LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.

What LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. does

LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. is a registered non-profit industry association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2008 and headquartered at Kupferbergterrasse 16 in Mainz, Germany. It represents approximately 270 member companies in the energy and water sectors across the two German federal states of Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, spanning energy generation, supply and trading, electricity and gas grid operation, public water supply, and wastewater treatment. Member dues are the primary revenue stream, supplemented by paid professional events (e.g., LDEW-Abwassertag at EUR 150 for members, Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung at EUR 475 for members), publications, and position papers. Membership automatically confers indirect affiliation with the federal BDEW (Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft).

The association's service portfolio centers on political representation at state and federal level, regulatory analysis, and professional exchange rather than any proprietary technology product. Core deliverables include a biweekly member-only newsletter, a monthly digital "Donnerstagsfrühstück" briefing on Microsoft Teams, recurring flagship conferences (LDEW-Jahrestagung, Gas-Tagung, Abwassertag, Einkäufertagung, Informationstag WASSER), specialized working groups (LA Netze, LA Marketing und Vertrieb, LA Recht und Umwelt, LA Kaufmännisches Management, LA Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, LA Erneuerbare Energien, LA Wasserwirtschaft, KMU-Gesprächskreis), and a password-protected member portal. Research output includes commissioned studies such as the EWI regional hydrogen demand analysis and the FfE climate protection goals study, plus position papers and application aids on industrial water reuse, data protection for radio water meters, and wastewater regulation.

The organization is governed by an elected board chaired by Martina Butz (Hessen, Geschäftsführerin of Stadtwerke Hanau GmbH) and Dr. Oliver Malerius (Rheinland-Pfalz, Vorstand of Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG), re-elected on May 20, 2026 in Fulda. Operational leadership rests with Geschäftsführer Horst Meierhofer, supported by deputy managing director Sebastian Exner and a small office of 5 employees. In May 2026, LDEW completed its first major rebrand since founding, modernizing its logo and migrating to a new CMS — operational housekeeping rather than a strategic shift.

Name

LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.

Legal name

Landesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e. V.

Website

https://ldew.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. is a Mainz-based, non-profit regional industry association representing approximately 270 energy and water utility companies across the German states of Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, providing political advocacy, regulatory representation, events, and publications, with affiliation to the federal BDEW.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream comes from annual membership fees paid by approximately 270 energy and water utility companies, municipal utilities, grid operators, and wastewater treatment companies in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz.
2. Event Registration Fees: The association generates revenue through paid professional events and conferences. Registration fees range from EUR 150-190 for wastewater seminars (LDEW/VEWSaar/BDEW members) to EUR 475 for purchasing tagungs (LDEW/BDEW members).
3. Publications and Studies: The LDEW publishes studies, position papers, and application guides that are made available to members and sometimes the public, contributing to industry knowledge leadership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. is a regional industry association representing approximately 270 energy and water utility companies across Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Its core offering is political advocacy, regulatory analysis, and industry coordination services delivered to members through working groups, conferences, a biweekly newsletter, research publications (such as EWI hydrogen demand and FfE climate protection studies), position papers, and a password-protected member portal. Membership automatically includes indirect affiliation with the federal BDEW association.

