What Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH does

Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH is a municipally owned utility company (Stadtwerke) headquartered in Bebra, Hesse, Germany, that supplies electricity, natural gas, and drinking water to households and small commercial customers across the city of Bebra and eleven surrounding districts (Asmushausen, Blankenheim, Braunhausen, Breitenbach, Gilfershausen, Iba, Imshausen, Lüdersdorf, Rautenhausen, Solz, and Weiterode). The company is wholly owned by the Stadt Bebra (city of Bebra) and operates under German municipal utility regulation, with EAM GmbH & Co. KG as a core strategic and financial shareholder represented on the supervisory board. Regulated network operations are run through the wholly-owned subsidiary Stadtwerke Bebra Netz GmbH.

The product portfolio comprises seven electricity tariffs (Bebra-Basic standard tariff, three Bebra-Vario variants with different price guarantees, Bebra-E-Mobil for EV charging, Bebra-Nacht for electric night storage heaters, and Bebra-WP in single and dual-tariff variants for heat pumps), four natural gas tariffs (GAS-KLEIN, GAS-MINI, GAS-MAXI, and Sondervertrag GSV 1 for commercial customers up to 100,000 kWh/year), and metered drinking water from regional springs and wells priced at €2.73/m³ from 01.01.2026. All electricity volumes are certified 100% renewable by Uniper Energy Sales GmbH under Umweltbundesamt monitoring, marketed as 0 g/kWh CO2 and 0 g/kWh radioactive waste. Distribution relies on a 64 km gas network serving 1,920+ households, electricity and water networks operated by the network subsidiary, and an online Kundenportal for 24/7 self-service account management. A dedicated network connection website (stadtwerke-bebra-netz.de) handles Hausanschlüsse for new construction and renovations. A formerly operated CNG refueling station has been decommissioned.

The business model is subscription-based recurring revenue composed of monthly base/standing charges (Grundpreis) and consumption-based per-kWh charges (Arbeitspreis). The company serves as the statutory default supplier (Grundversorger) for electricity in Bebra and 11 districts and for gas in Bebra and Weiterode, giving it automatic supply rights to any household that does not actively choose an alternative provider. Customer acquisition is primarily passive through this designation; active channels include a physical Kundencenter with defined opening hours, the online portal, social media (Facebook, Instagram), direct mail/email billing communications, and community sponsorship of local clubs. Water consumption averages ~40 m³ per inhabitant per year, and the company operates 24/7 emergency fault response (Entstördienst) for Strom, Gas, Wasser, and Abwasser.

Name

Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH

Legal name

Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-bebra.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH is a municipally owned utility supplying electricity, natural gas, and drinking water to residents across Bebra and eleven surrounding districts in Hesse, Germany. As the designated default supplier (Grundversorger), it operates local distribution networks and sells 100% certified renewable electricity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bebra, Bebra

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Supply of 100% renewable electricity to residential and commercial customers under various tariff plans (Bebra-Basic, Bebra-Vario, Bebra-E-Mobil, Bebra-Nacht, Bebra-WP). Revenue is generated through a combination of base/standing charges (Grundpreis) and consumption-based charges (Arbeitspreis per kWh). The company also earns income from serving as the designated Grundversorger (default supplier) for the area.
2. Natural Gas Supply: Supply of natural gas to households and commercial customers under tiered tariff structures (Gas-Klein, Gas-Mini, Gas-Maxi, and Sondervertrag GSV 1). Revenue is generated through base charges and consumption-based kWh charges. The company previously operated a CNG refueling station (now decommissioned).
3. Drinking Water Supply: Supply of drinking water sourced from local springs and wells to households in Bebra and its districts. Water supply revenue is generated through a cubic meter consumption charge (Arbeitspreis) and a monthly base/standing charge (Grundpreis). The company emphasizes that raw water quality is sufficient for direct consumption without treatment.
4. Grid Connection and Infrastructure Services: Construction of household connections (Hausanschlüsse) for electricity, gas, and water supply, as well as network infrastructure management. These services are provided through the related entity stadtwerke-bebra-netz.de. The company is the Grundversorger and operates critical infrastructure for the municipality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH supplies electricity, natural gas, and drinking water to households and small businesses in Bebra and its surrounding districts under the statutory Grundversorger designation. The company offers seven electricity tariffs (basic, variable with 1- and 2-year guarantees, EV charging, night storage heating, and heat pump single/dual tariffs), four natural gas tariffs, and water supply at volumetric rates, with an online self-service portal for customer management.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Bebra GmbH is a municipal utility company providing a portfolio of regulated energy and water services to residents and businesses in Bebra and its districts. The core offering consists of electricity products (seven named tariffs: Bebra-Basic as the standard tariff, three Bebra-Vario variants with varying guarantee periods, Bebra-E-Mobil for EV charging, Bebra-Nacht for storage heaters, and Bebra-WP in single and dual-tariff variants for heat pumps), natural gas products (GAS-KLEIN, GAS-MINI, GAS-MAXI basic tariffs plus Sondervertrag GSV 1 special contract), and drinking water supply from regional sources. These are complemented by a customer self-service platform (Kundenportal/Serviceportal), grid connection services, and payment arrangement agreements. The company operates as the statutory default supplier (Grundversorger) for electricity and gas in its service territory and also provides wastewater services through a subsidiary partnership. All electricity products are sourced exclusively from renewable energies, certified by Uniper Energy Sales GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEBRA-Basic: Standard electricity tariff (Bebra-GrundTarif) for households
• BEBRA-Vario
• BEBRA-E-Mobil
• BEBRA-Nacht
• BEBRA-WP
• GAS-KLEIN
• GAS-MINI
• GAS-MAXI
• GSV 1

