their founding. Sustainability initiatives include:

• Energy Production: Annually, Berliner Stadtwerke produces about 60,338 GWh of electricity from renewable energies, thereby avoiding over 32,000 tons of CO₂ emissions[1].
• Climate Protection Projects: They support various climate protection concepts and projects, including the establishment of photovoltaic systems and the development of innovative heat and cold supply systems[3].
• Electromobility: By building and operating charging infrastructure, the Stadtwerke promote the use of electric vehicles, thus contributing to reduced CO₂ emissions in the transport sector[3].

Berliner Stadtwerke is a key player in the energy transition and actively advocates for a sustainable and climate-friendly energy supply in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Stadtwerke
• 2 - https://www.bwb.de/de/unternehmensstruktur-und-beteiligungen.php
• 3 - https://www.berlin.de/sen/betriebe/anstalten-oeffentlichen-rechts/berliner-wasserbetriebe-bwb/berliner-stadtwerke-gmbh/
• 4 - https://berlinerstadtwerke.de/management/
• 5 - https://berlinerstadtwerke.de