What Stadtwerke Oberursel does

Stadtwerke Oberursel (Taunus) GmbH is a municipally owned multi-utility serving the town of Oberursel in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hesse, Germany. The company operates under the Tauna brand family and delivers an integrated portfolio of public services: electricity (TaunaStrom), natural gas (TaunaGas, via wholly-owned subsidiary TaunaGas Oberursel (Taunus) GmbH), drinking water, district heating, public bus transportation (Stadtbus lines 42 and Abendbuslinie 46), parking, and the TaunaBad indoor/outdoor swimming facility. Customers include residential households, local commercial enterprises, builders and developers requiring new multi-utility connections, and community/municipal users; engagement is supported by a unified digital stack comprising the Kundenportal, the TaunaApp mobile application, and the joint TaunaCrowd crowdfunding platform operated with neighboring utility Stadtwerke Bad Homburg.

The company's core technology base rests on district heating networks powered by combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration — the Altkönigstraße network uses a biomethane-fueled cogeneration plant (140 kW electrical / 207 kW thermal, 73% biomethane share, 75% CHP share, primary energy factor 0.15, fulfillment degree 240%) and the Weißkirchen/Riedwiese network uses a natural gas CHP unit (50 kW electrical / 104 kW thermal, 89% CHP share, primary energy factor 0.7, fulfillment degree 189%) — alongside water supply infrastructure, smart metering systems, and an innovative Trinkwasser-Ampel drinking-water alert system. Pricing for district heating combines a capacity component (€/kW/year) with a working-price component (Ct/kWh), adjusted via indexation to gas, district heating, and electricity benchmarks; transaction-based revenue is generated through TaunaBad e-tickets, swimming courses, and parking.

The business model is dominated by recurring subscription/utility revenue from regulated grid operations, supplemented by transaction fees (TaunaBad, parking), professional services (energy consulting, energy certificates), one-time connection fees (multi-utility house connections, pipe renewals, construction-water standpipe rental), and usage-based fees (HOTBOY mobile heating unit rental). Regulated network operations fall under the supervision of Regulierungskammer Hessen. The company is currently executing water-supply pipe renewal projects (Münzenburgstraße, Dillstraße/Niddastraße, Auf der Entenweide), operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries (TaunaGas Oberursel (Taunus) GmbH, Stadthalle GmbH Oberursel (Taunus), and Stadtentwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH Oberursel (Taunus)), and employs 51–100 people. It is privately held with no funding rounds, M&A, or public listing disclosed.

Name

Stadtwerke Oberursel

Legal name

Stadtwerke Oberursel (Taunus) GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-oberursel.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Municipal multi-utility serving Oberursel, Germany, delivering electricity, natural gas, drinking water, district heating, public bus transit, parking, and the TaunaBad swimming facility under the Tauna brand family, with integrated Kundenportal, TaunaApp, and TaunaCrowd platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberursel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply (TaunaStrom): Residential and commercial electricity supply to customers in Oberursel service area
2. Natural Gas Supply (TaunaGas): Natural gas supply through subsidiary TaunaGas Oberursel (Taunus) GmbH
3. Drinking Water Supply: Municipal drinking water supply to residential and commercial customers
4. District Heating: Cogeneration-based district heating supply in Altkönigstraße and Weißkirchen areas with capacity and consumption-based pricing
5. TaunaBad Swimming Facility: Indoor and outdoor swimming pool operations including entry tickets, swimming courses, events, and birthday party bookings
6. Public Transportation (Stadtbus): City bus services including Stadtbus lines 42 and Abendbuslinie 46
7. Parking Services: Parking operations in Oberursel
8. Photovoltaic Solutions: Customized PV solutions for residential and commercial customers developed with regional partners
9. Infrastructure Services: House connection services for gas, water, and heating; pipe renewal; construction water (Standrohr)
10. Energy Consulting: Energy advisory services and energy certificates
11. Mobile Heating Unit Rental: Rental of mobile electric heating center 'HOTBOY' for temporary heating during heating system failures or construction site heating

