Stadtwerke Balingen

What Stadtwerke Balingen does

Stadtwerke Balingen is a municipal utility (Eigenbetrieb) wholly owned by the City of Balingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operating electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and district heating distribution networks for the city and surrounding areas. The company's technical infrastructure includes block heating power plants (BHKW) at the Eyachbad and Lochenbad facilities, over 1,500 electricity-generating facilities feeding into the network (totaling more than 21 million kWh annually), and a 22 kW public EV charging network spanning four stations with eight charging points inaugurated in 2019. Complementary service lines include three public bath facilities (Eyachbad, Lochenbad, Eyachsauna), a fiber optic and VDSL broadband business operated through wholly-owned subsidiary zollernalb-data GmbH, e-carsharing in partnership with deer mobility solutions, and full school digitalization services covering all 12 municipal schools.

The company serves primarily private households and commercial customers in the Balingen area, with over 96% of gas network customers classified as protected customers (households, hospitals, social facilities, and small-to-medium commercial businesses under standard load profiles). Its revenue model is built on regulated subscription-based utility tariffs (electricity, gas, water, heating), transaction fees for pools, saunas, EV charging, and carsharing, and managed services contracts for district heating, public lighting, and school IT infrastructure. Pricing for discretionary services is publicly disclosed (e-carsharing at €9.90/hour, charging from €3.50/30 minutes, sauna entry at €14.00), while core utility tariffs are not publicly listed and instead are managed through the customer portal and direct consultation.

Distribution is conducted through a physical customer center in downtown Balingen (Alter Markt 1, opened December 2023 in a joint operation with zollernalb-data GmbH), an online customer portal at portal-swb.komm.one, and direct phone support. The company has invested in innovation projects including the ELINA pilot (Germany's first dynamic inductive EV charging project, launched February 2023 with Electreon, EnBW, KIT Karlsruhe, and FfE München), Energy Sharing infrastructure under § 42c EnWG, and DIN ISO 27001 information security certification (renewed 2022, valid through 2025). It holds the TOP-Lokalversorger 2018 and Versorgerstudie 360° certifications and operates as an integrated multi-utility platform-plus-services model for the Balingen region.

Name

Stadtwerke Balingen

Legal name

Stadtwerke Balingen

Website

https://stadtwerke.balingen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Balingen is a municipal utility owned by the City of Balingen, Germany, providing electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and district heating services to residential and commercial customers in the Zollernalbkreis region, alongside broadband, e-mobility, and bath facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utilities

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Self-Service & Customer Portals (web/mobile, e-bill, notifications, consumption dashboards) (EUANAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer Self-Service Portals & Digital Experience (Web/Mobile) (EUAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity supply
• Natural gas distribution
• District heating networks
• Water and wastewater

