What E-Werk Franz does

E-Werk Franz (legal name: Elektrizitätswerk Gösting V. Franz GmbH) is a privately held, family-owned regional energy company founded in 1903 and headquartered in the Gösting district of Graz, Austria. The company operates across multiple integrated divisions: it is a licensed distribution system operator (DSO) regulated by Energie-Control Austria managing over 1,000 km of power lines across a 72 km² supply area, an electricity supplier, a fiber optic internet provider (Franz Glasklar), a photovoltaic and storage installer, an EV charging infrastructure operator, and a provider of electrical installation services delivered through its jointly-controlled subsidiary EMARS. It serves approximately 20,000 residential, small business, and enterprise customers across Graz and surrounding municipalities including Andritz, Thal, Stattegg, Lend, Hitzendorf, Rohrbach-Steinberg, and Weinitzen, with 60 employees across all divisions.

The company's revenue model is a mix of regulated recurring network fees (grid usage), subscription-based electricity supply (Franz Regional, Franz Überregional, Öko-Strom), subscription fiber internet (€34.90-€74.90/month across five speed tiers), one-time photovoltaic and storage installations, usage-based EV charging (€0.42/kWh AC, €0.54/kWh DC), and professional services for industrial installations. All electricity products are marketed as nuclear-free and CO2-neutral, sourced from a mix of solar (42%), hydropower (38%), wind (19%), and other renewables, drawing on the company's own generation assets in Gratwein and at headquarters plus purchased renewable supply. The technical platform includes near 100% underground cabling with sub-one-minute annual outage time, a rolling Smart Meter deployment transmitting daily encrypted consumption reads, and dual customer portals (StromkundInnenportal and NetzkundInnenportal) for self-service account management.

Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer digital ordering and self-service portals serve residential and SMB customers, field sales and account management serve larger enterprise customers, and consultation-based selling applies to complex offerings such as photovoltaic systems, electrical installations, and fiber internet. Distribution is strictly regional, anchored to the licensed grid concession area, with no disclosed expansion plans beyond Graz and adjacent Styrian municipalities.

Name

E-Werk Franz

Legal name

ELEKTRIZITÄTSWERK GÖSTING V. FRANZ GmbH

Website

https://ewg.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E-Werk Franz is a family-owned Austrian regional energy company founded in 1903, operating as a licensed electricity grid operator, electricity supplier, fiber internet provider (Franz Glasklar), photovoltaic installer, and EV charging operator serving 20,000+ customers across Graz and surrounding municipalities through 60 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utilities & Energy Supply

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Distribution System Owners (Wires-Only Companies) (EUADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Grid Interconnection, Power Quality & Electrical Infrastructure Service (Transformers, Switchgear) (TLAKAMAM)

Keywords

• Regional electricity supply
• Electricity network operations
• Fiber optic internet
• Photovoltaic systems
• Energy consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Core electricity supply business providing atomstromfrei (nuclear-free) and CO2-neutral power to over 20,000 customers in Graz and surrounding areas. Products include Franz Regional and Franz Überregional packages for residential and business customers.
2. Electricity Network Operations: Distribution network operator managing electricity grid in supply area of approximately 72 km² with over 1,000 km of network lines. Revenue from grid usage fees regulated by Energie-Control Austria.
3. Fiber Optic Internet (Franz Glasklar): Telecommunications services providing fiber optic internet to residential and business customers with multiple speed tiers from 150 Mbit/s to 1,000 Mbit/s.
4. Photovoltaic Systems and Storage: Installation and sale of photovoltaic systems and battery storage solutions for residential and commercial customers, including excess electricity feed-in tariffs.
5. E-Mobility Services: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure including Franz E-Ladekarte for charging at company stations and partner network, wallbox installation services.
6. Electrical Installations: Professional electrical installation services including house connections, industrial cabling, systems construction, and safety inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

E-Werk Franz supplies nuclear-free and CO2-neutral electricity to households and businesses in the Graz region through its Franz Regional and Franz Überregional product lines, while operating a regulated electricity distribution network of more than 1,000 km covering 72 km². Beyond electricity, the company sells fiber optic internet under the Franz Glasklar brand (150/75 to 1,000/1,000 Mbit/s), installs photovoltaic systems and battery storage, provides EV charging via the Franz E-Ladekarte and Wallbox, and delivers professional electrical installation and network connection services.

