e-con
e-con AG is a Bavarian energy engineering company that plans, builds, and operates local district heating networks, biogas CHP, and EV charging infrastructure for municipalities, industrial and commercial customers, and private households across southern Germany.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersMemmingen, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What e-con does
e-con AG is a privately held German energy consulting and engineering company headquartered in Memmingen, Bavaria, founded around 2005 with a workforce of 59 employees. The company develops and operates sustainable energy infrastructure — most notably local district heating networks (lokale Wärmenetze) — for four customer verticals: municipalities (Kommunen), industrial firms (Industrie), commercial businesses (Gewerbe), and private households (Privathaushalte). Its core technical capabilities include waste heat utilization from industrial processes, biogas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) integration, renewable energy aggregation (solar, wind, hydrogen), and technical building equipment (TGA) delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary e-con TGA-Ingenieure GmbH.
The company's flagship reference project is the Green Airport Memmingen initiative, executed through the 2017 joint venture Airport Energie Management GmbH (49% e-con, 51% Flughafen Memmingen GmbH). A 1,500 kW electrical / 1,700 kW thermal biogas CHP plant commissioned in February 2023 supplies 14,000 MWh/year of heat through a 7 km district heating network, displacing 650,000 cubic meters of natural gas annually and avoiding 1,600 tonnes of CO2. Beyond heat, e-con operates public EV charging infrastructure under the e-con&friends tariff across Schwaben, Allgäu, and Bodensee, and is building out hydrogen solutions in line with its membership in the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance.
e-con's revenue is generated through three streams: recurring heat supply contracts (subscription-style, calculated via a publicly available heat price calculator), usage-based EV charging fees, and project-based TGA engineering services. The go-to-market is direct field sales with territory-based sales representatives for residential connections and enterprise sales for municipal and industrial projects. Customer logos include Tesla, DACHSER, Rohde & Schwarz, GOLDFOFER, Dehner, Schwing-Stetter, and GEFRO on the enterprise side, alongside municipal clients Stadt Memmingen, Gemeinde Benningen, and Zweckverband Interkommunaler Gewerbepark Flughafen Süd. Distribution is supported by strategic delivery partnerships (notably Alois Müller Holding for construction) and a 300 EUR customer referral program launched in 2025.
e-con firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- e-con
- Legal name
- e-con AG
- Website
- https://econ-ag.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- e-con AG is a Bavarian energy engineering company that plans, builds, and operates local district heating networks, biogas CHP, and EV charging infrastructure for municipalities, industrial and commercial customers, and private households across southern Germany.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
e-con industry classification
Industry- Product category
- District Heating & Sustainable Energy Services
- NAICS
- Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117), Electric Power Generation (22111), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Waste-to-Energy (Non-Hazardous Process Wastes) (EUACAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- EV & Fleet Charging Equipment (AC/DC chargers, depot charging systems) (IMAGAHAF)
Keywords
Where e-con is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Memmingen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
e-con business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Heat Supply Services: Development, planning, implementation, and operation of sustainable heating solutions for municipalities, industry, commercial businesses, and private households. Revenue is generated through heating supply contracts with regional coverage.
- E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure: Public EV charging stations operated across Schwaben, Allgäu, and Bodensee regions. Revenue generated through the e-con&friends tariff with charging fees, including a chip-based access system with no monthly basic fees.
- Technical Building Equipment (TGA): Comprehensive building technology solutions including planning and implementation services through subsidiary e-con TGA Ingenieure GmbH.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Annual | Heat supply pricing based on consumption and switching timeline |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
e-con product offering
Product offeringCore offering
e-con AG plans, builds, finances, and operates sustainable energy infrastructure, with district heating networks (Nahwärme) powered by biomass, biogas, and waste heat as its flagship offering. The company additionally delivers e-mobility charging infrastructure, solar and wind power projects, hydrogen solutions, and integrated consulting/planning services for municipalities, industry, commerce, and private households in southern Germany.
Product overview
e-con is an energy consulting and engineering company offering a portfolio of interconnected services for sustainable energy. The core offering includes holistic energy concepts, technical building equipment, and various renewable energy solutions (heating, hydrogen, e-mobility, solar, wind). The company operates through e-con AG and its subsidiary e-con TGA-Ingenieure GmbH. Key service lines include sustainable district heating networks, public EV charging infrastructure with the e-con&friends tariff, and specialized engineering for building technology. Notable reference projects include the Green Factory (CO2-neutral factory concept) and Green Airport Memmingen (climate-neutral airport initiative).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- e-con&friends: Tariff for electric vehicle charging services
Products and services
- Sustainable Heat Supply (Nachhaltige Wärmeversorgung) Planning, construction, and operation of district heating networks (Nahwärme) powered by biomass, biogas, and waste heat, supplied to municipalities, industry, commerce, and private households.
- Hydrogen Solutions (Wasserstoff) Hydrogen-based energy solutions as part of e-con's renewable energy portfolio for industrial, municipal, and mobility applications.
- E-Mobility Infrastructure (Ladeinfrastruktur) Deployment and operation of EV charging stations accessible via charging chip, supplied to municipalities, businesses, and private users.
- Solar Power / Photovoltaic (PV) Planning and installation of photovoltaic solar systems as part of integrated renewable energy projects.
