What KEVAG Verteilnetz GmbH does

KEVAG Verteilnetz GmbH operates under the brand enm (Energienetze Mittelrhein GmbH & Co. KG) as a licensed regional distribution network operator (Verteilnetzbetreiber) for electricity and natural gas in the Middle Rhine region of Germany. The company is part of the evm-Gruppe (Energieversorgung Mittelrhein), a long-established regional energy group headquartered in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. enm holds exclusive operating rights within its licensed network territory, providing non-discriminatory network access to all energy suppliers and consumers under German energy law (EnWG), and is subject to regulatory oversight by the Bundesnetzagentur.

The company's core technology consists of physical grid infrastructure — electricity substations, medium- and low-voltage distribution lines, natural gas pipelines, and metering operations (Messstellenbetrieb) infrastructure — supported by digital self-service platforms including the Kundenportal customer portal and the Netzportal network portal for connection applications, E-charging station registration, and contractor onboarding. The product portfolio spans the Stromnetz (electricity grid) and Erdgasnetz (natural gas grid) operations, network connection services for low- and medium-voltage customers, metering operations under the Messstellenbetriebsgesetz (MsbG), Redispatch 2.0 grid management, and integrated handling of controllable consumption devices (EV charging stations, heat pumps) under EnWG §14a. A dedicated hydrogen (Wasserstoff) section signals strategic positioning in energy-transition infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through regulated network access fees (Netzentgelte) levied on energy suppliers and end consumers for use of the electricity and gas distribution networks, plus regulated metering operations income under the MsbG. Pricing is set under German energy law and published on the company website. The customer base is geographically defined — all residential, commercial, and industrial consumers within the licensed network area in and around Koblenz, Mayen, and the Rheinschiene municipalities — served through digital portals, contracted installation companies (Vertragsinstallationsunternehmen), and 24-hour fault hotlines. Effective January 1, 2026, the network territory expanded materially to include the city of Mayen and seven Rheinschiene municipalities.

Name

KEVAG Verteilnetz GmbH

Legal name

Energienetze Mittelrhein GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://kevag-verteilnetz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KEVAG Verteilnetz GmbH (enm) is a regulated electricity and natural gas distribution network operator in the Middle Rhine region of Germany, part of the evm-Gruppe, serving residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across the Koblenz region, Mayen, and seven Rheinschiene municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Distribution Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) / Regulated Distribution Companies (Ring-fenced DSOs) (EUADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK), Gas Flow Measurement & Remote Metering Operations (Flow Computers, EFM) (EUAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution
• Natural gas distribution
• Network operator services
• Metering operations
• Energy network access

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network access fees (Netzentgelte): Revenue from regulated network access charges levied on energy suppliers and end consumers for use of the electricity and natural gas distribution networks. Fees are regulated under German energy law (EnWG).
2. Meter operations (Messstellenbetrieb): Revenue from installing, operating, and maintaining electricity meters for end consumers, regulated under the Messstellenbetriebsgesetz (MsbG).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KEVAG Verteilnetz GmbH, operating as Energienetze Mittelrhein (enm), is a regulated distribution network operator (Verteilnetzbetreiber) for electricity and natural gas in the Middle Rhine region of Germany. The company operates substations, medium- and low-voltage electricity grids, gas pipelines, and metering infrastructure, providing non-discriminatory network access, network connections, and metering services to energy suppliers, residential, commercial, and industrial customers under German energy law (EnWG, EEG, MsbG).

