EVH

What EVH does

EVH (Energieversorgung Halle GmbH) is the energy supply subsidiary of Stadtwerke Halle GmbH, the municipal utility of Halle (Saale), Germany. It supplies electricity, natural gas, and district heating to residential, commercial, and large-customer segments within its concession area, holding Grundversorger (default supplier) status and operating under the city's Wärmeplanung framework.

The company's infrastructure backbone consists of combined heat and power (CHP) plants, a 217 km district heating network serving approximately 80,000 apartments, and an in-house photovoltaic portfolio exceeding 200 MW built up over more than a decade. It commissioned a Power-to-Heat facility in December 2023 — the first such installation in Saxony-Anhalt — and operates a proprietary Wärmeatlas tool that maps building-level heat demand. A dedicated renewables subsidiary, EVH Grüne Energie GmbH & Co. KG, has been established to consolidate green-energy activities.

Revenue is generated through regulated default-supply tariffs, bilateral contracts with commercial and large-customer accounts, generation revenues from the PV portfolio, and community financing via a recurring Bürgerbeteiligung (citizen participation) platform. EVH has published a heat transition roadmap targeting 30% renewable heat by 2030, 80% by 2040, and climate neutrality by 2045. The company is also exiting non-core activities, having closed its CNG fueling stations to redirect capital toward the heat and electricity transition.

Name

EVH

Legal name

EVH GmbH

Website

https://evh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EVH is the municipal energy utility of Halle (Saale), Germany, supplying electricity, gas, and district heating to residential, commercial, and large customers via CHP plants, a 217 km heat network, and a >200 MW PV portfolio, with a stated 2045 climate-neutrality roadmap.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Halle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: EVH supplies electricity to private and commercial customers in Halle (Saale) under standard tariff plans, including Grund- und Ersatzversorgung (default supply). The company operates a tariff calculator allowing customers to compare and select plans based on consumption data. Electricity is generated through its own CHP plants and expanding renewable portfolio.
2. Gas Supply: Natural gas supply services for private and commercial customers, including tariff comparison tools and default supply options. Note: EVH has announced the closure of its CNG fueling stations due to declining demand and high procurement costs.
3. District Heating (Fernwärme): Centralized heating supply via the 217 km district heating network to over 80,000 apartments. Revenue is generated through a dual-component pricing model consisting of a base price (Grundpreis) for network availability and maintenance, and a usage-based volume charge (Arbeitspreis). Additional revenue streams include connection fees and CO2 certificate pricing.
4. Energy Solutions: Comprehensive energy solutions including heat pump installation, heating and cooling systems (Wärme- und Kälteanlagen), electromobility (charging stations, wallboxes, E-storage), and photovoltaic systems. These represent project-based and product sales revenue streams, potentially bundled with ongoing service contracts.
5. Citizen Participation / Renewable Energy Investments: EVH offers subordinated loans (Nachrangdarlehen) to citizens through the EVH Grüne Energie platform, with investment volumes of 3,000,000 € per round. Interest rates of 3.3% p.a. for EVH customers and 2.3% p.a. for non-customers are paid annually, with principal repayment at maturity. The company has conducted four rounds of citizen participation since 2020, with the fourth round fully subscribed at 1,840,800 € as of July 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EVH is the municipal energy utility for Halle (Saale), supplying electricity, natural gas, and district heating to private households, commercial customers, and large enterprises in its service territory. It complements supply with integrated energy solutions (heat pumps, photovoltaic installations, heating and cooling systems, electromobility products like wallboxes and storage), energy consulting, and a citizen participation (Bürgerbeteiligung) platform enabling local citizens to invest in regional PV projects through subordinated loans.

Product overview

EVH (Energieversorgung Halle GmbH) operates as a regional energy utility providing a comprehensive portfolio of energy products and services for households and businesses in Halle (Saale). The core offerings comprise electricity (Strom), natural gas (Gas), and district heating (Fernwärme) supply. These are complemented by integrated energy solutions including heat pumps, heating and cooling systems, electromobility infrastructure (Halplus EV charging products, wallboxes, energy storage), and photovoltaic installations. EVH also provides digital tools such as the Wärmeatlas (Heat Atlas) for checking district heating connectivity, along with the GebäudeCheck, HeizungsCheck, and FörderFinder for building energy assessments. The company operates a citizen participation (Bürgerbeteiligung) investment platform enabling public investment in renewable energy projects. Customer services include online account management, meter reading submission, tariff calculators, and customer center support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVH Grüne Energie: A wholly-owned subsidiary of EVH GmbH focused on renewable energy project development and citizen participation in green energy investments
• halplus
• Wärmeatlas
• EVH Großkunden