Headquarters

HQ city

Balingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Electricity distribution and supply to residential and commercial customers in Balingen, including tariff management and price adjustments
2. Natural Gas Supply: Natural gas distribution and supply services
3. Water Supply and Wastewater: Water supply and wastewater management for the city
4. District Heating: District heating network operations with integrated block heating power plants (BHKW) at Eyachbad and Lochenbad
5. Bath Facilities (Eyachbad, Lochenbad, Eyachsauna): Indoor pool and sauna operations generating revenue from entrance fees and value cards
6. Internet and Telecommunications: Broadband internet services through subsidiary zollernalb-data GmbH, including fiber optic connections and VDSL
7. Public Charging Infrastructure: Public electric vehicle charging stations with 22 kW capacity at multiple locations
8. E-Carsharing: Electric car sharing service operated in partnership with deer mobility solutions
9. Meter Reading Services: Meter reading and data management services, including customer self-reading and digital submission options
10. Public Lighting: Street lighting operations and maintenance
11. Contracting and BHKW: Energy contracting services and block heating power plant operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Balingen is a municipal utility providing electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and district heating supply to residential and commercial customers in the Balingen area. Complementary offerings include broadband internet via subsidiary zollernalb-data GmbH, public bath and sauna facilities (Eyachbad, Lochenbad, Eyachsauna), public EV charging infrastructure, and an e-carsharing service operated in partnership with deer mobility solutions.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Balingen operates as a multi-utility municipal company providing essential public services through an integrated platform-plus-services model. The core offerings include electricity (Strom), natural gas (Erdgas), water and wastewater (Wasser und Abwasser), and district heating (Wärme) services. Complementary services include internet and telecommunications through the zollernalb-data subsidiary, public swimming facilities (Eyachbad, Eyachsauna, Lochenbad), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and e-carsharing. Digital services encompass customer portal, Einspeiseportal for renewable energy feed-in, Hausanschlussportal for new connections, and an energy savings calculator. The company also provides meter management services and operates district heating networks, positioning itself as a comprehensive energy and mobility provider for the Balingen region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strom (Electricity Supply) Electricity distribution and supply services for residential and commercial customers in Balingen, including tariff management, price adjustments, and meter management. Available with online tariff switching capability through the customer portal.
• Erdgas (Natural Gas Supply) Natural gas distribution and supply services for residential and commercial customers in the Balingen area with online tariff switching capability and gas network operations serving approximately 1,500 consumption points.
• Wasser und Abwasser (Water and Wastewater) Water supply and wastewater management services for the city of Balingen and its districts.
• Wärme (District Heating) District heating services including operation of district heating networks with integrated block heating power plants (BHKW) at Eyachbad and Lochenbad for supply to connected buildings.
• Internet & Telefonie Internet and telephone services provided through zollernalb-data GmbH subsidiary, including broadband internet, VDSL, fiber optic connections, and IPTV services in the Zollernalb region.
• Eyachbad Public indoor swimming pool facility operated by Stadtwerke Balingen, located in Balingen. Integrates block heating power plant (BHKW) for district heating.
• Eyachsauna Sauna facility at Eyachbad with expanded operating hours and value card discounts (14.00 EUR including Eyachbad access). Renovated and expanded in October 2019.
• Lochenbad Public swimming pool facility located in the Weilstetten district of Balingen, with integrated block heating power plant (BHKW) for district heating supply.
• Öffentliche Ladeinfrastruktur (Public EV Charging) Electric vehicle charging stations with 4 charging stations providing 8 charging points at 22 kW each, located at Am Lindle, Altes Landratsamt, Arbeitsamt, and Eyachbad parking area. Time-based tariffs range from 3.50 EUR for 30 minutes to 6.99 EUR for 3 hours.
• Carsharing (E-Auto) Electric car sharing service operated in partnership with deer mobility solutions, with one electric vehicle stationed at Balingen train station, available 24/7 through deer app. Hourly rate 9.90 EUR, weekend rate 109.90 EUR (Friday afternoon to Sunday evening).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reliable supply maintained for over 96% of protected customers during energy crisis scenarios
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• deer mobility solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2023Partnership for e-carsharing service in Balingen. deer operates its own e-carsharing in rural areas with approximately 400 vehicles and 250+ e-carsharing stations. The Stadtwerke provide an electric vehicle at Balingen train station, available 24/7 through deer app.
• ElectreoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2020ELINA pilot project partner for dynamic inductive charging technology for electric vehicles. First deployment in Germany with shuttle bus that charges during driving via road-embedded charging system.
• EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2020ELINA pilot project partner for dynamic inductive charging technology deployment in Balingen.
• KIT Karlsruhe (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2020ELINA pilot project research partner for dynamic inductive charging technology for electric vehicles.
• FfE München (Forschungsstelle für Energiewirtschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2020ELINA pilot project research partner for dynamic inductive charging technology for electric vehicles.
• Netze BW GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint construction and operation of gas transfer station between Balingen and Geislingen. Netze BW gains new supply possibilities for Geislingen and Rosenfeld cities.
• terranets bw GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationGas transport network operator connecting the new gas transfer station to the statewide transmission network.
• zollernalb-data GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company handling broadband internet, fiber optic, and telecommunications services in the Zollernalb region. Joint customer center operations.
• Energieagentur ZollernalbminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy agency partnership for heat planning consultations and sustainability information for citizens.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Karlsruhe: Larger municipal utility in Baden-Württemberg offering energy, water, heating, broadband, and public transport — comparable business architecture with additional scale in mobility and telecom.
• Stadtwerke Tübingen: Municipal multi-utility (Stadtwerk) serving Tübingen in Baden-Württemberg with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and broadband — directly comparable in service mix, scale, and regulatory context to Stadtwerke Balingen.
• Stadtwerke Reutlingen: Regional municipal utility in Baden-Württemberg offering electricity, gas, water, and district heating to Reutlingen and surrounding areas — a near-identical operating model to Stadtwerke Balingen in the same state.
• Netze BW GmbH: Distribution network operator in Baden-Württemberg and an active joint-venture partner with Stadtwerke Balingen on the Geislingen gas transfer station — directly comparable as a regulated DNO with adjacent municipal relationships.
• terranets bw GmbH: Gas transmission network operator in Baden-Württemberg that connects Stadtwerke Balingen's transfer station to the statewide grid — a direct infrastructure partner with overlapping regulatory exposure.
• Stadtwerke Heidelberg: Municipal multi-utility offering electricity, gas, water, district heating, broadband, and mobility in Heidelberg — a comparable Stadtwerk with somewhat larger scale and an active innovation agenda in renewable heating.
• Stadtwerke Konstanz: Municipal multi-utility serving Konstanz with comparable energy, water, and broadband services — directly comparable as a similarly sized Baden-Württemberg Stadtwerk with a tourism-driven service mix.

Others

• zollernalb-data GmbH: Wholly-owned telecom subsidiary of Stadtwerke Balingen offering fiber and VDSL in the Zollernalb region — comparable as an adjacent municipal broadband operator rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg: Largest energy company in Baden-Württemberg and ELINA project partner — operates across generation, distribution, and retail in the same state as Stadtwerke Balingen, representing both upstream partner and retail competitive pressure.
• Stadtwerke Stuttgart: Larger municipal utility group in Baden-Württemberg offering energy, water, telecom, and mobility at greater scale — overlapping service portfolio with substantially larger asset base and customer reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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