Product overview

LDEW Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. is a regional industry association (Landesverband) representing approximately 270 energy and water economy companies in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Rather than a unified software product, the association offers a portfolio of services including a biweekly LDEW Newsletter, monthly LDEW-Donnerstagsfrühstück digital sessions, and major annual events (LDEW-Abwassertag, Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung, Informationstag WASSER, LDEW-Jahrestagung, Gas-Tagung). The association produces research publications including EWI hydrogen demand studies and FfE climate protection studies, and provides a protected Mitgliederbereich member portal. The portfolio centers on political representation, professional exchange through committee work, knowledge products (position papers, application aids), and industry events rather than a commercial product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• LDEW Newsletter A biweekly newsletter distributed exclusively to employees of LDEW member companies, providing updates on current developments in the energy and water economy.
• LDEW-Donnerstagsfrühstück (Thursday Breakfast) A free monthly digital briefing session (MS Teams meeting) on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00, providing brief updates on current topics for employees of member companies.
• LDEW-Abwassertag (Sewage Day Conference) Annual branch and specialist conference for wastewater treatment topics providing networking, information, and professional exchange. Registration fees: EUR 150 for LDEW/VEWSaar/BDEW members and EUR 190 for non-members.
• Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung (Southwest German Purchasing Conference) Annual event covering practical questions in purchasing, logistics, and materials management for small and medium-sized energy and water utilities. Registration fees: EUR 475 for LDEW/BDEW members and EUR 650 for non-members.
• Informationstag WASSER (Water Information Day) Annual information event on water topics organized jointly with DVGW state groups Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz.
• LDEW-Jahrestagung (Annual Conference) Annual flagship conference of the association featuring presentations on energy policy, innovation, and strategic topics.
• LDEW-Tagung 'Gas im veränderten Markt' (Gas in Changing Market Conference) Long-running gas specialist conference (40+ year tradition) featuring market analyses and energy policy discussions.
• EWI Study on Regional Hydrogen Demands Research study analyzing regional hydrogen demand gaps in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz and the need for additional hydrogen infrastructure, conducted by the Energy Economics Institute at the University of Cologne.
• FfE Study on Climate Protection Goals Research study by Forschungsstelle für Energiewirtschaft (FfE) comparing energy policy targets with actual implementation progress in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz.
• Positionspapiere & Anwendungshilfen (Position Papers & Application Aids) Knowledge products including position papers on industrial water reuse (Brauchwasser), legal opinions, and practical checklists for members on topics such as data protection for radio water meters.
• Gremienarbeit & Arbeitskreise (Committee Work & Working Groups) Specialized working groups and committees providing professional exchange platforms for members, including LA Netze (Networks), LA Marketing und Vertrieb, LA Recht und Umwelt (Legal and Environment), LA Kaufmännisches Management, LA Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, LA Erneuerbare Energien, LA Wasserwirtschaft, and the KMU-Gesprächskreis (SME discussion circle).
• Mitgliederbereich (Member Portal) Protected online member portal providing exclusive information, political analyses, background documents, position papers, and event materials accessible to registered employees of member companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270 member companies represented across Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BDEW (Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LDEW is affiliated with the BDEW, Germany's national association for energy and water economy. Membership in LDEW automatically includes indirect membership in BDEW, providing access to federal-level representation and BDEW's comprehensive service offerings. Positions and topics are coordinated between LDEW and BDEW for consistent national advocacy.
• VEWSaar (Verband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft des Saarlandes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in joint events including the LDEW-Abwassertag (wastewater conference) and purchasing tagungs. Represents energy and water sector in Saarland, expanding the regional network beyond Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz.
• VfEW Baden-Württemberg (Verband für Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft Baden-Württemberg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung (Southwest German Purchasing Conference), bringing together purchasing professionals from energy and water utilities across the German southwest.
• BDEW-Landesgruppe Nordrhein-WestfalenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung, representing BDEW's North Rhine-Westphalia state group in the joint purchasing professional event.
• T3E LogistikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent cooperation partner and trade exhibitor for the 13. Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung, providing logistics expertise to the purchasing conference.
• HTI Eisen-RiegminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent cooperation partner and trade exhibitor for the 13. Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung.
• NewtronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent cooperation partner and trade exhibitor for the 13. Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DVGW Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches: German technical and scientific association for gas and water with regional state groups - co-organizes LDEW's Informationstag WASSER. Comparable non-profit membership model focused on the same energy/water utility base.
• VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen: National association for municipal utilities (Stadtwerke) and related entities. Directly comparable in serving a similar utility base with advocacy, events (e.g., Kommunale Energietage), and working groups, with significant membership overlap with LDEW.
• VfEW Baden-Württemberg: Adjacent state-level energy and water industry association serving Baden-Württemberg utilities. Co-organizes the Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung with LDEW; close functional twin with overlapping membership roster of municipal utilities.
• BDEW-Landesgruppe Nordrhein-Westfalen: North Rhine-Westphalia state group of BDEW, serving utilities in Germany's largest federal state. Co-organizes Südwestdeutsche Einkäufertagung; same association governance model, larger geographic scope.
• VEWSaar Verband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft des Saarlandes: Saarland state-level peer association representing energy and water utilities. Joint organizer of LDEW-Abwassertag (wastewater conference); essentially the same Landesverband model serving a neighboring state.

Broad incumbents

• BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft: Germany's federal energy and water industry association, of which LDEW is a regional affiliate. Directly comparable membership-organization model, complementary geographic scope (national vs. regional), and identical advocacy/knowledge-service portfolio.

Emerging players

• AGFW Der Energieeffizenzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK: German efficiency and district-heating association. Overlaps with LDEW on heat networks and combined heat and power (CHP), relevant to LDEW members operating Stadtwerke heat businesses.
• VIK Verband der Industriellen Energie- und Kraftwirtschaft: German industry association for industrial energy users and on-site power producers. Overlaps with LDEW on cogeneration, on-site generation, and energy policy advocacy for member companies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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Investments

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