Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen

What Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen does

Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen GmbH is a municipal multi-utility company wholly owned by the City of Bad Salzuflen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating under Managing Director Volker Stammer and Supervisory Board Chairman/Mayor Dirk Tolkemitt. Founded in 1972 and employing nearly 150 staff, the company provides electricity, natural gas, drinking water, and district heating (Fernwärme) to Bad Salzuflen and surrounding areas, serving roughly 30,000 electricity customers and 10,000 gas customers with approximately 85% market share in both electricity and gas as the local Grundversorger (default supplier) and Netzbetreiber (grid operator).

The technology stack centers on municipal utility infrastructure: a 30/10-kV electricity distribution network (with a new Ziegelstraße substation commissioned in 2026), a gas distribution network (currently converting from L-Gas to H-Gas as of April 14, 2026), a 3.2 km² district heating network with five block heating power plants (BHKW) producing ~31 million kWh and an iKWK system extracting ~8,500 kWh/year of renewable heat from treated wastewater, plus 13 UV water treatment systems deployed across all drinking water wells following an August 2023 contamination incident. Adjacent operations include four Stadtbus lines operated with six fully electric eCitaro buses, three parkhouses totaling 890 spaces, two swimming facilities (Bega Bad and Lohfeld Bad), 18 public EV charging stations, car sharing (StadtAuto), e-bike sharing (StadtRad via Movelo), and the Festhalle Schötmar event venue under renovation.

Revenue is generated through consumption-based tariffs for energy and water, Netzentgelte (grid access charges) from third-party suppliers using Stadtwerke's networks, transaction fees for parking and baths, subscription revenue from the €63/month Deutschlandticket and 3-2-1.App-integrated services, and add-on energy services (PV rental/purchase via EnergieDach, heating rental via WärmeHaus, wallbox via LadeBox, and energy consulting). Pricing is set by online calculators or customer service, with current residential electricity at 35.21 ct/kWh and gas at 9.27 ct/kWh as of January 2024. The company reported €4.5M profit in fiscal year 2021, which was distributed 100% to the City of Bad Salzuflen, and is executing a ~€31M joint investment package with the city for ecological transformation targeting climate neutrality by 2030 and 100% green district heating by 2038.

