Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk

What Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk does

Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk (DEN) e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Offenbach am Main, Germany, founded in 2001/2002 to serve as the nationwide association of economically independent energy consultants. It aggregates over 1,200 member offices consisting of engineers, architects, master craftsmen, planners, and technicians who provide consulting and planning services for energy-efficient construction, building renovation, energy certification, heating-system advice, and subsidy guidance to private households, municipalities, housing companies, and commercial or industrial clients. Members commit to a neutrality standard in which they receive no commission or earmarked benefits from manufacturers, merchants, or service providers.

The association operates a portfolio centered on member enablement rather than proprietary technology: the Energieberatersuche public search portal (energieberatersuche.den-ev.de) routes end customers to member consultants; the DEN-Akademie delivers seminars, training courses (Lehrgänge), coaching, and in-house corporate training for energy and climate consultants; the DEN-QS quality-assurance framework governs consulting engagements; the GRE scientific department maintains a Klimaschutzberater-Datenbank; and a Mediathek publishes the "Das aktuelle Energiestudio" podcast, explainer videos, position papers, and press releases. A member portal (intern.den-ev.de) handles login, benefits, and newsletter distribution. Underlying technology is conventional web infrastructure with no proprietary algorithms or AI components described.

DEN generates revenue through a hybrid membership-plus-services model: recurring ordinary and student membership fees from consultant offices, sponsoring memberships (Fördermitgliedschaften) from manufacturers of energy-efficient building products, and per-course fees from DEN-Akademie programs whose pricing is set in the course catalog at www.den-akademie.de. Its go-to-market motion is community-led: recruitment of new members via the Akademie and website application flow, content-driven demand generation through podcast, LinkedIn, YouTube, newsletter, and trade-fair presence (notably GETEC in Freiburg), and political advocacy directed at BMWK, dena, KfW, and BAFA to shape the funding and regulatory environment for energy consulting in Germany.

Name

Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk

Legal name

Deutsches Energieberater-Netzwerk (DEN) e.V.

Website

https://deutsches-energieberaternetzwerk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk (DEN) e.V. is a German non-profit association of over 1,200 independent energy consultants offering nationwide neutral consulting for households, municipalities, housing companies, and industry, monetized through membership fees, Akademie training, and sponsor contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Consulting Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Energy consulting network
• Energy efficiency advisory
• Building renovation consulting
• Climate protection consulting
• Professional energy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: DEN generates revenue from membership fees paid by its ordinary members (energy consultants), student members, and supporting/ sponsor members (manufacturers of energy-efficient building products). Supporting members contribute financially to the association's budget in exchange for association with the network.
2. DEN-Akademie training courses: The DEN-Akademie offers seminars, training courses (Lehrgänge), and coaching for energy and climate consultants. Course fees are charged per event/program. The AGB document outlines cancellation policies, payment terms, and examination fees, indicating a fee-for-service model for educational offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk (DEN) e.V. is a registered non-profit association of over 1,200 economically independent energy consultants (engineers, architects, master craftsmen, and technicians) offering neutral, commission-free energy consulting, building energy certification, and modernisation planning across Germany. The association operates a public consultant search directory, runs the DEN-Akademie educational institution for training energy and climate consultants, and advocates for energy efficiency policy at the federal level.

