EEP

What EEP does

eep Energieconsulting GmbH (EEP) is a Munich-headquartered, owner-managed energy and sustainability consultancy founded approximately 1976, serving commercial and institutional clients across Germany and Austria from three regional offices (Munich HQ, Pulheim/Cologne, and Brunn am Gebirge/Vienna). The firm positions itself as an independent advisor (~50 years of experience) that combines statutory energy audits, ISO 50001 / ISO 14001 / EMAS implementation, climate-protection roadmaps, EU-Taxonomie conformity, DGNB verification, and end-to-end grant administration (BAFA, KfW, BLE, aws) under a modular product architecture.

The company's product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules: the standardised eep.start analysis entry point feeds into companion.* execution modules (companion.foerderung for funding administration, companion.projektentwicklung for project steering and construction supervision, companion.audit for DIN EN 16247 / DIN V 18599 audits, companion.iso for management-system implementation) and the start.green climate/Net-Zero stack, all underpinned by two customer-facing data portals — the eep360 Online Portal hosted on Bosch Nexospace and the EEP-Energieportal — for sub-consumer energy data, KPI tracking, and alarm reporting.

EEP monetises through quote-based, project-priced professional services billed in equal monthly installments over a fixed term (no one-off lump sums), with a stated €140/hour rate for services rendered under onerous conditions, plus pass-through hardware procurement where relevant. GTM is sales-led B2B from the three offices, supplemented by content marketing (Einblicke blog/e-Papers), co-hosted webinars (e.g., Creditreform), partner co-marketing (BDU, Creditreform, isys, Unternehmensnetzwerk Klimaschutz), and digital lead-capture forms. Customers span hospitals, hospitality, foodservice, insurance, industrial, real estate, media, and non-profit clients (e.g., Hofbräuhaus, Synlab, Ströer, HOERBIGER, SWMH, McDonald's Kinderhilfe Stiftung). The firm maintains BAFA-listed energy auditors, DGNB-listed sustainability experts (since Feb 2024), TÜV-certified Nachhaltigkeitsmanager (since July 2023), BDU membership (since May 2020), and an announced AI/automation partnership with isys (June 2025).

Name

EEP

Legal name

eep Energieconsulting GmbH

Website

https://eep-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eep Energieconsulting GmbH (EEP) is a Munich-based, owner-managed energy and sustainability consultancy serving commercial clients across Germany and Austria with energy audits, climate-protection roadmaps, ISO/EMAS implementation, EU-Taxonomie verification, and federal grant administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy & Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Auditing, Inspections & Assurance (BPAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Energy consulting services
• Sustainability advisory
• Energy audits
• Climate protection roadmap
• Grant administration consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy & sustainability consulting (professional services): Core revenue stream from energy/sustainability advisory services (energy audits per DIN EN 16247, EBN, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, EMAS, Transformationsplan, EU-Taxonomie, climate-protection roadmaps). Pricing is quote-based; net prices in EUR plus statutory VAT per AGB §3.
2. Recurring monthly-rate service packages (eep.start, companion.*, start.green): Customers pay equal monthly rates over a fixed term rather than one-off lump sums (companion.projektentwicklung, companion.audit, companion.foerderung). The recurring fee bundles an ongoing service (incl. adjustments, monitoring, documentation) and can be aligned with public funding.
3. Project steering, planning and construction supervision (companion.projektentwicklung): End-to-end project delivery for efficiency-house level buildings: management, coordination, controlling, evidence creation, measure-tracking; integrated with funding administration; invoiced via equal monthly installments on a fixed term.
4. Hourly-rate consulting (recurring and unbilled work): Per AGB §5.2, services rendered under onerous conditions (e.g., client breach of cooperation duties) are billed at a stated hourly rate of 140.00 EUR plus VAT, based on time spent.
5. Hardware resale / procurement (pass-through): Under AGB §6, goods delivered in the course of services remain EEP property until paid in full (Eigentumsvorbehalt). EEP itself does not sell proprietary hardware but can procure/manage hardware (e.g., metering, monitoring) for clients via its network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

EEP is an owner-managed energy and sustainability consultancy that advises commercial and public-sector clients on reducing energy costs, meeting statutory energy and climate obligations (EDL-G, EnEfG, GEG, ISO 50001, EU-Taxonomie), and accessing public subsidies. Its work spans energy audits, climate protection roadmaps, EU-Taxonomie conformity, project steering, and end-to-end funding administration, delivered through branded consulting packages (eep.start, companion.*, start.green) and tracked via the eep360 Online Portal and EEP-Energieportal.