Name

Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen

Legal name

Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen GmbH

Website

https://stwbs.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen is a municipal multi-utility company owned by the City of Bad Salzuflen, Germany, supplying electricity, natural gas, district heating, and drinking water to roughly 30,000 electricity and 10,000 gas customers, plus operating local bus, parking, and swimming facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Utilities (221), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Parking Lots and Garages (81293)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Air Quality & Environmental Hygiene (Legionella/IAQ) (BPABAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity and gas supply
• District heating services
• Drinking water supply
• Public transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Salzuflen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energieversorgung (Strom & Erdgas): Core revenue from electricity and natural gas supply to ~30,000 electricity customers and ~10,000 gas customers in Bad Salzuflen. The company holds ~85% market share in both electricity and gas. Revenue is generated through consumption-based pricing with base fees and variable energy charges. The company acts as Grundversorger (default supplier).
2. Fernwärme (District Heating): District heating supply via a growing network covering 3.2 km². Heat output of approximately 63 million kWh per year. Revenue from connection fees and consumption-based heat charges measured via calibrated calorimeters.
3. Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water): Drinking water supply from local groundwater wells treated with UV systems, serving the entire Bad Salzuflen population.
4. Stadtbus (Local Public Transport): Operation of four city bus lines (941, 942, 943, 947), on-demand taxi services (BASTI, RALFI), and sale of Deutschlandticket (€63/month) and other transit tickets.
5. Parkraumbewirtschaftung (Parking): Operation of three parkhouses (Altstadt: 260 spaces, Kurpark: 315 spaces, Zentrum: 315 spaces) with short-term and long-term parking revenue. 'Einfach Parken' automated payment service.
6. Bäderbetriebe (Swimming Facilities): Operation of Bega Bad (outdoor) and Lohfeld Bad (indoor) swimming pools. Revenue from entrance fees (adults €5, children €3), season/guthaben cards, swimming courses (€40), and kiosk sales.
7. Energiedienstleistungen (Energy Services): Additional revenue streams from energy services including EnergieDach (PV rental/purchase), WärmeHaus (heating rental), LadeBox (wallbox), Thermografie (infrared inspection at €180), Energieausweis (energy certificates), and general energy consulting.
8. E-Mobilität & Carsharing: Public EV charging stations (eCharge+), StadtAuto Carsharing (two locations), StadtRad E-Bike sharing (4 bikes, €10/day via Movelo app), and wallbox sales/install.
9. Netzentgelte (Grid Charges): Grid access charges for electricity and gas networks operated by the company. As the local grid operator (Netzbetreiber), revenues are earned from third-party energy suppliers using the network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen GmbH is a municipal multi-utility company that supplies electricity, natural gas, district heating and drinking water to households and businesses in Bad Salzuflen while also operating local public transport (Stadtbus), car sharing, e-bike sharing, three parking garages, two swimming pools, and energy service offerings such as PV rentals, heat pump rentals, and wallbox installation.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen operates as a multi-utility municipal company providing energy supply (electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water) and public services (city bus, swimming pools, parking). The product portfolio centers on four core energy commodities supplemented by energy services (EnergieDach PV systems, WärmeHaus heat pumps, LadeBox wallbox, energy consulting/thermography), mobility offerings (Stadtbus with six electric buses, StadtAuto Carsharing, StadtRad E-Bikes, Deutschlandticket), recreational facilities (Bega Bad outdoor pool, Lohfeld Bad indoor pool), and parking infrastructure. Digital services are delivered through the Kundenportal (customer portal) and 3-2-1.App (mobile app aggregating parking, carsharing, e-bikes, charging, bus, and bath tickets). The company serves Bad Salzuflen and surrounding regions with both residential and business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnergieDach: Photovoltaic system rental and purchase service offering complete PV solutions including solar panels and storage
• WärmeHaus
• LadeBox
• StadtRad
• StadtAuto
• Bega Bad
• Lohfeld Bad
• NETZWERK
• 3-2-1.App

