ENGIE
ENGIE Nederland is a Dutch energy supplier delivering 100% Dutch-sourced green electricity and gas to 300,000+ residential, SMB, large-business, and education customers, supported by a freemium smart-meter app and an integrated home-sustainability ecosystem of solar, heat pumps, batteries, and EV charging.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersZwolle, Netherlands
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What ENGIE does
ENGIE Nederland is the Dutch operating subsidiary of the Paris-listed ENGIE Group and functions as a direct-to-consumer energy supplier in the Netherlands, delivering 100% Dutch-sourced green electricity and gas (including a "Mix met groen gas" biogas blend) to a base of more than 300,000 residential, SMB/ZZP, large-business, and educational customers. The company is led from Zwolle with regional hubs in Rotterdam and Amsterdam and operational assets in Lelystad and Eemshaven, and operates as part of a group that has invested EUR 16 billion in the energy transition over the past three years with another EUR 12bn earmarked over the next three.
The commercial offer is built around four energy contracts — Vast (1- or 3-year fixed), Variabel (semi-annual rate reset), Dynamisch (real-time wholesale pricing), and ENGIE Open (monthly terminable) — bundled with a sustainability add-on stack that includes solar panels, heat pumps, the Thuisbatterij / Thuisbatterij Alpha home battery (3–20 kWh Lithium-Ion), Zonneboiler, EV charging stations, Slim Laden smart charging, isolation, and a Persoonlijk energieadvies / Woningscan consultation, delivered through certified installation partners. Underlying platform capability is the freemium ENGIE-app (over 500,000 downloads, 4.4-star rating, available to non-customers), which performs overnight smart-meter syncs, visualizes consumption by year/month/week/day/hour, runs a Termijnbedrag adequacy check, and acts as the primary self-service and acquisition surface; the MijnENGIE portal complements it for account management.
Revenue is generated principally through recurring supply fees (fixed delivery plus variable kWh/m³ consumption charges) across Vast, Variabel, Dynamisch, and ENGIE Open contracts, supplemented by one-off hardware sales and managed-service revenue from home-sustainability installations. Distribution is digital-first direct-to-consumer via engie.nl and the app, supported by inside-sales customer service, an affiliate/partner program, and certified installer partners. The GTM motion is product-led growth, leveraging the freemium app for top-of-funnel, an extensive knowledge bank, an influencer partnership with Bob Sikkes, and a strong comparison-platform presence (third consecutive top-3 Beste Energieleverancier 2025 score at 8.4 from Gaslicht.com, plus Klantvriendelijkste Energieleverancier 2024 from MarketResponse).
ENGIE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ENGIE
- Legal name
- ENGIE Nederland
- Website
- https://engie.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- ENGIE Nederland is a Dutch energy supplier delivering 100% Dutch-sourced green electricity and gas to 300,000+ residential, SMB, large-business, and education customers, supported by a freemium smart-meter app and an integrated home-sustainability ecosystem of solar, heat pumps, batteries, and EV charging.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ENGIE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Retail Electricity and Gas Supply
- NAICS
- Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR) (EUAGABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing (EUAAADAG), Aggregator/Brokered Natural Gas Sales (Brokers, Marketers, Aggregators) (EUAAADAF)
Keywords
Where ENGIE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zwolle
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
ENGIE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electricity Supply: ENGIE generates revenue by supplying 100% Dutch green electricity to residential, SMB, and large business customers. Revenue comes from fixed and variable delivery costs, with contract terms of 1 year, 3 years, or indefinite duration. The company offers both fixed-rate and dynamic/variable pricing structures.
- Gas Supply: ENGIE supplies gas to customers, offering Mix with green gas as standard for 1- and 3-year contracts. Revenue includes fixed delivery costs plus variable costs based on consumption (m3). CO2-compensated gas is provided with tree planting through Trees for All.
- Sustainable Energy Investments: ENGIE invests in sustainable energy infrastructure including solar parks and wind farms, generating renewable energy capacity. The company invested 16 billion euros over 3 years in energy transition and sustainable energy, with plans to invest another 12 billion euros.
- Energy Products (Solar Panels, Heat Pumps, Home Batteries, Charging Stations): ENGIE sells and installs sustainable home products including solar panels, heat pumps, home batteries, and EV charging stations. The company provides advice, installation services, and ongoing management for these products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Vast Contract (Fixed Contract) - 1 year or 3 year terms with locked-in rates |
| Subscription | Monthly | Variabel Contract (Variable Contract) - Rates change twice yearly |
| Subscription | Monthly | ENGIE Open - Month-to-month, cancel anytime |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Dynamisch Contract (Dynamic Contract) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
ENGIE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ENGIE Nederland is a Dutch energy supplier that delivers 100% Dutch green electricity and gas to residential, SMB and large business customers through fixed, variable, dynamic and flexible month-to-month contracts. The offering is complemented by a free smart-meter app and MijnENGIE portal for consumption insight and self-service, plus an integrated portfolio of home sustainability hardware (solar panels, heat pumps, home batteries, EV chargers, insulation) sold and installed through certified partners.