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Oberursel is a municipal utility company providing electricity (TaunaStrom), natural gas (TaunaGas), drinking water, and district heating (Nahwärme) to the Oberursel community. In addition to regulated utility supply, the company operates public swimming facilities (TaunaBad), city bus services (Stadtbus), parking operations, and a community crowdfunding platform (TaunaCrowd). Energy consulting, photovoltaic solutions, mobile heating rentals, and multi-utility house connection services round out the integrated municipal service portfolio.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Oberursel is a municipal utility company providing integrated energy and public services for the Oberursel region. The portfolio operates as a multi-product platform centered on regulated utility services (electricity, natural gas, drinking water, district heating) delivered through the core TaunaStrom, TaunaGas, and Trinkwasser brands, complemented by public infrastructure including TaunaBad swimming pool, Stadtbus public transit, and parking services. Digital engagement is facilitated through the Kundenportal online platform and TaunaApp mobile application, while TaunaCrowd provides community crowdfunding. Add-on services include photovoltaics consulting, energy advice, water hardness tools, mobile heating units, multi-utility house connections, and standpipe rental for temporary water supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TaunaStrom (Electricity Supply) Electricity supply service for residential and commercial customers in the Oberursel service area, including contract management, billing, meter reading services, and green electricity tariff options.
• TaunaGas (Natural Gas Supply) Natural gas supply service operated through subsidiary TaunaGas Oberursel (Taunus) GmbH for heating and cooking needs of residential and commercial customers.
• Trinkwasser (Drinking Water Supply) Municipal drinking water supply service for Oberursel, including house connections, water pricing, quality monitoring, and the Trinkwasser-Ampel alert system.
• Nahwärme (District Heating) Sustainable district heating solutions for specific areas (Altkönigstraße near TaunaBad and Weißkirchen Riedwiese) using combined heat and power (CHP) technology with natural gas or biomethane, with capacity and consumption-based pricing.
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Solutions) Customized photovoltaic solutions for residential and commercial customers developed jointly with regional partners to support the local energy transition.
• TaunaBad (Public Swimming Facility) Public swimming pool facility with indoor and outdoor baths, offering E-tickets, swimming courses, events, birthday party packages, café services, and seasonal summer events.
• Stadtbus Oberursel (City Bus Service) Public city bus transportation service operating Stadtbus line 42 and Abendbus line 46, integrated with the RMV regional transport network.
• Parken (Parking Services) Parking operations in Oberursel as part of the integrated mobility service offering.
• Kundenportal (Online Customer Portal) 24/7 online portal for contract data, invoices, meter readings, direct debit changes, consumption history, and online contract signing with magic link login and accessibility features.
• TaunaApp (Municipal Mobile Application) Mobile application for Oberursel residents providing waste collection calendar, TaunaBad online tickets, appointment booking, RMVgo transport, event calendar, cinema listings, emergency numbers, and city information.
• TaunaCrowd (Community Crowdfunding Platform) Crowdfunding platform operated jointly with Stadtwerke Bad Homburg to support non-profit community projects in the Hochtaunuskreis region.
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting) Energy advisory services to help customers optimize energy consumption and select appropriate tariff options, including energy certificates (Energieausweis).
• Mobile Heizzentrale HOTBOY 22kW (Mobile Heating Unit Rental) Rental service for mobile electric heating units (HOTBOY 22kW) for temporary heating during heating system failures or construction site heating, available at daily/weekly rates.
• Mehrsparten-Hausanschluss (Multi-Utility House Connection) Multi-utility house connection service allowing electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications lines to be installed through a single wall penetration.
• Standrohr-Ausleihe (Standpipe Rental) Rental service for standpipes connecting to hydrants for temporary drinking water supply at construction sites, events, or street festivals.

Quantifiable outcome

• District heating Altkönigstraße: 73% biomethane, 75% CHP share, primary energy factor 0.15, fulfillment degree 240%
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadtwerke Bad HomburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation of TaunaCrowd crowdfunding platform supporting local club and association projects in Hochtaunuskreis region. Both municipal utilities collaborate on community funding initiatives with regular seasonal campaigns.
• TaunaGas Oberursel (Taunus) GmbHcoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary responsible for natural gas supply to customers in Oberursel service area. Gas contracts are processed through this subsidiary.
• Stadthalle GmbH Oberursel (Taunus)minorOthersSubsidiary company mentioned in compliance and HR documentation.
• Stadtentwicklungs- und Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH Oberursel (Taunus)minorOthersSubsidiary company involved in urban development and economic promotion mentioned in compliance documentation.
• Stadt Oberursel (Taunus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent municipality; co-development of TaunaApp providing integrated city services. Company develops municipal heat planning on behalf of the city.
• RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional public transport association. Stadtbus Oberursel connects to RMV network; TaunaApp integrates RMVgo for ticket sales.
• Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Facebook)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platform for company presence and customer communication.
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional social network for corporate presence and employer branding.
• Regional Installation Partners (Vertragsinstallateure)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified installation partners for gas, water, and heating system installations and maintenance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stadtwerke München (SWM): One of Germany's largest municipal utilities; same integrated Stadtwerke model (electricity, gas, district heating, water, U-Bahn/Tram, M-net) but at vastly larger scale. Useful as a template for the long-term potential of a multi-utility municipal platform.
• Mainova AG: Frankfurt-based regional energy and water supplier serving the same Rhein-Main region as Oberursel. Comparable in water supply and district heating activities; broader commercial footprint and competitive presence in the catchment.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig: Large municipal utility operating electricity, gas, district heating, water, public transport and digital city services. Comparable integrated service portfolio; much larger scale.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg: Large integrated energy supplier active across electricity, gas, district heating, water and e-mobility. Competes with Stadtwerke Oberursel for commercial and residential energy contracts in the region.
• E.ON SE: European energy major with German distribution, network and customer solutions businesses. Competes for commercial customers and supplies mass-market tariffs across the Frankfurt/Rhein-Main area.
• Stadtwerke Düsseldorf: Large municipal utility providing electricity, gas, heating, water, public transport and digital services. Same integrated multi-utility model as Stadtwerke Oberursel but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Tübingen: Municipal utility of similar size providing integrated energy, water, heating, public transport and digital municipal services. Comparable in governance (municipally owned), service breadth and digital engagement (app-based customer portal).
• Stadtwerke Bonn: Mid-size German municipal utility offering electricity, gas, water, district heating, public transport and a public swimming pool. Closely comparable multi-utility municipal business model and scale.
• Stadtwerke Bad Homburg: Neighboring municipal utility in the Hochtaunuskreis region, jointly operating the TaunaCrowd platform with Stadtwerke Oberursel. Closest comparable in service mix (energy, water, heating, baths, transport) and municipality profile.

Others

• Bäder Suite (Online Booking Platforms): Technology vendor providing the online ticketing and booking system used for TaunaBad E-tickets, courses and events. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StadtwerkeOberursel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadtwerke-oberursel-taunus-gmbh

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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