Product overview

EEP offers a platform-plus-modules architecture: the high-level "Lösungen" (Klimaneutral werden, Immobilienwert steigern, Fördermittel beantragen, Energiekosten senken, Energieaudits durchführen, Energiebeschaffung & Controlling, Energiedienstleistungsgesetz-Audit) are delivered through a layered set of branded consulting packages — the "eep.start" analysis entry point feeds into the "companion" execution modules (companion.foerderung, companion.projektentwicklung, companion.audit, companion.iso) and the "start.green" climate/Net-Zero stack — all underpinned by the eep360 Online Portal and the EEP-Energieportal for ongoing energy data, KPI tracking and alarm reporting. The BAFA-funded Transformationsplan sits alongside as a standalone funded product. Together these modules form a consistent consulting "platform" with monthly, equalised billing rather than one-off project fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EEP-Energy: Brand name used internally to refer to EEP's energy consulting division, referenced in connection with energy efficiency experts and webinars.

Products and services

• eep.start Standardised consulting package covering the analysis of a customer's as-is energy state, including heating-load calculation, 3D simulation and funding analysis, with optional add-ons (climate-protection roadmap, EU-Taxonomy conformity, energy procurement concept).
• companion.foerderung End-to-end funding-management service covering research of national and regional programmes, technical eligibility checks, application preparation and submission, ongoing tracking via an online tool, and preparation of usage/technical verification proof.
• companion.projektentwicklung Project-management and construction-supervision package covering management, coordination, controlling, evidence creation and measure tracking; combines technical planning and construction supervision with funding administration, billed in equal monthly instalments on a fixed term.
• companion.audit Energy-audit service delivered per DIN EN 16247-1 (and DIN V 18599 for non-residential buildings), available as BAFA-funded EBN variants with 50% funding (max 3,000 EUR or 4,000 EUR); includes on-site analysis, target-state definition, recommendations and funding administration.
• companion.iso Implementation and operation of an energy-management system per ISO 50001 (or EMAS), used to satisfy the German EnEfG §8 obligation for companies with annual energy use above 7.5 GWh and the Austrian E-EffG obligations.
• start.green Package for the path to climate neutrality, bundling the climate-protection roadmap, Scope-1/2 CO2 accounting, Net-Zero strategy and EU-Taxonomy conformity / DGNB verification; forms the basis for the BAFA-funded Transformationsplan and emissions-controlling.
• Transformationsplan (BAFA-funded) BAFA-funded transformation plan (successor to the former Transformationskonzept) covering a GHG inventory for at least one German site, a corporate commitment to climate-neutrality by 2045 with a 10-year target, and a measure plan; funded at up to 60% of eligible costs (max 60,000 EUR).
• eep360 Online Portal Dashboard hosted on Bosch Nexospace that gives EEP customers visibility of their energy data at sub-consumer (sub-meter) level; accessed via customer login from the EEP homepage.
• EEP-Energieportal Data-management portal for customer energy data and costs, used alongside the eep360 Online Portal for monitoring, KPI tracking and alarm generation on main energy streams; serves as the operational backbone for companion.audit's controlling functions.
• Energiebeschaffung & Controlling Solution line covering optimisation of energy procurement (electricity and gas) and ongoing energy-cost controlling, addressing price composition, tax savings and procurement-strategy design for corporate customers.
• EDL-G Audit Solution line delivering mandatory periodic energy audits under the German Energiedienstleistungsgesetz (EDL-G) per DIN EN 16247-1, for non-KMU companies and public-sector organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bis zu 50% staatlicher Zuschuss für Energieaudits nach DIN EN 16247-1 (max 3.000 EUR) bzw. DIN V 18599 (max 4.000 EUR)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship innovation partnership for ai/automation, single co-branded webinar event, founding-member industry network, flagship industry association — qualifies eep for bafa-funded projects, core — enables eep's eu-taxonomie/dgnb verification offering, core technology provider for the eep360 portal, core stack across crm, marketing, recruitment, analytics, chat, core stack for analytics, ads, maps and tag management, mid — paid social/retargeting layer, mid — analytics and b2b social, mid — ux analytics, mid — b2b lead-generation layer, core — external data-protection officer, core — federal grant authority and auditor-list authority and core — austrian federal grant authority partner.

