Energie Effizienz Profi

What Energie Effizienz Profi does

Energie Effizienz Profi (operating entity EEP-Bau-Service GmbH) is a German digital-first subsidy application service for residential and commercial energy renovation projects under the federal BAFA BEG-EM and KfW programs. The company combines a BAFA-certified Energy Efficiency Expert (EEE) network with an online platform — featuring a Förderrechner (subsidy calculator), a free Fördercheck (eligibility check), and direct portal integration with BAFA and KfW — to prepare, verify, and submit applications on behalf of clients without requiring on-site consultation for standard cases. Its core product, the Online-Förderservice, delivers application preparation within 48 hours on working days and is priced at €598 gross (€299 net after a 50% BAFA consulting refund) for residential buildings up to 250 m².

The business serves three segments: private homeowners addressing window, insulation, heating, smart home, and ventilation renovations; commercial property owners and operators (most visibly Woolworth GmbH's 700+ stores nationwide); and trade businesses (Fachbetriebe) such as window installers and craftsmen who resell the service to their customers through a dedicated partner portal. Revenue is generated through fixed-fee professional services on a pay-as-you-go basis, plus referral commissions on contractor connections. Go-to-market is sales-led with a digital self-serve funnel (website, SEO-driven Ratgeber content, Fördercheck tool, HubSpot automation) feeding an inside sales team, supplemented by a channel partner ecosystem anchored by a strategic partnership with window profile manufacturer Kömmerling and direct enterprise engagement for large commercial accounts. Since founding the brand in 2023, the company claims to have facilitated over €8 million in cumulative subsidy approvals, a 98% customer satisfaction rate, and a 4.9/5 Google rating.

Name

Energie Effizienz Profi

Legal name

EEP-Bau-Service GmbH

Website

https://energieeffizienzprofi.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Energie Effizienz Profi is a German digital-first service that prepares and submits BAFA BEG-EM and KfW energy renovation subsidy applications for residential homeowners, commercial property owners (notably Woolworth's 700+ stores), and trade businesses, delivered via a self-serve online platform backed by certified Energy Efficiency Experts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Efficiency Consulting

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMANAJ

Standards, Certification & Compliance (RECs/GOs, sustainability reporting)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Policy & Regulatory Consulting for Renewables

Keywords

• Energy consulting services
• Subsidy application management
• BAFA KfW funding
• Building renovation grants
• Energy efficiency advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Balve

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Consulting and Subsidy Application Services (Professional Services): Fee-based service for preparing and submitting subsidy applications for energy-efficient building renovations (BAFA BEG-EM and KfW programs). Includes preparation of required technical documentation (BzA/BnD), coordination with certified Energy Efficiency Experts (EEE), and communication with BAFA/KfW. Also covers the creation of individual renovation roadmaps (iSFP). Revenue is generated through fixed fees per service package, not time-and-materials.
2. Individual Sanierungsfahrplan (iSFP) Creation: Creation of an individual renovation roadmap by a certified Energy Efficiency Expert, which qualifies for BAFA subsidies and increases the subsidy rate from 15% to 20% while doubling the eligible investment volume. This is a separate paid service.
3. Tradesperson/Contractor Referral Commission: The company maintains a network of vetted trade businesses (Fachbetriebe) and may receive referral fees or commissions for connecting customers with implementation partners for their renovation projects. The company is not a party to these contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Energie Effizienz Profi operates a digital subsidy advisory platform that prepares, verifies and submits applications for German government energy renovation grants (BAFA BEG-EM and KfW programs). Its certified Energy Efficiency Experts handle technical documentation (BzA/BnD), eligibility verification and end-to-end communication with BAFA and KfW. Specialized service variants cover heating replacement, facade insulation, windows and doors, smart home, ventilation, and commercial property measures, with an AI-assisted eligibility check (KI Prüfung) and an online Förderrechner for subsidy estimation.

Product overview

Energie Effizienz Profi operates as a digital subsidy advisory platform offering the Online-Förderservice as its core product, complemented by the Förderrechner for subsidy estimation and the kostenloser Fördercheck with AI-powered document verification (KI Prüfung). The service portfolio spans residential building subsidies (window/door replacement, facade insulation, roof insulation, heating systems, smart home, ventilation) and commercial property subsidies (LED lighting replacement, HVAC optimization). Additional services include the Kostenkalkulator for total cost estimation, Fachbetrieb-Vermittlung for contractor connections, and preparation of Individueller Sanierungsfahrplan (iSFP) for enhanced 20% BAFA subsidy rates. Services are delivered digitally without requiring on-site energy consulting, with subsidy applications processed within 48 hours and guaranteed submission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online-Förderservice (Residential)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% subsidy on heating system replacements (heat pumps) for eligible properties with income below EUR 40,000/year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Woolworth GmbHflagshipOthers · 14 July 2024Energie Effizienz Profi was contracted by Woolworth GmbH — Germany's fastest-growing department store chain — to provide energy and subsidy consulting for all 700+ Woolworth stores nationwide. EEP handles the complete subsidy application process including energy consulting, BEG-EM applications, and coordination with BAFA for eligible measures such as LED lighting retrofits and building envelope improvements. Woolworth represents EEP's flagship commercial account.
• KömmerlingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 May 2024Kömmerling, a leading window profile manufacturer, entered a strategic partnership with Energie Effizienz Profi. Kömmerling's partner businesses (window installers, fabricators) can now offer EEP's subsidy application service directly to their customers. This enables trade partners to provide a complete offering combining window products with government subsidy consulting — addressing a key pain point for craftsmen who previously could not support customers with subsidy applications. The partnership is promoted via co-marketing materials and a dedicated partner portal.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena): Germany's national energy agency providing subsidy information, energy consulting frameworks, and program administration. Overlaps with EEP on subsidy navigation and energy renovation guidance but operates at a national/policy scale rather than as a transactional service provider.
• Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband: Federation of state-subsidized consumer centers offering free energy consulting (Energieberatung) and subsidy advice for homeowners. Overlapping customer base and subsidy service scope, but subsidized rather than fee-based and not digitally native.

Others

• DEKRA SE: German testing, inspection, and certification firm whose logo appears as a partner on EEP's homepage. Indirect peer as a credentialing and certification ecosystem participant relevant to EEP's EEE-certified operations, not a direct competitor in subsidy advisory.
• KfW Bankengruppe: German state development bank that administers many of the KfW subsidy programs EEP helps customers access. Functions as the platform/infrastructure layer that EEP integrates with — not a competitor but a critical counterpart whose program changes directly drive EEP's demand.

Direct peers

• co2online GmbH: Berlin-based non-profit providing digital energy consulting and subsidy navigation tools for German consumers. Most directly comparable peer — same online-first energy advisory model, same German subsidy focus, same homeowner customer segment.

Emerging players

• Verivox Vergleichsportal GmbH: Major German price comparison platform that has expanded into energy consulting and subsidy comparison tools. Adjacent model — digital self-service comparison — and a potential competitor for top-of-funnel subsidy traffic, though not a direct subsidy-application service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/energieeffizienzprofi
• Instagraminstagram.com/energieeffizienzprofi
• TikToktiktok.com/@energieeffizienzprofi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energieeffizienzprofi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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