Linz AG

What Linz AG does

Linz AG (legal name: LINZ AG für Energie, Telekommunikation, Verkehr und Kommunale Dienste) is a municipal utility company wholly owned by the City of Linz, Austria, operating as the regional Stadtwerke for the Upper Austrian central region. It supplies electricity, natural gas, district heating and cooling, water, wastewater and waste management to approximately 400,000 residential and business customers, and additionally operates public transport (trams, buses and the Pöstlingbergbahn funicular via LINZ LINIEN GmbH), the Linz inland port and logistics terminal (ÖSTERREICHISCHE DONAULAGER GmbH), telecommunications (lagis Internet Serviceprovider GmbH / LIWEST cable), e-mobility charging, swimming and leisure facilities, and funeral and cemetery services. The group is organized into ten wholly-owned subsidiaries covering generation, distribution, transport, shared services and digital services, employing more than 3,500 people across over 100 professions. Its core technology stack comprises regulated municipal utility infrastructure (generation assets including biomass, hydropower and CHP, plus district heating/cooling and gas networks) overlaid with digital customer services such as the PLUS24 portal, the Energie-Informations-System (EIS), the LinzMobil transit app, dedicated waste apps, and the Vorteilswelt loyalty program. Linz AG's business model is hybrid: regulated recurring tariff revenue from energy, water, waste and district heating; transaction-based revenue from public transport fares, port logistics handling and storage; subscription revenue from lagis internet services; and concession / contract revenue from business customers and the City of Linz for street lighting (LIPOS), energy efficiency consulting and other municipal infrastructure services. Pricing follows published multi-tier household tariff structures (e.g., the Mein Erdgas 04/24 promotional tariff with a 47.45% discount through September 2026, and the regulated Erdgas CLASSIC universal supply tariff under §124 GWG 2011), with promotional levers such as online-billing rebates and free electricity days tied to the loyalty program.

Name

Linz AG

Legal name

LINZ AG für Energie, Telekommunikation, Verkehr und Kommunale Dienste

Website

https://linzag.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Linz AG is the municipal utility of the City of Linz, Austria, supplying electricity, gas, heating, water, waste, public transport, port logistics and telecom to roughly 400,000 residential and business customers in the Upper Austrian central region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utilities

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Utilities (221)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aggregation Services (Load Aggregation, Community Choice, Buyer Pools) (EUAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• District heating supply
• Public transportation
• Energy supply
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Supply: Revenue from electricity, natural gas, and heating energy sales to residential and commercial customers. Includes energy trading operations and generation from diverse sources (biomass, hydropower, combined heat and power plants).
2. Infrastructure Services: Revenue from water supply, sewage/wastewater treatment, waste collection and disposal, and recycling services to municipal customers.
3. Public Transportation: Revenue from tram, bus services (LINZ LINIEN GmbH), Pöstlingbergbahn heritage railway, and mobility services including tickets and tariffs.
4. Port Logistics: Revenue from port operations including container handling, warehouse storage, transport logistics, tank storage, and railway connections through the Linz harbor.
5. Telecommunications: Revenue from telecommunications services including internet connectivity through lagis Internet Serviceprovider.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LINZ AG is the municipal multi-utility (Stadtwerke) of the City of Linz, Austria, supplying electricity, natural gas, district heating and cooling, drinking water, wastewater management, waste collection and recycling, public transportation, port logistics, e-mobility, telecommunications, leisure facilities, and funeral services to roughly 400,000 residential and commercial customers in Central Upper Austria. Revenue is generated primarily through regulated utility tariffs, transport fares, and port fees across the group's wholly-owned operating subsidiaries.

