BS|ENERGY
BS|ENERGY is a regional multi-utility based in Braunschweig, Germany, supplying electricity, gas, district heating, water, fiber-optic, and e-mobility services to over 250,000 residents and business customers across Germany. Majority-owned by Veolia (50.1%) with the City of Braunschweig (25.1%) and Thüga (24.8%) as shareholders.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1851
- HeadquartersBraunschweig, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What BS|ENERGY does
BS|ENERGY (legal entity: Braunschweiger Versorgungs-AG & Co. KG) is a regional multi-utility headquartered in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, that supplies electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water, and wastewater services to more than 250,000 residents of Braunschweig and surrounding areas, alongside a nationwide business-customer channel for electricity and gas. The company owns and operates the integrated local network through its BS|NETZ subsidiary, runs a district heating system serving approximately 60,000 households that is generated primarily via combined heat and power (95.6%), and maintains a drinking water supply sourced mainly from the Harz reservoirs. Following the April 2024 coal phase-out — backed by roughly €250 million of investment, the largest in company history — district heating now draws on biomass (recycled wood) and gas turbine cogeneration, with two large heat storage facilities at HKW Mitte and a renewable heating share of 38.8% (target 100% by 2040).
The product surface extends well beyond classical utility supply. It includes green and dynamic electricity tariffs (BS|Naturstrom Gold, BS|Dynamikstrom, BS|sparstrom plus), a TÜV Nord-certified climate-neutral gas product (BS|Klimagas), an EV charging network of 34 public stations (Löwenladen, up to 150 kW DC), home wallbox installations with ChargeX smart-load technology, a car-sharing partnership via Flinkster/Sheepersharing, residential rooftop and balcony PV, heat pumps with a dedicated discounted tariff, fiber-optic internet up to 1 GBit/s for businesses, public Wi-Fi (BS|HotSpot, 26 hotspots), and a city app (Löwenbündel). Underpinning this is a wholly-owned digitalization subsidiary (KOM|DIA, founded 2019), a subsidiary for wastewater (SE|BS), and several minority holdings in nearby Stadtwerke (Gifhorn, Elm-Lappwald, Springe).
The business model is a hybrid of regulated municipal concession revenue (Daseinsvorsorge supply for Braunschweig) and competitive retail and B2B energy supply, plus an emerging platform of smart-city and e-mobility services. Ownership is split 50.1% Veolia (strategic parent since 2005), 25.1% City of Braunschweig, and 24.8% Thüga AG (since 2018). The company employs roughly 1,200 people, has served the city continuously since 1851, and reported approximately €250 million of investment in the most recent generation-modernization cycle as its single largest capital program.
BS|ENERGY firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BS|ENERGY
- Legal name
- Braunschweiger Versorgungs-AG & Co. KG
- Website
- https://bs-energy.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1851
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- BS|ENERGY is a regional multi-utility based in Braunschweig, Germany, supplying electricity, gas, district heating, water, fiber-optic, and e-mobility services to over 250,000 residents and business customers across Germany. Majority-owned by Veolia (50.1%) with the City of Braunschweig (25.1%) and Thüga (24.8%) as shareholders.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BS|ENERGY industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Multi-Utility Services (Electricity, Gas, District Heating, Water, Telecommunications, E-Mobility)
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Generation (22111), Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR) (EUAGABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- C&I Onsite/Behind-the-Meter Energy Supply (Solar, CHP, Microgrids) (EUAGACAJ)
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Where BS|ENERGY is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Braunschweig
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
BS|ENERGY business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electricity Supply: Supply of electricity to residential and business customers in Braunschweig and nationwide for business customers. Includes standard tariffs, green electricity (BS|Naturstrom), fixed-price products (BSSparstrom Plus), and dynamic tariffs (BS|Dynamikstrom).
- Natural Gas Supply: Natural gas delivery to residential and business customers, including climate-friendly gas (Klimagas). Gas is transported via long-distance gas pipeline network and distributed through high-pressure, medium-pressure, and low-pressure networks.
- District Heating (Fernwärme): District heating supply generated primarily through combined heat and power (95.6%), distributed via hot water pipe system to households and businesses.
