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EnergieNetz Hamburg eG
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologyClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2013
LocationHamburg
About EnergieNetz Hamburg eG
EnergieNetz Hamburg eG is a citizen energy cooperative dedicated to advancing Hamburg's energy transition. Since 2015, it has implemented projects for a climate-friendly, decentralized, and social energy supply, including district heat solutions and photovoltaic rooftop projects with tenant electricity. A significant milestone was the successful initiation of the 2013 public referendum for the re-municipalization of Hamburg's energy grids. The organization also offers "ENH Bürgerstrom" and "ENH BürgerÖkogas" and is politically engaged in restructuring the energy supply.
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Sustainability Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
Citizen-Driven Energy Transition for Hamburg
EnergieNetz Hamburg e.G. promotes decentralized, climate-friendly energy supply in Hamburg through photovoltaic rooftop projects, district heating solutions, and citizen-owned green electricity.
Accessible Green Energy for All
Through tenant electricity and direct electricity models, as well as the re-municipalization of energy grids, the cooperative ensures access to clean, affordable energy for all Hamburg residents.
Climate Action
Active Combat Against Climate Change
EnergieNetz Hamburg e.G. advances the transition to a low-emission energy supply through heat generation projects and citizen electricity, and is part of the "Tschüss Kohle" initiative.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Resilient Energy Infrastructure for Urban Areas
The cooperative develops heat supply solutions for entire urban districts and promotes decentralized PV systems to strengthen Hamburg as a sustainable city.
Municipal Control over Energy Supply
Through the successful re-municipalization of Hamburg's energy grids, the organization secured a democratically controlled and sustainable energy supply for the city.
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FAQs
Q1What is energienetz-hamburg.de's core mission?+
EnergieNetz Hamburg eG's core mission is to advance Hamburg's energy transition and establish a climate-friendly, decentralized, and social energy supply for everyone in the city. A key achievement was initiating and winning the 2013 public referendum for the re-municipalization of Hamburg's energy grids.
Q2What projects does energienetz-hamburg.de implement?+
The organization implements heat supply solutions for entire urban districts and numerous photovoltaic rooftop projects. These often incorporate models like tenant electricity or direct electricity for buildings in and around Hamburg. It also offers "ENH Bürgerstrom" and "ENH BürgerÖkogas" and explores hydropower utilization.
Q3When was energienetz-hamburg.de founded and what was an early success?+
EnergieNetz Hamburg eG was founded in 2013. A significant early success was initiating and winning a public referendum in September 2013, which led to the re-municipalization of Hamburg's electricity, gas, and district heating grids.
Q4What is energienetz-hamburg.de's legal form and why?+
The organization is a registered cooperative (eG). This structure emphasizes the belief that the energy transition should be in local hands and democratically controlled to ensure a social and citizen-oriented energy supply.
Q5Where can interested individuals find current job openings at energienetz-hamburg.de?+
Current job openings, such as the position for a project manager for PV tenant electricity projects, can be found directly on the organization's careers page. This is currently available at https://www.energienetz-hamburg.de/uncategorized/wir-suchen-dich-als-projektleiter-in-fuer-pv-mieterstrom-projekte-am-standort-hamburg/.
Q6Where is energienetz-hamburg.de headquartered?+
EnergieNetz Hamburg eG is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. From there, it coordinates its energy transition projects within the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the surrounding region.
Q7Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does energienetz-hamburg.de primarily address?+
The organization primarily addresses SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). Secondarily, it contributes to SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by promoting local energy solutions.