Product overview

LINZ AG is a multi-utility and municipal services company providing an integrated portfolio of energy, infrastructure, mobility, and leisure services primarily for the Linz region in Upper Austria. The core product portfolio includes electricity (Mein Strom) and natural gas (Mein Erdgas 04/24) supply with various tariff options, district heating (Fernwärme, Nahwärme, Naturwärme), and photovoltaic solutions. The company operates water supply, wastewater management, and waste collection services, alongside public transport (LINZ LINIEN trams and buses), the port of Linz logistics hub, and swimming/leisure facilities. Digital services include the PLUS24 customer portal with the EIS energy information system, and the Vorteilswelt loyalty program offering up to 30 free electricity days annually. Business services encompass energy efficiency consulting, street lighting (LIPOS), and telecommunications. The group includes subsidiary companies such as LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH, LINZ SERVICE GmbH, LINZ LINIEN GmbH, LINZ GAS Vertrieb GmbH & Co KG, and LINZ NETZ GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LINZ AG Wärme: District heating services under LINZ AG
• LINZ AG BÄDER
• LINIEN
• PLUS24
• LINZ AG Vorteilswelt
• LIWEST

Products and services

• Mein Strom (Electricity Supply) Electricity supply tariff for households and businesses in the Linz region, including standard, social, catch-up, and construction power options, plus feed-in remuneration for distributed generation.
• Mein Erdgas 04/24 (Natural Gas Supply) Flexible household natural gas tariff with up to 47.45% promotional discount, no contract commitment required, 10 free gas days with 12-month commitment, and price guarantee through 31 March 2026.
• Erdgas CLASSIC (Basic Natural Gas Supply) Basic supply natural gas tariff under §124 GWG 2011 for households and small enterprises up to 400,000 kWh/year requiring universal service.
• Fernwärme (District Heating) District heating supply for residential and commercial properties in the Linz region, including connection services, pricing, and promotional subsidies.
• Nahwärme (Local Heating) Local heating network solutions targeted at business customers and communities outside the central Fernwärme district.
• Naturwärme (Natural Heat) Renewable heating solutions based on natural energy sources for residential and commercial customers.
• Fernkälte (District Cooling) Centralized district cooling supply targeted at commercial customers in the Linz region.
• Photovoltaik Solutions Solar photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers, including feed-in remuneration, PV sizing calculators, and battery storage options.
• E-Mobilität Charging Solutions Electric mobility solutions including WallBOX charging stations for homes, residential complexes, and businesses, alongside public charging infrastructure and tariff plans.
• Abfall (Waste Management Services) Waste collection services for households and businesses, including container service, recycling centers (Altstoffsammelzentren), bulky waste collection, waste advice, and the Linz Abfall App.
• Abwasser (Wastewater Services) Wastewater management for residential and commercial customers, including sewage connection, maintenance services, and operation of the regional treatment plant (Regionalkläranlage).
• Wasser (Drinking Water Supply) Drinking water supply and distribution for households and businesses in the Linz region, operated through the LINZ AG water network and IWA-Labor.
• LINZ LINIEN (Public Transport) Public passenger transport services in Linz including trams, city buses, the Pöstlingbergbahn heritage funicular railway, night services, and the tim Linz on-demand transport, operated by subsidiary LINZ LINIEN GmbH.
• Hafen Linz (Port of Linz Logistics) Inland port operations at the Port of Linz providing container terminal handling, warehouse logistics, transport logistics, tank harbor storage, rail connection (Anschlussbahn), and shipping services including the vessel MS Eduard.
• Telekommunikation (lagis Internet & Cable Services) Telecommunications services for business customers, with residential internet and cable TV services delivered through the lagis Internet Serviceprovider GmbH subsidiary (LIWEST brand).
• LIPOS (Street Lighting Management) Street lighting management and operations service for municipalities in the Linz region.
• Energieeffizienz-Beratung (Energy Efficiency Consulting) Energy efficiency consulting service for businesses covering energy management systems, audits, compression air leak detection, thermography, and LED lighting retrofits.
• LINZ AG Bäder (Swimming & Wellness Facilities) Public swimming pools, thermal baths, sauna, and wellness facilities in Linz operated by subsidiary LINZ SERVICE GmbH.
• Grottenbahn (Pöstlingberg Heritage Railway Attraction) Historic grotto railway attraction located on the Pöstlingberg, one of Linz's landmarks.
• Bestattung & Friedhöfe (Funeral and Cemetery Services) Funeral and cemetery services including preparation, cremation, mourning floristics, and cemetery management.
• PLUS24 Customer Portal with EIS Energy Information System Online customer portal providing 24/7 access to invoice viewing, consumption data via the Energie-Informations-System (EIS) for electricity, gas, heating, and water, plus bank detail management, installment changes, and tariff switching.
• LINZ AG Vorteilswelt (Loyalty Program) Customer loyalty program offering up to 30 free electricity days annually, instant discounts at regional partner businesses, and access to the Vorteilswelt app for regional benefits.
• LinzMobil (Mobility App) Mobility app providing route planning and ticket purchasing across the LINZ LINIEN public transport network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 400,000 customers in the Upper Austrian central region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt Linz (City of Linz)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Cooperative partnership for promoting energy transition. The city provides subsidies up to €1,000 for switching from gas to electric cookers, with LINZ AG providing additional €500 bonus for district heating customers and 1 year free heating.
• RAG (Rohöl-Aufsuchungs AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic participation in RAG storage volumes to enhance natural gas supply security. Provides access to underground gas storage capacity ensuring reliable supply during demand peaks and supply disruptions.
• Oesterreichs EnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Austrian electricity industry association. Bound by the 'Verhaltenskodex für Lieferanten' (Supplier Code of Conduct) issued by the association, establishing industry standards for supplier behavior.
• Market InstitutminorOthersIndependent market research institute conducting brand preference surveys. Awarded LINZ GAS Vertrieb as 'Lieblingsmarke' (favorite brand) in Upper Austria.
• Regional Schwimmvereine (Swimming Clubs)minorOthersCooperation with regional swimming clubs to provide summer swimming courses for children aged 4-8 years on behalf of the City of Linz.
• e-control (Energie-Control Austria)coreOthersRegulatory authority for energy markets in Austria. Provides dispute resolution services (Streitschlichtungsstelle) and oversees compliance with universal service obligations under § 124 GWG 2011.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salzburg AG: Austrian municipal multi-utility serving the Salzburg region with energy, telecommunications, and mobility services. Closely comparable in scale, ownership type (city/state-owned), and integrated service portfolio to Linz AG.
• Energie AG Oberösterreich: Major Upper Austrian energy and services group operating across electricity, gas, heat, water, waste, and telecom in the same region as Linz AG. Direct regional peer with overlapping customer base and service mix.
• Wien Energie (Wiener Stadtwerke): Vienna's municipal multi-utility providing electricity, gas, heating, transport, and waste services to the City of Vienna. Same Stadtwerke ownership model and similar integrated service architecture as Linz AG, though at significantly larger scale.
• Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe (IKB): Municipal utility of Innsbruck providing energy, water, public transport, and telecommunications. Directly comparable Austrian Stadtwerke with similar integrated portfolio and city ownership structure.