- Water Supply and Wastewater: Drinking water supply from Harz reservoirs and regional sources, plus wastewater treatment through Stadtentwässerung Braunschweig GmbH (SE|BS).
- Telecommunications: Fiber optic connections (Glasfaser) with symmetric bandwidths up to 1 GBit/s for business customers in Braunschweig commercial areas.
- E-Mobility Services: Wallbox sales, charging infrastructure services, public charging stations (Löwenladen), and E-Sharing through partnership with Sheepersharing/Flinkster.
- Solar & Heat Pump Solutions: Balcony PV systems, rooftop photovoltaic installations, heat pumps, and air conditioning systems for residential customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | BS|Dynamikstrom - Dynamic electricity tariff with market-coupled prices |
| Subscription | Monthly | BS|Naturstrom - 100% renewable electricity with gold certification |
| Subscription | Annual | BSSparstrom Plus - Fixed electricity price product |
| Subscription | Monthly | Heat pump tariff with 1.5 cent/kWh discount for 2 years |
| Subscription | Annual | Business electricity and gas tariffs |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels11 records
BS|ENERGY product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BS|ENERGY is a regional multi-utility provider supplying electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water, wastewater services, fiber optic telecommunications, and e-mobility infrastructure to more than 250,000 residents and businesses in and around Braunschweig, Germany. The company generates electricity and heat through combined heat and power plants (biomass and gas), operates an extensive district heating network serving ~60,000 connections, and supports the regional energy transition through public EV charging, rooftop solar, and heat pump offerings.
Product overview
BS|ENERGY is a regional energy utility and infrastructure services provider offering an integrated portfolio of energy, water, telecommunications, and mobility products and services for residential and business customers in Braunschweig and across Germany. The core offering includes electricity (BS|Naturstrom including Gold variant with Grüner Strom certification, Grundversorgung standard supply, BS|sparstrom plus fixed-price, and BS|Dynamikstrom dynamic tariff), natural gas (BS|Klimagas TÜV-certified climate-neutral, standard supply), and district heating (Fernwärme via CHP cogeneration serving 60,000+ customers). The company provides drinking water supply (sourced from Harz reservoirs) and wastewater management through subsidiary SE|BS. Mobility offerings include public EV charging network (Löwenladen with 34 stations including DC fast charging up to 150kW), home wallbox solutions, smart charging infrastructure (ChargeX-based), and E-Sharing car rental. Telecommunications services include internet (Surf) and fiber optic connectivity up to 1 GBit/s for businesses. Solar products include rooftop PV installation and balcony power systems. Heat pump solutions with government subsidies up to 70% are offered. Digital services include customer portal (MEIN|PORTAL), city app (Löwenbündel), and public WiFi (BS|HotSpot with 26 hotspots). Business services encompass energy management, energy data portal, site management, and branch supply. The company operates as part of the Veolia Group with Thüga as shareholder and maintains subsidiary companies including BS|NETZ (network operations), SE|BS (wastewater), and KOM|DIA (digitalization).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BS|Naturstrom: Green electricity product sourced from 100% renewable energy; certified by Grüner Strom Label e.V.
- BS|Klimagas
- BS|Dynamikstrom
- BS|Eintracht-Strom67
- BS|HaushaltPlus
- BS|SPARSTROM Plus
- BS|HotSpot
- Löwenladen
- Löwenbündel
- BS|NETZ
- SE|BS (Stadtentwässerung Braunschweig)
- Surf (Glasfaser)
Products and services
- BS|Naturstrom / BS|Naturstrom Gold
- BS|Grund- und Ersatzversorgung Strom
- BS|sparstrom plus
- BS|Dynamikstrom
- BS|Eintracht-Strom67
- BS|Klimagas
- BS|Grund- und Ersatzversorgung Gas
- District Heating (Fernwärme)
- Drinking Water Supply
- Wastewater Management
- Surf (Internet)
- Fiber Optic (Glasfaser)
- Wallbox
- Löwenladen (Public EV Charging Network)
- Commercial Charging Infrastructure (Ladeinfrastruktur)
- E-Sharing (Electric Carsharing)
- Balkonkraftwerk (Balcony PV System)
- Rooftop Photovoltaic (Aufdach PV)
- Heat Pump (Wärmepumpe)
- Energy Management Solutions for Business
- Energy Data Portal (Energiedatenportal)
- Site Management (Standortmanagement)
- Branch Supply (Filialversorgung)
- MEIN|PORTAL (Customer Self-Service Portal)
- Löwenbündel (Braunschweig City App)
- BS|HotSpot (Public WiFi)
Quantifiable outcome
- 38.8% renewable energy share in district heating achieved through coal phase-out in April 2024
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use BS|ENERGY
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BS|ENERGY technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability2 records
Feature4 records
BS|ENERGY partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Sheepersharing (Harms Autovermietung)minorCar rental company partnered with BS|ENERGY since September 2020 to offer E-Sharing (electric carsharing) in Braunschweig. Vehicles bookable via Flinkster platform or directly at Harms office. BS|ENERGY customers receive waived registration fee as a benefit.
