StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co KG

What StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co KG does

StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co KG is a municipal multi-utility (Stadtwerke) headquartered in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, founded in 1994 and registered as a GmbH & Co KG. The company supplies electricity, natural gas (including a 50/50 biogas blend), district heating, and drinking water to residential, commercial, and housing-industry customers in and around the city, and operates as a licensed grid operator for the local electricity and gas distribution networks under Bundesnetzagentur oversight. Its underlying technology is conventional regulated utility infrastructure — electricity and gas distribution networks, a heating network, drinking water supply via the associated BRAWAG company, and on-site generation assets including biogas plants and solar installations used to feed its renewable energy tariffs such as the Regionalstrom product (sourced within a 50 km radius).

StWB's revenue model is built on subscription-based recurring supply of electricity, gas, heating, and water to its concession area, supplemented by regulated network fees (managed services), e-mobility services (EV charging, wallbox sales, THG quota premium), and energy consulting for businesses. Customer acquisition combines a digital self-service channel (online tariff calculator and customer portal at portal.stwb.de), telephone advisory, in-person consultations at its Packhofstraße customer center, a referral program, and community engagement via Havelfest and the Havelcrowd platform. Pricing is individualized through the tariff calculator rather than publicly listed, with disclosed reference points such as a ~€40/month biogas surcharge above standard gas, €90 annual THG premium for 2025, and a partnered RFT Kabel TV subscription from €9.90/month.

The company's strategic positioning emphasizes local roots (30-year anniversary celebrated in 2024–2025, 30,000€ community donation, DtGV 'Outstanding Regional Provider' recognition), renewable energy transition (eco/regional electricity, biogas), and e-mobility expansion (StWB-Ladekarte with access to over 278,000 European charging points). Distribution is overwhelmingly domestic and regional — essentially confined to Brandenburg an der Havel and its immediate surroundings — and ownership is consistent with a municipal utility structure with no private equity or external investor presence.

Name

StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co KG

Legal name

StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://stwb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel is a municipal multi-utility supplying electricity, gas, district heating, and water to residential and commercial customers in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, while operating the local electricity and gas distribution networks and e-mobility services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Multi-Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Utilities (221)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

REC/GO Retail Supply & Green Tariffs (Bundled/Unbundled) (EUAMAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onsite Low-Carbon Heat & CHP (Electrified CHP, Fuel Cells, Renewable CHP) (EUABAJAI)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity distribution
• Natural gas supply
• District heating
• Drinking water supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electricity supply: Supply of electricity (including eco/green electricity, regional electricity, Young tariff, car charging electricity, and heating electricity) to residential and business customers under regulated and competitive market conditions.
2. Natural gas and biogas supply: Supply of natural gas and a blended biogas product (50% biogas / 50% natural gas) to residential and business customers. Biogas is injected directly into the existing gas network without requiring customers to modify their heating systems.
3. Heating supply: District heating (Fernwärme/Wärmenetz) supply to residential and business customers, including CO2 Cost Allocation Act (KostAufG) related services.
4. E-Mobility services: EV charging services via proprietary charge cards (over 278,000 charging points across Europe), wallbox sales and installation, THG quota premium revenue, and charging concepts for businesses.
5. Network operation and metering services: Regulated network operation for electricity and natural gas distribution, network connections, and metering point operation (Energieservice Netz Messstellenbetrieb) as a licensed grid operator.
6. Water supply: Drinking water supply through associated company BRAWAG, as well as participation in the Refill Deutschland initiative for free tap water refills.
7. Energy consulting and services: Energy advisory services, Balkonkraftwerk (balcony power plant) registration, network connection services, and energy services for the housing industry (Wohnungswirtschaft).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

StWB is a municipal multi-utility company that supplies electricity (including eco, regional, and tariff-specific variants), natural gas (with a blended biogas option), district heating, and drinking water to residential and business customers in and around Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany. It also operates the local electricity and gas distribution networks as a licensed grid operator and offers e-mobility services including EV charging cards, wallbox sales and installation, THG quota registration, and charging concepts for businesses.