- Wind Energy Development and operation of wind energy projects, evidenced by the Heising/Nordhalben wind farm reference.
- Holistic Energy Concepts (Ganzheitliche Energiekonzepte) Consulting and planning of integrated energy concepts combining multiple renewable sources, storage, and consumption-side optimization.
- Technical Building Equipment (Technische Gebäudeausrüstung, TGA) Design and implementation of technical building services (heating, ventilation, plumbing) as part of energy infrastructure projects.
- Civil Engineering (Tiefbau) Civil-engineering services, in particular the construction of district heating pipeline infrastructure (Leitungsbau / Erdarbeiten).
- Architecture and Project Management Architectural planning and project-management services supporting the build-out of energy infrastructure projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- 14,000 MWh/year heat generation capacity
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use e-con
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
e-con technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
e-con partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Airport Energie Management GmbHcoreJoint venture (51% Airport Memmingen GmbH, 49% e-con AG) established in 2017 to develop and operate the Green Airport Memmingen sustainable energy project. The company manages biogas CHP integration, district heating networks, and hydrogen infrastructure for the climate-neutral airport initiative targeting 2030/2045 climate neutrality.
- Alois Müller Holding GmbH & Co. KGcoreLong-term strategic partner for energy solutions. Alois Müller is responsible for construction and execution of energy infrastructure projects, including implementation of the Green Airport Memmingen biogas CHP system. e-con handles planning and design while Alois Müller manages construction.
- Gassner GmbHminorPlumbing and heating partner (SHK) for technical installations in building projects.
- Raith-BadminorBathroom and sanitary installations partner.
- Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance (Wasserstoffbündnis Bayern)coree-con AG was admitted to the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance initiated by Economics Minister Aiwanger in 2019 to strengthen Bavaria's position in hydrogen technology. This aligns with the company's hydrogen solutions strategy including planned hydrogen refueling stations.
- Alliance for Climate Neutral Allgäu (Bündnis Klimaneutrales Allgäu)minorRegional alliance of companies and organizations committed to climate neutrality in the Allgäu region, supporting e-con's regional energy transition mission.
- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)minorPartner through government funding and support programs for sustainable energy projects.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
e-con competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lechwerke AG: Regional energy company serving the Augsburg/Allgäu area with renewables, district heating, and EV infrastructure—overlapping geography and customer segments with e-con.
- N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft: Bavarian regional utility operating district heating networks, EV charging, and integrated energy services for municipalities, industry, and households—directly comparable to e-con's business model.
- GETEC Group: German energy services provider focused on industrial and commercial energy supply with decentralized heat and power solutions, comparable to e-con's industrial and commercial customer focus.
- MVV Energie AG: Mannheim-based regional energy company with district heating, biomass CHP, and decentralized renewable energy supply, closely mirroring e-con's renewable-heat utility model.
- badenova AG & Co. KG: Regional utility in Baden-Württemberg emphasizing renewable energy, district heating, and municipal decarbonization—comparable regional renewable-heat utility profile to e-con.
- Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM): Munich municipal utility operating one of Germany's largest district heating networks plus EV charging and renewable generation—comparable integrated heat-and-mobility utility model, larger scale.
- Stadtwerke Augsburg (swa): Municipal utility serving the Augsburg/Allgäu region with district heating, EV charging, and renewable energy offerings, directly overlapping with e-con's geography and service mix.
Broad incumbents
- EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: Large German regional energy incumbent with significant district heating, EV charging network, and renewable generation assets; broader portfolio but overlapping capabilities in e-con's core verticals.
- E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH: Major German utility with broad district heating, decentralized energy, and e-mobility offerings; competes with e-con in municipal heat supply and EV charging but at vastly greater scale.
Regional players
- HanseWerk AG: Northern German heat-network operator and energy services provider; comparable focus on district heating infrastructure and decentralized energy supply, though geographically separate from e-con's Bavarian footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
e-con social profiles
Digital presencee-con financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
e-con leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
e-con subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
e-con funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
e-con M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about e-con
What does e-con do?
e-con AG plans, builds, finances, and operates sustainable energy infrastructure, with district heating networks (Nahwärme) powered by biomass, biogas, and waste heat as its flagship offering. The company additionally delivers e-mobility charging infrastructure, solar and wind power projects, hydrogen solutions, and integrated consulting/planning services for municipalities, industry, commerce, and private households in southern Germany.
Is e-con a public or private company?
e-con is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was e-con founded?
e-con was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is e-con based?
e-con is headquartered in Memmingen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does e-con make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Heat Supply Services are the primary driver. The others are E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure and technical Building Equipment (TGA).
Who are e-con's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lechwerke AG, N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft, GETEC Group, MVV Energie AG, badenova AG & Co. KG, Stadtwerke München GmbH (SWM) and Stadtwerke Augsburg (swa). Broad incumbents are EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG and E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH. HanseWerk AG is listed as a regional player.
Does e-con have an API?
No public API is recorded for e-con.
What industry is e-con in?
e-con's product category is District Heating & Sustainable Energy Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACAIAI, Industrial Waste-to-Energy (Non-Hazardous Process Wastes), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAF, EV & Fleet Charging Equipment (AC/DC chargers, depot charging systems). Its NAICS code is 221117 and its SIC code is 4991.