• isysflagship innovation partnership for ai/automationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Announced 12 June 2025 as a new partner to jointly implement AI/automation solutions for greater efficiency. The partnership focuses on implementing AI-based solutions for more efficiency and automation in consulting engagements.
• Creditreformsingle co-branded webinar eventGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2022EEP hosted a webinar at Creditreform on 15 November 2022 on the path to climate-neutral buildings, with named EEP speakers Simone Lenk and Isabelle Kun.
• Unternehmensnetzwerk Klimaschutzfounding-member industry networkGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 March 2022EEP is a founding member (Gründungsmitglied) of the Unternehmensnetzwerk Klimaschutz, announced 11 March 2022. The network serves as a corporate climate-protection community.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Unternehmensberater (BDU)flagship industry association — qualifies eep for bafa-funded projectsStrategic or Co-development PartnerEEP is a member of the BDU, the German consulting-industry trade association, whose membership serves as BAFA-recognized quality proof (Qualitätsnachweis) for execution of funded projects. The BDU represents the German consulting industry with more than EUR 33.8 billion in turnover and over 150,000 employees nationally.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB)core — enables eep's eu-taxonomie/dgnb verification offeringStrategic or Co-development PartnerEEP sustainability experts are listed at DGNB (announced 23 February 2024). This listing enables EEP to perform the Grobeinschätzung and Verifikation of properties according to DGNB criteria and to accompany clients through DGNB certification processes for EU-Taxonomie conformity.
• Bosch Nexospacecore technology provider for the eep360 portalTechnology or IntegrationBosch Nexospace provides the technology platform for the eep360 Online Portal, a dashboard for energy data at sub-consumer level (Subverbraucherebene) accessed via customer login from the EEP homepage.
• Zoho Corporation (Zoho CRM / Campaigns / Recruit / SalesIQ / PageSense)core stack across crm, marketing, recruitment, analytics, chatTechnology or IntegrationZoho Corporation B.V. (Netherlands) and Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (India) provide Zoho CRM (customer database), Zoho Campaigns (newsletter), ZOHO Recruit (jobs page), SalesIQ (chat/analytics) and PageSense (heatmaps) — all under a GDPR-compliant Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag with affiliated companies per §15 AktG.
• Google (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC)core stack for analytics, ads, maps and tag managementTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Analytics (with _anonymizeIp()), Google Ads Conversion Tracking, Google Maps, Google Tag Manager and Google +1 social plugins are used across the website for analytics, paid acquisition and mapping.
• Meta Platforms (Facebook / Instagram Pixel, Custom Audience, Lookalike Audience)mid — paid social/retargeting layerTechnology or IntegrationFacebook Like Button (social plugin), Facebook Pixel and Facebook Custom Audience / Lookalike Audience are used on consent basis; data processing under EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.
• LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)mid — analytics and b2b socialTechnology or IntegrationLinkedIn 2-click share button and LinkedIn Insight-Tags (Pixel) are used on consent basis for website analytics and retargeting in the B2B segment.
• Hotjar Limitedmid — ux analyticsTechnology or IntegrationHotjar is used on consent basis to better understand user behaviour on the website via cookies/technologies; data stored in pseudonymised user profiles; opt-out available.
• Leadinfo B.V. (Rotterdam)mid — b2b lead-generation layerTechnology or IntegrationLeadinfo is used on legitimate-interest basis under Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO to identify visiting companies via IP and enrich with public firm data; uses two first-party cookies and processes domains from form entries; opt-out available.
• IITR Datenschutz GmbH (Munich)core — external data-protection officerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIITR Datenschutz GmbH (Marienplatz 2, 80331 München) acts as Datenschutzbeauftragter (data-protection officer) and Verantwortliche Stelle under GDPR for EEP; reachable at [email protected], +49 89 189 173 60.
• BAFA (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle)core — federal grant authority and auditor-list authorityOthersEEP maintains BAFA-listed energy auditors; EEP accompanies funding applications, energy-audit (EBN) submissions, the Energieeffizienzgesetz (EnEfG) reporting, and the federal Transformationsplan program under BAFA's authority.
• aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft) / BMDWcore — austrian federal grant authority partnerOthersEEP supports Austrian clients in applying for the aws Investitionsprämie (7% / 14% non-repayable grant on investments between 1 Sept 2020 and 28 Feb 2021) through its Vienna office; works with the Austrian Federal Ministry for Digitalisation and Economic Affairs (BMDW).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ÖKOTEC Energiemanagement GmbH: Berlin-based energy management consultancy focused on ISO 50001 implementation, energy audits and efficiency consulting for German industrial and commercial clients. Closest peer to EEP in customer base, regulatory positioning (BAFA/EnEfG) and end-to-end advisory-plus-monitoring offering.
• FIRST CLIMATE Solutions AG: German carbon and sustainability consultancy providing Corporate Carbon Footprint, climate strategy, ESG/CSRD advisory and EU-Taxonomie verification to commercial customers. Overlaps with EEP's start.green package and Scope 1/2 accounting methodology (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1).
• BEKS Energieeffizienz GmbH: German energy-efficiency consultancy delivering energy audits (BAFA EBN), ISO 50001, EU-Taxonomie advice and energy monitoring for SME and municipal clients. Closely mirrors EEP's product portfolio and DACH SME/municipality go-to-market.
• GUTcert Gesellschaft für Umwelttechnik und Energiemanagement mbH: Berlin-based certification body and consulting firm offering ISO 50001, ISO 14001 and EMAS implementation plus energy audits to German SMEs and municipalities. Direct overlap with EEP's companion.iso, companion.audit and BAFA EBN services, including BAFA-listed auditor status.
• Süddeutsche Energie-Agentur (sena): Regional Bavarian energy consultancy providing energy audits, Förderabwicklung and Klimaschutzkonzepte for municipalities and SMEs. Geographic and service overlap with EEP's Munich/Southern Germany SME and public-sector practice.