Product overview

StWB Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co KG is a regional municipal utility offering a comprehensive energy portfolio centered on electricity (Ökostrom with variants including Regionalstrom, Young Ökostrom, Autostrom, and Wärmestrom), natural gas including Biogas, and district heating. The company has expanded into e-mobility services including charging infrastructure (StWB-Ladekarte, Wallbox), THG quota premiums, and business charging solutions. Additional services include network operations, energy consulting, water supply, and a customer portal for account management. Telecommunications services (TV, Internet, IPTV, Phone) are provided through a partnership with RFT Kabel. The offering operates as a multi-product platform with core energy commodities supplemented by value-added services and digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ökostrom (Eco Electricity) Renewable electricity supply from regional sources including biogas and solar installations, offered to residential and business customers in Brandenburg an der Havel.
• Regionalstrom (Regional Electricity) 100% renewable electricity sourced from within a 50-kilometer radius around Brandenburg an der Havel, supporting local value creation and reducing grid strain.
• Young Ökostrom Affordable eco electricity tariff designed for young people moving into their first apartment.
• Autostrom (Car Electricity) Eco electricity tariff for EV owners to charge at home, offering savings for both frequent and occasional drivers.
• Wärmestrom (Heat Electricity) 100% eco electricity tariff for night storage heaters and heat pumps.
• Erdgas (Natural Gas) Natural gas supply with flexible tariffs, price security options, and climate-conscious alternatives for residential and business customers.
• Biogas Sustainable gas tariff composed of 50% biogas and 50% natural gas, sourced from organic waste and renewable raw materials, with near-neutral greenhouse gas balance and no equipment changes required.
• Wärme (District Heating) District heating (Fernwärme) supply and related services including CO2 Cost Allocation Act (KostAufG) support for residential and business customers.
• E-Mobilität (E-Mobility) Comprehensive e-mobility services including charging infrastructure, charging cards, wallbox sales and installation, THG quota premiums, and business charging concepts for EV owners.
• StWB-Ladekarte (Charging Card) StWB-branded charging card enabling access to over 278,000 EV charging points across Europe with preferential rates at StWB locations.
• THG-Quoten Prämie Annual THG (Treibhausgas) quota premium of €90 for 2025, offering EV owners a simple bonus registration service through StWB.
• Wallbox Complete home EV charging solution including high-quality wallbox hardware and professional installation service for residential customers.
• Ladekonzepte für Unternehmen (Business Charging Solutions) Customized EV charging concepts for businesses to provide charging infrastructure to customers, employees, and partners at commercial locations.
• Netzservice (Network Service) Grid connection services for electricity, natural gas, and heat, including Balkonkraftwerk (balcony power plant) registration and metering point operation (Messstellenbetrieb) as a licensed grid operator.
• Kundenportal (Customer Portal) Online self-service portal providing 24/7 access for customers to manage contracts, submit meter readings, view and download invoices, monitor consumption history, and modify payment plans.
• Energiedienstleistungen (Energy Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 278,000 EV charging points accessible via StWB charge card across Europe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BRAWAG (Brandenburgische Wasserstadt AG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026StWB and BRAWAG jointly participate in the Refill Deutschland initiative, making both companies Refill stations where citizens can fill their drinking bottles for free. This sustainability initiative was launched in June 2026 to mark the announced heat wave. BRAWAG is also StWB's associated water utility company. The partnership demonstrates shared commitment to sustainability, local environmental protection, and community well-being in Brandenburg an der Havel.
• RFT KabelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRFT Kabel is StWB's regional partner for digital services including television (TV), high-speed internet (up to 1 Gigabit), IPTV, and telephone/festnetz. StWB cross-promotes RFT Kabel's services on its website under the tagline 'Grüne Energie trifft digitale Zukunft' (Green energy meets digital future). The partnership expands StWB's offering beyond traditional energy into digital connectivity services for homes and businesses in the region.
• Havelcrowd (local crowdfunding platform)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStWB partners with the Havelcrowd local crowdfunding platform to support community projects in Brandenburg an der Havel. As part of the '30 Jahre – 30.000 Euro für Brandenburg' initiative, StWB donated €30,000 to fund local projects through the Havelcrowd platform, strengthening community ties and demonstrating social commitment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Munich municipal multi-utility (Münchner Stadtwerke) operating electricity, gas, district heating, water, and tram services under a similar regulated Stadtwerke structure; directly comparable business model (vertically integrated municipal multi-utility) but at significantly larger scale.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig: Leipzig municipal utility supplying electricity, gas, district heating, and water in eastern Germany; comparable as a Stadtwerke of similar regional scale with overlapping East German footprint and similar product portfolio.
• Mainova: Frankfurt municipal multi-utility providing electricity, gas, heating, and water as a regional provider; similar concession-based grid operation and multi-utility retail model in a mid-sized German city.
• RheinEnergie: Cologne municipal multi-utility operating electricity, gas, heat, and water networks; structurally identical Stadtwerke operating model (vertically integrated, regulated, locally embedded) relevant for benchmarking customer base and regulated network unit economics.
• Stadtwerke Hannover (enercity): Hannover municipal utility (enercity) supplying electricity, gas, district heating, water, and e-mobility; highly comparable given its multi-utility scope, regulated grid, and active development of heat and EV services.
• N-ERGIE: Nürnberg regional municipal energy supplier offering electricity, gas, heat, and water; comparable as a mid-sized German regional Versorger with similar product breadth and customer segments.

Regional players

• EWE: Northwestern German regional multi-utility (Lower Saxony, Brandenburg-adjacent footprint) supplying electricity, gas, heat, and telecom; comparable regional scope and product mix but not bound to a single municipal concession.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON: Largest German energy incumbent operating nationwide distribution networks, retail, and energy services; overlaps with StWB in electricity and gas distribution, retail supply, and customer solutions, but operates on a vastly broader geographic and product scale.
• EnBW: Baden-Württemberg-based integrated energy incumbent active across generation, distribution, retail, and EV charging; comparable in offering breadth (electricity, gas, heat, e-mobility) but at national scale rather than municipal.
• Vattenfall (Germany): German operations of Vattenfall covering distribution, heat, and retail in northern and eastern Germany (including Brandenburg geography); comparable in local presence and heat business mix to StWB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stwb_mein_stadtwerk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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