Products and services

• Strom (Electricity Supply)
• Erdgas (Natural Gas Supply)
• Fernwärme (District Heating)
• Trinkwasser (Drinking Water)
• EnergieDach (Photovoltaik Rental/Purchase)
• WärmeHaus (Heating Rental)
• LadeBox (Wallbox Solution)
• Thermografie (Building Thermal Imaging)
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting)
• Stadtbus (Public City Bus)
• StadtAuto (Car Sharing)
• StadtRad (E-Bike Sharing)
• Deutschlandticket (Germany Ticket)
• Bega Bad (Outdoor Swimming Pool)
• Lohfeld Bad (Indoor Swimming Pool)
• Parkhäuser (Parking Garages)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~14,000 tonnes CO₂ saved annually through Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DLRG Bad Salzuflen (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2024Joint organization of swimming courses for children (ages 6-12) in the Bega Bad outdoor pool. Three courses of 10 sessions each offered during summer holidays. Stadtwerke provides the facility; DLRG provides certified swimming instructors and water safety expertise.
• Stadtsportverband Bad Salzuflen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner in organizing swimming education programs for children in Bad Salzuflen, alongside DLRG and Turngemeinde Schötmar.
• Turngemeinde Schötmar e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner in organizing children's swimming courses at Bega Bad, together with DLRG and Stadtsportverband.
• BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with BDEW to deliver energy education project days (Bildungsprojekttage) 'Unsere Energiewende in NRW!' at local schools. BDEW provides educational content and program framework; Stadtwerke provides local context and staff for panel discussions.
• Multivision e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponsible for organization and delivery of energy education project days at Schulzentrum Aspe. Multivision is one of Germany's largest sustainability education organizations.
• MovelocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for the E-Bike sharing service (StadtRad). Movelo supplies the app, booking system, and operational infrastructure. Stadtwerke provides the bikes and locations. Available 24/7.
• EvoparkcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the 'Einfach Parken' barrier-free parking service at all three parkhouses. Evopark provides the license plate recognition system and app integration enabling automatic entry/exit and credit card billing.
• eCharge+coreTechnology or IntegrationCharging platform for public EV charging stations. The eCharge+ app allows users to locate stations, start/stop charging sessions, set battery parameters, and monitor charging progress.
• Fechtelkord & Eggersmann GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor (GU) awarded the renovation contract for Festhalle Schötmar. The approximately €5-6M project involves comprehensive demolition, reconstruction, and modernization of the historic 1929 building into a coworking and event venue.
• Netzbetreiber der Region Lippe-WesercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional grid operators cooperating on the L-gas to H-gas conversion process. Ensures coordinated technical adaptation of gas networks and appliances across the Lippe-Weser region.
• Straßen NRW (Landesbetrieb Straßenbau Nordrhein-Westfalen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint infrastructure project at Beetstraße: Straßen NRW conducts road surface renovation while Stadtwerke renews electricity, gas, water pipelines and lays new fiber optic cable along the 1,600m route.
• Stadt Bad Salzuflen (City of Bad Salzuflen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent municipality and supervisory authority. Joint projects include the €31M ecological transformation package, district heating expansion, Herforder Tor urban renewal, and sewage pipe renovation. The city owns Stadtwerke and receives 100% of profits.

Scale indicators30 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mainova AG: Regional multi-utility serving Frankfurt am Main and surrounding areas with electricity, gas, water, district heating and energy services. Comparable integrated utility business model at a larger urban scale.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig: Large German municipal multi-utility providing electricity, gas, district heating, water, and tram/bus services. Comparable integrated municipal service model, but operates at much larger scale and in a major metropolitan area.
• Stadtwerke Bonn: Mid-sized German municipal multi-utility (Stadtwerk) supplying electricity, gas, water, district heating and public services in Bonn. Operates a comparable diversified Stadtwerk portfolio but in a larger urban market.
• Stadtwerke München: One of Germany's largest municipal multi-utilities (Stadtwerke München), providing electricity, gas, district heating, water, U-Bahn/trams, and swimming facilities. Comparable business model and service portfolio, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Bielefeld: Larger municipal utility (Stadtwerk) in Bielefeld, directly adjacent to Bad Salzuflen, offering electricity, gas, water, district heating, public transport, and Bäder operations — operating in the same Ostwestfalen-Lippe market with overlapping service categories.
• Stadtwerke Herford: Municipal energy and water utility in nearby Herford, providing electricity, gas, water and municipal services — another small Ostwestfalen Stadtwerk operating the same Grundversorger + multi-utility model.
• Stadtwerke Detmold: Municipal utility (Stadtwerk) serving Detmold in the Lippe region of North Rhine-Westphalia, operating electricity, gas, water, district heating and public transport. Comparable in scale, regional proximity, and multi-utility scope to Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen.
• Stadtwerke Lemgo: Municipal utility serving the city of Lemgo in the Lippe region, providing energy, water, and municipal services — a structurally similar small-city Stadtwerk in the same regulatory and geographic context as Bad Salzuflen.
• Stadtwerke Gütersloh: Municipal utility operating in Gütersloh (East Westphalia), offering electricity, gas, water, district heating and municipal services. Closely comparable in business mix and small-to-mid sized municipal scope to Bad Salzuflen.

Emerging players

• EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau: Citizen-owned German energy utility focused on renewable electricity supply and grid operations. Comparable as a regional German energy utility with sustainability orientation, though narrower in scope (electricity-only) than the multi-service Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadtwerke-bad-salzuflen-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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