Broad incumbents

• Drees & Sommer SE: Stuttgart-headquartered engineering and consulting firm with a large building-and-real-estate practice covering energy efficiency, ESG, DGNB certification and EU-Taxonomie. A broader incumbent that competes with EEP in the non-residential property segment but offers a much wider portfolio (engineering, construction management).
• Arthur D. Little / Deloitte Germany (Sustainability practice): Global management consultancies with substantial German sustainability, climate and energy practices serving enterprise CSRD, EU-Taxonomie and decarbonization mandates. Compete with EEP on upper-end corporate engagements but lack boutique specialization in SME Förderabwicklung.
• TÜV Rheinland Energy & Sustainability GmbH: Large international TIC and energy/sustainability consultancy operating a German energy-services practice (audits, ISO 50001, EU-Taxonomie, ESG). Larger-scale incumbent that competes with EEP on enterprise energy audits and management-system certification but is not specialized in SME Förderabwicklung.
• Getec Wärme & Energie GmbH: German multi-utility and energy-services group offering energy procurement, contracting and efficiency services for commercial/industrial customers. Overlaps with EEP's Energiebeschaffung & Controlling line but at much larger scale and with proprietary generation assets.
• Ramboll Group (Germany operations): Global engineering/consulting firm with a German sustainability and energy practice serving real-estate, industry and public-sector clients on decarbonization, ESG and climate strategy. Competes with EEP on enterprise CSRD/EU-Taxonomie mandates; broader portfolio and international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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