Product overview

Deutsches Energieberater Netzwerk (DEN) e.V. is a nationwide association of over 1,200 economically independent energy consultants offering a portfolio of services centered on energy efficiency consulting and professional development. The core offerings include the Energieberatersuche, a searchable directory for finding independent energy consultants organized by client type (private households, municipalities, housing industry, and commercial/industrial sectors); the DEN-Akademie, the network's own educational institution providing seminars, training courses (Lehrgänge), and coaching for energy and climate protection consultants; and the DEN Member Portal providing member login, benefits, and registration services. Supplementary offerings include the podcast "Das aktuelle Energiestudio" (covering topics from heat pumps to building renovation), the DEN Media Library with explainer videos and publications, DEN-QS quality assurance for energy consulting, and the Klimaschutzberater-Datenbank managed by the scientific GRE department. The association also issues official position statements and conducts annual energy consultant surveys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DEN-Akademie (DEN Academy) The educational institution of the German Energy Consultant Network, offering seminars, training courses (Lehrgänge), coaching, in-house corporate training, and continuing education programs for aspiring and practicing energy and climate protection consultants across Germany.
• Energieberatersuche (Energy Consultant Search) A searchable online directory allowing users across Germany to find DEN-certified independent energy consultants organised by client type (private households, municipalities, housing industry, and commercial/industrial sectors) and geographic location.
• DEN-QS Quality Assurance for Energy Consulting A quality assurance system for energy consulting engagements performed by DEN members, establishing standards that preserve the network's neutrality and consulting quality.
• DEN Member Portal (intern.den-ev.de) Members-only online portal providing DEN members with login access, member benefits information, membership registration, student membership applications, and newsletter subscription services.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN collaborates with the German Energy Agency (dena) on the Energy Efficiency Experts List (Energieeffizienz-Expertenliste), policy consultations, and official statements on building energy legislation. DEN participates in dena's network partner meetings and contributes to the development of quality standards for energy consulting.
• KfW BankengruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN advises members and clients on KfW funding programmes for energy-efficient building renovation. DEN has engaged with KfW regarding the service level of its former grant programmes and advocates for restoration of credit-based funding for individual measures.
• Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN supports its members in navigating BAFA subsidy programmes for energy consulting. The association has issued formal statements criticising BAFA's inconsistent handling of BEG-EM applications and advocating for streamlined processing and equal treatment with KfW.
• Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN maintains ongoing policy dialogue with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, submitting formal position statements on the Gebäudeenergiegesetz (GEG), BEG funding guidelines, professional standards for energy consultants, and other regulatory matters affecting the energy efficiency sector.
• GETEC (Freiburg)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDEN is a long-standing cooperation partner of the GETEC trade fair (Gebäude.Energie.Technik) in Freiburg. DEN maintains a stand at the fair and its board members provide on-site advisory services to visitors about energy consulting and funding options.
• Fördermitglieder (Sponsoring/supporting members)minorOthersWell-known manufacturers of energy-efficient building products hold sponsoring memberships in DEN. These companies contribute financially to the association's budget and provide expertise to the network. Members of DEN do not receive commission or other earmarked benefits from these companies, preserving the network's neutrality.
• Bundesverband energieeffiziente Gebäudehülle e.V. (BuVEG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN participates in joint position papers with BuVEG and other industry associations on building energy policy, including the annual Energy Advisor Survey (Energieberater-Umfrage) conducted on behalf of BuVEG.
• GIH Bundesverband e.V. (Energieberaterverband)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN collaborates with the GIH (Energy Advisors Association) on joint statements regarding the EEE-List, BEG funding, professional standards, and the annual Energy Advisor Survey. Together they represent the interests of independent energy consultants in Germany.
• LFE – Landesverband für Energieeffizienz e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory to the May 2024 joint declaration to dena and BMWK warning against quality losses through expansion of the EEE-List to include trade companies.
• Zentralverband Deutscher Schornsteinfeger e.V. (ZDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory to the May 2024 joint declaration on EEE-List expansion, representing chimney sweep trade interests in energy efficiency policy.
• Zentralinnungsverband des Schornsteinfegerhandwerks (ZIV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory to the May 2024 joint declaration on EEE-List expansion.
• BuVEG, GIH, FMI, fpx, IVH, IVPU (Verbändebündnis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEN co-signed the November 2021 joint press statement with six other industry associations (building envelope, insulation, and energy advisor associations) opposing the Bauministerkonferenz resolution to abandon building insulation focus. The coalition advocated for a holistic approach to building envelope efficiency as the basis for achieving climate targets.
• Bundesverband des Schornsteinfegerhandwerks, DENEFF, GIH, Repräsentanz Transparente GebäudehülleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory to the August 2024 coalition letter to BMWK opposing cuts to EBW/EBN subsidy rates, calling for reliable funding conditions and inclusion of associations in policy decisions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DENe.V
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutsches-energieberaternetzwerk-den-e-v

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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