Product overview

Energienetze Mittelrhein (enm) operates as a utility distribution network operator offering integrated electricity and natural gas infrastructure services. The portfolio consists of core grid operations (Stromnetz and Erdgasnetz) supported by the Netzportal online platform, metering operations (Messstellenbetrieb), network connection services, controllable consumption equipment management for EV charging and heat pumps, and strategic hydrogen initiatives. The company serves as a regional energy network operator within the evm-Group, with a significant network expansion scheduled for January 2026 covering Mayen and the Rheinschiene municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stromnetz (Electricity Distribution Network) Regulated electricity distribution network operations including low-voltage and medium-voltage grids, grid access and network fees (Netzentgelte), meter operation, network losses, generation plant integration, Redispatch 2.0, and grid takeover services for Mayen and Rheinschiene. Serves energy suppliers and end consumers within the licensed network area.
• Erdgasnetz (Natural Gas Distribution Network) Regulated natural gas distribution network including gas network connections, grid access and network fees, meter operation, gas feed-in, calorific value calculation, and network delivery for Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. Serves energy suppliers and end consumers within the licensed gas network area.
• Messstellenbetrieb (Metering Operations) Installation, operation, and maintenance of electricity and gas meters. Measures energy consumption and feed-in, processing data for accurate billing under the Messstellenbetriebsgesetz (MsbG). Serves end consumers and energy suppliers.
• Netzanschlüsse (Network Connection Services) Network connection services for electricity (low-voltage and medium-voltage), natural gas, construction power (Baustrom), and overhead line insulation (Freileitungsisolierung). Serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers applying for new connections or modifications.
• Redispatch 2.0 Grid Management Service Grid management service for coordinating the redispatch of electricity flows between transmission and distribution networks to ensure grid stability and reliable supply.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• evm-Gruppe (Energieversorgung Mittelrhein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergienetze Mittelrhein is an integral part of the evm-Gruppe (Energieversorgung Mittelrhein), a regional energy group based in Koblenz. enm is presented as 'Ein Unternehmen der evm-Gruppe' (a company of the evm-Gruppe). The evm-Gruppe encompasses multiple energy-related entities including KEVAG Telekom (referenced on the enm website for telecommunications connections). The group likely provides shared services, corporate governance, and strategic direction.
• ENERMESS GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerENERMESS GmbH is contracted by Energienetze Mittelrhein to conduct routine inspection and surveying of gas pipeline infrastructure. Specifically, ENERMESS is currently conducting scheduled gas pipeline inspections in the Verbandsgemeinden Dierdorf, Puderbach, and Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach on behalf of enm. Personnel from ENERMESS are authorized to access private properties where public gas pipelines are located.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mainova AG: Regional multi-utility in Frankfurt/Rhine-Main operating electricity, gas, heat, and water distribution. Comparable integrated municipal utility and distribution network operator in a similar German regulatory environment.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM) - Netzgesellschaft: Munich municipal utility's network subsidiary operating electricity, gas, and district heating distribution. Comparable regulated German DSO under similar EnWG framework with multi-utility scope.
• Stadtwerke Koblenz (evm-Gruppe parent level): Parent group evm-Gruppe's retail/utility counterpart serving Koblenz and surrounding region. Sister entity to enm providing electricity and gas supply, complementary to the distribution business.
• TenneT TSO GmbH: German-Dutch transmission system operator managing high-voltage electricity grids. Operates in the same regulatory framework (Bundesnetzagentur) and handles Redispatch processes that intersect with enm's distribution operations.

Direct peers

• EWE NETZ GmbH: German DSO operating electricity, gas, and telecommunications networks in northern and western Germany. Comparable regulated network operator model with multi-utility infrastructure and metering operations.
• Pfalzwerke Netz AG: Regional DSO in Rhineland-Palatinate operating electricity and gas distribution networks. Closest geographic and structural peer to enm, with comparable regulatory model, multi-utility scope, and customer base in the same German federal state.
• Westnetz GmbH: One of the largest German DSOs, subsidiary of Westenergie/E.ON, operating electricity and gas distribution networks across North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland. Comparable regulated multi-utility network operator business model.
• Netze BW GmbH: DSO subsidiary of EnBW, operating electricity, gas, and water distribution networks in Baden-Württemberg. Comparable regulated multi-utility network operator with similar regulatory framework (Bundesnetzagentur oversight).
• Avacon AG: E.ON subsidiary operating electricity and gas distribution networks across northern and central Germany. Comparable regulated DSO model with metering operations and renewable grid integration.
• E.ON Mitte Netz GmbH: Regional DSO in central Germany (Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia), subsidiary of E.ON Mitte. Comparable mid-sized German regulated distribution network operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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