Product overview

E-Werk Franz is an integrated energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electricity, renewable energy, and telecommunications services through multiple product lines. The core offering consists of regional and supra-regional electricity products (Franz Regional and Franz Überregional) for households and businesses, supplemented by renewable energy solutions including photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and e-mobility services. The company operates as both energy supplier and grid operator, providing network connections, electrical installations, and grid management services. Additionally, Franz Glasklar fiber internet services offer residential and business packages ranging from 150/75 Mbit/s to 1,000/1,000 Mbit/s. All electricity products are atom-free and CO2-neutral, sourced from 100% renewable energies. The portfolio is accessed through customer portals and digital service platforms for contract management, consumption monitoring, and service requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Franz Glasklar: Fiber optic internet service for residential and business customers offering speeds from 150/75 Mbit/s up to 1,000/1,000 Mbit/s
• Franz E-Ladekarte
• Öko-Strom

Products and services

• Franz Regional 2.5 (and Öko-Strom)
• Franz Überregional 2.5
• Franz (Über)Regional Business
• Eigenerzeugung (Own Generation)
• Netzanschluss (Grid Connection)
• E-Installation (Electrical Installation Services)
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Systems)
• Speicheranlage (Battery Storage Systems)
• Kleinsterzeugungsanlagen (Small Generation Plants)
• Überschussstrom (Excess Electricity Feed-in)
• Wallbox (Home EV Charger)
• Franz E-Ladekarte (E-Charging Card)
• Franz Glasklar Fiber Internet (Residential)
• Franz Speed (150/75 Mbit/s)
• Franz Crystal Power (333/333 Mbit/s)
• Franz Ultra Power (555/555 Mbit/s)
• Franz Hyper Power (777/777 Mbit/s)
• Franz Nonplusultra (1,000/1,000 Mbit/s)
• Franz Glasklar Business Fiber Internet
• Smart Meter
• SNAP (Sommer-Nieder-Arbeitspreis)
• Stromkennzeichnung (Electricity Labeling)
• Leitungsauskunft (Cable Location Service)
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting)
• E-Mobilität (E-Mobility Services)
• Baustrom (Construction Electricity)

Quantifiable outcome

• Network availability exceeding 99.999%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• EMARS (Elektromontage Ges.m.b.H.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMARS is a sister company providing industrial electrical services including large-scale installations, power plant projects, and industrial cabling. E-Werk Franz partners with EMARS to deliver comprehensive solutions for industrial customers, from consulting and conception through to commissioning. Contact: +43 3126 50016, [email protected]
• WEHAC Immobilien GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEHAC Immobilien partnered with E-Werk Franz to develop a photovoltaic community installation project in central Graz. The project provides 12 residential units with sustainable energy from a shared solar installation, certified by klimaaktiv. E-Werk Franz manages installation and surplus electricity marketing.
• Bühnen GrazminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE-Werk Franz serves as proud energy sponsor for Bühnen Graz, which includes Next Liberty, Oper Graz, Grazer Spielstätten, and Schauspielhaus Graz, as well as the annual Klanglicht event. Sponsorship provides brand visibility and customer benefits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• illwerke vkw: Vorarlberg regional utility combining hydroelectric generation, electricity distribution, and energy services for residential and commercial customers in a defined territory.
• Linz AG: Linz-based municipal multi-utility with electricity, telecom, fiber, and public transit energy services - mirrors E-Werk Franz's combination of regulated infrastructure plus retail products.
• Energie AG Oberösterreich: Upper Austrian regional multi-utility combining electricity, gas, fiber, and services - directly comparable multi-utility structure operating in a defined regional territory.
• KELAG (Kärntner Elektrizitäts AG): Carinthian regional energy utility with electricity generation, distribution, retail, and growing telecom and e-mobility offerings, comparable in role and product breadth to E-Werk Franz.
• TIWAG (Tiroler Wasserkraft AG): Tyrolean state-owned utility with integrated generation (hydro), distribution, and retail supply - directly comparable vertically integrated regional model.
• Energie Steiermark: Styria-based regional energy and fiber provider operating in the same state as E-Werk Franz, with electricity distribution, retail supply, telecom, and energy services - the closest geographic and product-model peer.
• Salzburg AG: Austrian regional multi-utility offering electricity, fiber internet, e-mobility, and energy services - the most direct structural analogue to E-Werk Franz's integrated model.

Regional players

• Stadtwerke München: Munich municipal multi-utility (electricity, fiber, heating, public transit) operating in a single metropolitan territory - structurally comparable Stadtwerk model to E-Werk Franz but in a different country.

Broad incumbents

• Wien Energie: Vienna municipal utility and Austria's largest energy provider with electricity, gas, heating, fiber, and EV charging - overlaps with E-Werk Franz on product but operates at vastly larger scale and different geography.
• EVN AG: Niederösterreich listed regional utility with electricity, gas, water, fiber, and energy services across Central and Southeastern Europe - similar operating model but much larger and geographically broader.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ewerkfranz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e-werk-franz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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