Product overview
ENGIE is a Dutch energy supplier offering a portfolio of energy contracts and sustainability products. Core offerings include fixed-rate (Vast), variable-rate (Variabel), dynamic (Dynamisch), and monthly-terminable (ENGIE Open) electricity and gas contracts, all bundled with 100% Dutch green electricity and Mix met groen gas. Digital platforms — the ENGIE-app and MijnENGIE portal — provide smart meter reading, consumption visualization, termijnbedrag management, and self-service account features. Sustainability add-ons include Zonnepanelen, Warmtepomp, Thuisbatterij (including Thuisbatterij Alpha), Zonneboiler, Laadpalen, Slim Laden, and Isolatie, available through partner installation. Additional services include Persoonlijk energieadvies (Woningscan) and Termijnbedragcheck. The portfolio forms an integrated ecosystem where the core energy contracts are complemented by digital self-service tools and physical sustainability products, all accessible through the ENGIE-app and MijnENGIE.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MijnENGIE: Online customer portal for managing energy accounts, viewing consumption, and making changes
- ENGIE-app
- ENGIE Open
- Mix met groen gas
Products and services
- Vast energiecontract (Fixed Energy Contract)
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% of customers recommend ENGIE based on 3,500+ ratings
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ENGIE
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ENGIE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ENGIE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Trees for AllminorENGIE partners with Trees for All foundation for CO2 compensation. For every cubic meter of gas delivered, ENGIE donates a percentage of the tariff to planting trees in Dutch nature reserves. Trees absorb CO2 from the air, contributing to a healthier future.
- RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland)coreRVO manages the ISDE (Investeringssubsidie Duurzame Energie en Energiebesparing) subsidy scheme. ENGIE helps customers navigate and access RVO subsidies for sustainable home improvements including solar boilers, heat pumps, and home batteries.
- Regional Water CompaniesminorENGIE works with Dutch regional water companies (Waterbedrijf Groningen, WMD Drenthe, Vitens, PWN, Waternet, Dunea, Oasen, Evides, Brabant Water, WML) for water supply coordination when customers request gas, water, and electricity services.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ENGIE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Essent: Largest energy supplier in the Netherlands (subsidiary of E.ON), offering electricity, gas, and home sustainability products to residential and SMB customers. Competes directly with ENGIE on contract types, green energy positioning, and home hardware installations.
- Oxxio: Dutch energy supplier (part of Eneco Group) offering electricity and gas to residential and SMB customers with a focus on online self-service and variable/dynamic contracts. Overlaps with ENGIE's digital-first acquisition model and contract structure.
- Greenchoice: Dutch green energy specialist offering 100% green electricity and gas to residential customers, with strong sustainability positioning. Directly comparable to ENGIE's "100% Dutch green electricity" proposition, often cited as a benchmark green competitor in the Dutch market.
- Vandebron: Dutch energy supplier with a distinctive model connecting consumers directly to local Dutch green producers (solar, wind, biogas). Strong sustainability brand and a direct competitor to ENGIE in the green residential energy segment, with a comparable focus on local Dutch renewable sourcing.
- Vattenfall (Nederland): Vattenfall's Dutch subsidiary is one of the largest energy suppliers in the Netherlands, offering electricity, gas, and sustainability solutions to residential and business customers with a strong green energy portfolio. Direct head-to-head competitor on contract types, customer segments, and home energy products.
- Frank Energie: Dutch energy supplier specializing in dynamic pricing contracts and 100% green Dutch energy. Directly competes with ENGIE's Dynamisch Contract offering and targets the same digital-first, sustainability-conscious residential segment.
- Eneco: Major Dutch energy supplier providing electricity, gas, and sustainability products (solar, heat pumps, EV charging) to residential and business customers. One of the closest direct competitors to ENGIE Nederland in the Dutch retail market across both commodity supply and DER installation.
Emerging players
- Tibber: Nordic digital energy retailer offering dynamic pricing, smart home device integration, and a mobile app-led customer experience across multiple European markets. Compares to ENGIE in its app-led PLG acquisition model and dynamic contract structure, though smaller and more focused.
- Octopus Energy: UK-based digital-first energy retailer that has expanded into the Netherlands, offering dynamic pricing, smart tariffs, and a tech-led customer experience. Comparable to ENGIE in PLG-style app-led acquisition, dynamic contracts, and smart EV charging integration.
Broad incumbents
- EDF (Électricité de France): French multinational electricity utility with operations across Europe, including B2C and B2B energy supply, generation, and DER services. Comparable as a broad incumbent energy major with retail supply and renewable generation; not specialized to the Dutch market the way ENGIE Nederland is.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights1 record
Customer concentration
ENGIE social profiles
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ENGIE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ENGIE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ENGIE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ENGIE
What does ENGIE do?
ENGIE Nederland is a Dutch energy supplier that delivers 100% Dutch green electricity and gas to residential, SMB and large business customers through fixed, variable, dynamic and flexible month-to-month contracts. The offering is complemented by a free smart-meter app and MijnENGIE portal for consumption insight and self-service, plus an integrated portfolio of home sustainability hardware (solar panels, heat pumps, home batteries, EV chargers, insulation) sold and installed through certified partners.
Is ENGIE a public or private company?
ENGIE is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ENGIE founded?
ENGIE was founded in 2016. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is ENGIE based?
ENGIE is headquartered in Zwolle, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does ENGIE make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Electricity Supply is the primary driver. The others are gas Supply, sustainable Energy Investments and energy Products (Solar Panels, Heat Pumps, Home Batteries, Charging Stations).
Who are ENGIE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Essent, Oxxio, Greenchoice, Vandebron, Vattenfall (Nederland), Frank Energie and Eneco. Emerging players are Tibber and Octopus Energy. EDF (Électricité de France) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does ENGIE have an API?
No public API is recorded for ENGIE.
What industry is ENGIE in?
ENGIE's product category is Retail Electricity and Gas Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAGABAI, Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR), with a secondary code of EUAAADAG, Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing. Its NAICS code is 221210 and its SIC code is 4923.