- KOM|DIAcoreDigitalization agency founded by BS|ENERGY in 2019 to develop digital solutions including the Löwenbündel city app, ChargeX smart charging infrastructure management, and other smart city initiatives. KOM|DIA collaborates with BS|ENERGY on E-mobility research projects.
- htpcoreTelecommunications provider from Hannover that partners with BS|ENERGY to operate the BS|HotSpot public WiFi network in Braunschweig city center. htp provides active network operation and is the carrier under the Telecommunications Act (TKG).
- Stadt BraunschweigcoreCity of Braunschweig holds 25.1% of BS|ENERGY shares and is a key strategic partner for municipal infrastructure projects including district heating expansion, smart city initiatives, and public services. BS|ENERGY operates street lighting, traffic lights, and other municipal infrastructure for the city.
- FlinksterminorCarsharing platform through which BS|ENERGY E-sharing vehicles are bookable alongside Sheepersharing at Harms office and BS|ENERGY Taubenstraße location.
- TU BraunschweigminorTechnical University of Braunschweig partners with BS|ENERGY on research projects around electromobility to advance the technology. BS|ENERGY also collaborates with TU on various infrastructure and environmental research initiatives.
- Thüga (Stadtwerkeverbund)minorBS|ENERGY collaborates with Thüga city utility network on the 'Ladeinfrastruktur 2.0' field test starting December 2020, investigating the impact of EV charging behavior on the electricity grid in Waggum and Dibbesdorf areas.
- Braunschweigische Landessparkasse (BLSK)minorPartnership under 'Unsere Region im Blick. Gemeinsam mehr bewegen.' supporting sustainable and local environmental projects. Funded tree planting initiatives (8,000 trees) in Schöninger Schulwald and Harz through BS|Naturstrom Gold customer contributions.
- Stadtentwässerung Braunschweig GmbH (SE|BS)coreWholly-owned subsidiary of BS|ENERGY group (since 2006) responsible for wastewater treatment and water protection in Braunschweig. Operates Klärwerk Steinhof and conducts environmental education programs.
- Braunschweiger Netz GmbH (BS|NETZ)coreNetwork company founded in 2010 as part of BS|ENERGY group responsible for operating electricity, gas, and fiber optic networks in Braunschweig region.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BS|ENERGY competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- enercity: Stadtwerke Hannover AG, headquartered in Hannover, Lower Saxony — the closest regional peer. Operates an integrated multi-utility portfolio (electricity, gas, district heating, water, e-mobility) in a similar sized German city, owned jointly by the city and a strategic partner (Talanx). Business model, regulated baseline-supply franchise, and decarbonisation pathway closely mirror BS|ENERGY's.
- EWE AG: Large northern-German energy and telecommunications utility headquartered in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony. Serves residential and business customers with electricity, gas, and broadband across the same broader geographic region as BS|ENERGY, with a comparable mix of regulated supply, renewable generation, and digital infrastructure.
- Avacon AG: Electricity and gas distribution network operator headquartered in Helmstedt, Lower Saxony, serving Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and parts of North Rhine-Westphalia. Directly comparable to BS|NETZ (BS|ENERGY's network subsidiary): same region, regulated network operator role, and similar build-out drivers including renewable interconnection.