Products and services

• Bebra-Basic Electricity Tariff
• Bebra-Vario Electricity Tariff (until 31.12.2025)
• Bebra-Vario 1 Jahr Electricity Tariff (from 01.01.2026)
• Bebra-Vario 2 Jahre Electricity Tariff
• Bebra-E-Mobil Electricity Tariff (EV Charging)
• Bebra-Nacht Electricity Tariff (Night Storage Heating)
• Bebra-WP Electricity Tariff (Heat Pump, Single Tariff)
• Bebra-WP Doppeltarif Electricity Tariff (Heat Pump Dual Tariff)
• Gas-Klein Natural Gas Tariff
• Gas-Mini Natural Gas Tariff
• Gas-Maxi Natural Gas Tariff
• Sondervertrag GSV 1 Natural Gas Contract
• Drinking Water Supply (Wasserversorgung)
• Kundenportal (Customer Self-Service Portal)
• Network Connection Services (Netzanschluss)

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 g/kWh CO₂ emissions from electricity supply (100% renewable, certified)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Abwasserbetrieb Bebra (Wastewater Utility Bebra)minorOthersThe Abwasserbetrieb Bebra is a separate municipal utility managing wastewater in Bebra. It is listed alongside Stadtwerke Bebra in a 'In Zusammenarbeit' (In Collaboration) section on the website, suggesting operational or administrative coordination between the two municipal entities.
• Biberbad Bebra (Municipal Swimming Pool)minorOthersThe Biberbad Bebra is a municipal swimming facility listed alongside Stadtwerke Bebra in a collaboration section. The connection likely relates to shared municipal infrastructure or sponsorship, as the company sponsors local community facilities.
• Uniper Energy Sales GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationStadtwerke Bebra is a certified green electricity provider (Ökostromanbieter) through Uniper Energy Sales GmbH. The certification confirms that the company's electricity volumes are generated from renewable energy sources. The Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environment Agency) monitors compliance to ensure the company actually delivers renewable electricity to its customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lichtblick SE: German independent green electricity and gas supplier with a focus on 100% renewable supply and digital customer platforms. Comparable on the green-power positioning and direct-to-consumer customer model, though without municipal ownership.
• NaturStrom AG: German renewable-energy supplier offering certified green electricity and gas to households. Comparable in its 100% renewable positioning and certified green-power proposition, though operating nationally rather than as a municipal utility.

Direct peers

• Mainova AG: Frankfurt-based municipal utility supplying electricity, gas, heat and water in Hesse. Comparable multi-utility municipal retailer model, though at significantly larger scale; useful reference for product structure and tariff strategy.
• Stadtwerke Kassel AG: Regional municipal utility in northern Hesse supplying electricity, gas, water and district heating. Operates in the same Hessian market with the same product portfolio and Grundversorger-style regulatory context, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Stadtwerke Marburg GmbH: Hessian municipal utility offering electricity, natural gas, drinking water and heating to a mid-sized university city. Closely comparable in product breadth, regulatory setting (Grundversorger) and customer-segment focus on residential and small commercial customers.
• Stadtwerke Göttingen GmbH: German municipal utility (Stadtwerke) of comparable regional character, supplying electricity, gas, water and heat to a mid-sized Lower-Saxony city. Closely comparable business model as a multi-utility municipal retailer operating under Grundversorger-style framework.
• EAM Energie GmbH: Regional municipal energy group in Hesse and Lower Saxony, also the main shareholder and operational partner of Stadtwerke Bebra. Operates electricity and gas distribution networks and supplies municipal utilities, sharing the same multi-utility municipal ownership model.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON SE: One of Germany's largest energy groups operating across generation, distribution, and retail electricity/gas. Competes directly with Stadtwerke Bebra for switchable customers in the liberalized retail market and operates network businesses in the same regulatory framework.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG: Major German integrated energy utility with retail, distribution and renewable generation activities. Operates as a competitor for switchable residential and commercial customers across Germany, including in Hesse-adjacent markets.
• Vattenfall GmbH: German operations of Swedish utility Vattenfall, active in electricity generation, heat and retail supply. Competes in the liberalized German retail energy market with similar product structures (basic, heat-pump, EV tariffs).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookm.facebook.com/stadtwerkebebra
• Instagraminstagram.com/stadtwerkebebra
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadtwerke-bebra-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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