Broad incumbents

• EVN Group: Austrian utility group serving Lower Austria and international markets across energy, heat, water, and waste. Broader incumbent peer with overlapping energy and infrastructure offerings but larger geographic and corporate footprint.
• Verbund AG: Austria's largest electricity company and leading hydropower generator. Comparable as a major Austrian energy incumbent, though Verbund focuses primarily on generation and wholesale rather than municipal multi-utility retail.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Large German municipal multi-utility providing electricity, district heating, water, gas, and public transport in Munich. Comparable integrated Stadtwerke model; significantly larger scale than Linz AG.
• Hamburger Energiewerke: City of Hamburg's municipal energy utility providing electricity, district heating, and energy services. Compares as a larger German Stadtwerke peer in a major metropolitan area with similar integrated portfolio.

Others

• Wiener Netze GmbH: Network infrastructure operator for electricity, gas, and district heating in Vienna. Comparable as an adjacent infrastructure operator running the physical grids that municipal utilities like Linz AG also own and operate.

Regional players

• Wiener Linien: Vienna's municipal public transport operator (tram, bus, metro) under the Wiener Stadtwerke group. Compares to LINZ LINIEN GmbH as a city-owned Austrian public transit operator within a multi-utility holding structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LINZ_LINIEN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KonzernLINZAG
• Facebookfacebook.com/LINZAG.AT
• Instagraminstagram.com/linz_ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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