- Mainova AG: Frankfurt-based multi-utility providing electricity, gas, district heating, and water to Frankfurt am Main and the Rhine-Main region. Structurally comparable to BS|ENERGY: municipal-regulated supplier with diversified revenue streams, energy transition capex, and exposure to a single major German metropolitan area.
- DEW21: Dortmund municipal multi-utility (Dortmunder Energie- und Wasserversorgung GmbH) supplying electricity, gas, district heating, and water in the Ruhr area. Comparable mid-sized German Stadtwerke profile with district heating as a meaningful share of revenue and an analogous city-utility governance model.
- N-ERGIE AG: Nürnberg-based regional multi-utility supplying electricity, gas, district heating, and water across Middle Franconia. Closely comparable to BS|ENERGY on customer-segment mix, district-heating exposure, and the multi-utility cross-sell model in a mid-sized German metropolitan area.
Broad incumbents
- Stadtwerke München (SWM): Municipal multi-utility of Munich, materially larger but operating the same integrated electricity, gas, district heating, water, and public transport business model as BS|ENERGY. SWM's portfolio (including large-scale offshore wind and geothermal exploration) is a useful incumbent benchmark for BS|ENERGY's strategic direction and capital allocation.
Regional players
- Avacon Natur GmbH / Avacon Connect: Operator-side subsidiaries of Avacon covering fibre-optic networks and B2B energy services in Lower Saxony. Most direct regional comparator for BS|ENERGY's Surf/Glasfaser fibre-optic and business energy management offerings in the same geographic territory.
Emerging players
- Octopus Energy Germany: UK-headquartered digital-first challenger energy supplier active in the German retail electricity and gas market. Direct competitor to BS|ENERGY's BS|Dynamikstrom dynamic-tariff offering and a leading indicator of margin pressure from new, software-led entrants into BS|ENERGY's regulated retail territory.
Others
- Thüga AG: Germany's largest network of municipal utilities, holding 24.8% of BS|ENERGY and providing shared services and procurement across the network. Not a customer- or market-overlapping competitor, but a strategic shareholder and operational partner whose broader Stadtwerke network anchors BS|ENERGY's strategic benchmarks and capital partnerships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BS|ENERGY social profiles
Digital presenceBS|ENERGY compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
BS|ENERGY financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
BS|ENERGY leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
BS|ENERGY subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
BS|ENERGY funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BS|ENERGY M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BS|ENERGY
What does BS|ENERGY do?
BS|ENERGY is a regional multi-utility provider supplying electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water, wastewater services, fiber optic telecommunications, and e-mobility infrastructure to more than 250,000 residents and businesses in and around Braunschweig, Germany. The company generates electricity and heat through combined heat and power plants (biomass and gas), operates an extensive district heating network serving ~60,000 connections, and supports the regional energy transition through public EV charging, rooftop solar, and heat pump offerings.
Is BS|ENERGY a public or private company?
BS|ENERGY is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was BS|ENERGY founded?
BS|ENERGY was founded in 1851. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is BS|ENERGY based?
BS|ENERGY is headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does BS|ENERGY make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Electricity Supply is the primary driver. The others are natural Gas Supply, district Heating (Fernwärme), water Supply and Wastewater, telecommunications, E-Mobility Services and solar & Heat Pump Solutions.
Who are BS|ENERGY's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are enercity, EWE AG, Avacon AG, Mainova AG, DEW21 and N-ERGIE AG. Stadtwerke München (SWM) is listed as a broad incumbent. Avacon Natur GmbH / Avacon Connect is listed as a regional player. Octopus Energy Germany is listed as an emerging player. Thüga AG is listed as an others.
Does BS|ENERGY have an API?
No public API is recorded for BS|ENERGY.
What industry is BS|ENERGY in?
BS|ENERGY's product category is Multi-Utility Services (Electricity, Gas, District Heating, Water, Telecommunications, E-Mobility). Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAGABAI, Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR), with a secondary code of EUAGACAJ, C&I Onsite/Behind-the-Meter Energy Supply (Solar, CHP, Microgrids). Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 4911.