Products and services

• Strom (Electricity Supply) Electricity supply service for private and commercial customers in Halle (Saale), with tariff calculator, standard default supply (Grund- und Ersatzversorgung), and fixed-price options. Sourced from EVH's own CHP plants and expanding renewable portfolio.
• Gas (Natural Gas Supply) Natural gas supply service for private and commercial customers in Halle (Saale), with tariff options, default supply, and historical CNG fueling station services (now being phased out).
• Fernwärme (District Heating) Centralized heating supply via 217 km of district heating network serving more than 80,000 apartments in Halle (Saale), generated through CHP at Energiepark Dieselstraße and Energiepark Trotha. Dual-component pricing (Grundpreis + Arbeitspreis) plus CO2 certificate pass-through.
• Energielösungen (Energy Solutions) Integrated energy solution bundle covering heat pumps, heating and cooling systems (Wärme- und Kälteanlagen), electromobility (wallboxes, E-storage), photovoltaic installations, energy consulting, and funding database access for residential and commercial customers.
• Wärmepumpen (Heat Pumps) Heat pump installation solutions for residential and commercial customers, supporting decarbonization of building heat supply.
• Wärme- und Kälteanlagen (Heating and Cooling Systems) Commercial and industrial heating and cooling system solutions, from planning through construction to ongoing operation, targeted at large enterprise customers.
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Installations) Solar photovoltaic installation services for residential and commercial customers, including system planning and integration, delivered as part of EVH's renewable energy portfolio strategy.
• Halplus Wallbox (EV Charging Wallbox) EV charging wallbox hardware sold to EVH customers for home charging of electric vehicles, under the Halplus electromobility brand.
• E-Speicher (Energy Storage) Battery energy storage systems for residential and commercial customers, enabling storage of self-generated solar electricity under the Halplus brand.
• Bürgerbeteiligung (Citizen Participation Investment) Crowd-investment platform operated via eueco GmbH under EVH Grüne Energie GmbH & Co. KG, enabling citizens to invest in regional photovoltaic projects through subordinated loans (Nachrangdarlehen). Offers 3.3% p.a. for EVH customers and 2.3% p.a. for non-customers over a 5-year term, with investments between 500 and 25,000 EUR.
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting) Energy consulting service helping residential and commercial customers optimize energy consumption, evaluate supply options, and navigate funding programs for efficiency upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ MW of photovoltaic generation capacity covering ~110,000 households' electricity demand
• +4 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

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadtwerke Halle GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020EVH GmbH is a 100% subsidiary (Beteiligungsgesellschaft) of Stadtwerke Halle GmbH, the municipal utilities group of the city of Halle (Saale). The parent company oversees multiple utility subsidiaries including EVH (energy), HWS (water and urban management), Havag (mobility), IT-Consult Halle (IT services), and others. EVH's management is overseen by an Supervisory Board chaired by Egbert Geier (Mayor of Halle).
• IT-Consult Halle GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT-Consult Halle GmbH (ITC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stadtwerke Halle, provides external hosting and IT services for EVH's websites and digital services. The company is responsible for the technical operation, maintenance, and administration of EVH's web infrastructure. Sub-contractors include Smart CJM GmbH. All processing is governed by data processing agreements (AVV) under Art. 28 DSGVO.
• eueco GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoreueco GmbH (Munich) operates the citizen participation platform (buergerbeteiligung.evh.de) as a licensed financial investment intermediary under §2a VermAnlG i.V.m. §34f GewO. The company handles the online subscription of subordinated loans (Nachrangdarlehen) for EVH's renewable energy projects, manages the registration process, investor data, and contract administration. Regulated by IHK München und Oberbayern.
• Energie-Initiative Halle (Saale) e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Energy Initiative Halle (Saale) is a regional alliance of stakeholders promoting the energy transition in Halle (Saale). The initiative is cited as the framework within which EVH's first citizen participation project was created. It represents a broad coalition of local actors working collectively on sustainable energy development.
• RegstromminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegstrom is a partner organization operating under the umbrella of the Energy Initiative Halle (Saale). The organization focuses on renewable power generation projects, including PV installations on bus shelters (PV Fahrgastunterstände). Regstrom conducts its own projects, events, and news activities within the EVH/ Stadtwerke ecosystem.
• Installateurverzeichnis (Installer Directory) and KreishandwerkerschaftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEVH collaborates with local trade partners including the Installateurverzeichnis (certified installer directory) and Kreishandwerkerschaft (local craft guild) as part of its market partner network. These partnerships support the installation and rollout of EVH's energy solutions including heat pumps, PV systems, and building energy improvements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG: Major regional energy supplier in central/eastern Germany (Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen, Brandenburg). Operates in EVH's home region with overlapping distribution network and customer base, making it a direct regional competitor in electricity and gas supply.

Direct peers

• N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft: Regional municipal utility serving the Nürnberg/Fürth area with electricity, gas, and district heating. Direct peer to EVH in the German municipal utility space, with a similar multi-utility structure and customer segmentation.
• Mainova AG: Frankfurt's municipal utility providing electricity, gas, and district heating. Comparable to EVH in multi-utility structure and city-based service territory, though operating in a much larger metropolitan market.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig GmbH: Municipal utility serving Leipzig with electricity, gas, and district heating. Direct peer to EVH in product mix, customer segments (private, commercial, large), and integrated energy solutions portfolio within a comparable-sized German city.
• Drewag – Stadtwerke Dresden GmbH: Dresden's municipal utility supplying electricity, gas, and district heating. Closely comparable to EVH as a mid-sized German municipal utility with a CHP-based district heating network serving tens of thousands of apartments.
• Stadtwerke Magdeburg: Municipal utility serving Magdeburg with electricity, gas, and district heating. Highly comparable to EVH given geographic and demographic proximity in Sachsen-Anhalt and a similar multi-utility operating model.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON SE: One of Europe's largest energy companies, with distribution networks, customer solutions, and energy services across Germany. Overlaps with EVH in electricity/gas distribution and end-customer energy solutions, though at national/international scale and as a private-sector competitor.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Munich's municipal utility operating electricity, district heating, and gas, with significant renewable generation. Comparable in business model and multi-utility bundle, but materially larger and serving a much bigger metropolitan area than EVH.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: Integrated German energy company with generation, distribution, and customer solutions including district heating. Broad incumbent peer to EVH, particularly in customer energy solutions and renewable expansion strategy.
• Vattenfall Wärme Berlin GmbH: Vattenfall's Berlin district heating subsidiary, one of the largest district heating operators in Germany. Relevant peer to EVH specifically for CHP-based district heating operations and decarbonization strategy, though part of a much larger group with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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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