Stadtwerke Bregenz G.m.b.H.

What Stadtwerke Bregenz G.m.b.H. does

Stadtwerke Bregenz GmbH is a municipal utility company wholly owned by the City of Bregenz, Austria, organized as an Austrian private limited liability company (GmbH) and managed by DI Dr. Wolfgang Winkler, MBA as sole Geschäftsführer. The company delivers essential public services to the residents and businesses of Bregenz across five integrated business lines: (1) natural gas and biogas distribution with multiple tariff tiers (Standard, Online, Biogas20, Biogas100, and regulated basic supply) — though this business is being discontinued effective 01.10.2026; (2) regenerative energy including biomass district heating (Biomasseheizwerk Rieden, Nahwärme Weidach), photovoltaic installations, lake water heat exchange (Seewassernutzung), drinking water turbines, and heat pumps; (3) water supply, wastewater (Kanal), and waste (Müll) services anchored by a recently renovated €3M Wasserwerk; (4) the Seebad Bregenz swimming facilities; and (5) the Stadtbus Bregenz urban public bus network (5 lines, ~100 km, 94 stops, ~2M annual passengers) with a fleet transitioning from combustion to electric MAN buses funded under the federal EBIN program.

The underlying technology stack combines conventional municipal utility infrastructure (gas pipelines, water treatment, wastewater networks, district heating pipes, bus fleet) with a modest digital layer: a Matomo-hosted web analytics platform (self-hosted in Vorarlberg), CleverReach email/newsletter management, Google Maps/reCAPTCHA/YouTube embeds, a Fairtiq integration for surcharge-free bus ticketing, and a WhatsApp customer service channel and online Kundenportal for account management. The business model is predominantly subscription/recurring revenue (gas, water, wastewater, waste, district heating subscriptions on monthly billing) combined with transaction-based fare revenue from Stadtbus (60-minute tickets at €2.40, 24-hour tickets at €4.60, KlimaTicket LOKAL annual pass at €264). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the Reutegasse 33 headquarters, the Rathaus Stadtbus office, the customer portal, WhatsApp, ticket vending machines, onboard sales, and regional VMOBIL centers. Strategic operational partners include Weiss Reisen GmbH and ÖBB-Postbus GmbH for bus operations, the Vorarlberger Verkehrsverbund for regional tariff integration, and Schlappack Stadtinstallateur GmbH for installation recruitment. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company holds no subsidiaries, patents, or external institutional investment.

Name

Stadtwerke Bregenz G.m.b.H.

Legal name

Stadtwerke Bregenz GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-bregenz.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Bregenz GmbH is a municipal utility wholly owned by the City of Bregenz, Austria, delivering natural gas/biogas, water, wastewater, waste, district heating, renewable energy, swimming facilities, and urban bus services to city residents and businesses. The company is exiting gas supply by October 2026 and pivoting toward regenerative energy and electrified mobility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utilities

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Municipal utilities
• Natural gas supply
• Public bus transport
• Drinking water supply
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bregenz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas and Biogas Supply: Natural gas and biogas distribution to residential and commercial customers in Bregenz, including various tariff products (Standard, Online, Biogas20, Biogas100) and basic supply services
2. Water and Wastewater Services: Drinking water supply, wastewater management, and waste collection services for municipal customers
3. Public Transportation (Stadtbus): Urban bus services with 5 lines, fare revenue from single tickets (60-min, 24-hour), annual passes, and special pricing for various passenger categories
4. Renewable Energy Products: District heating, biomass heating, photovoltaic installations, and other renewable energy solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Bregenz GmbH is the municipal utility of the City of Bregenz, Austria, supplying natural gas and biogas, drinking water, wastewater and waste services, urban public bus transport (Stadtbus), and renewable energy solutions (district heating, biomass, photovoltaic, lake-water heat exchange) to local households and businesses. The company also operates the Seebad Bregenz swimming facility.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Bregenz GmbH is a municipal utility company providing essential public services to the city of Bregenz, Austria. The company operates a multi-service portfolio organized into five core business divisions: (1) Erdgas/Biogas - natural gas and biogas supply with various tariff options including biogas blends; (2) Regenerative Energien - renewable energy projects including biogas, biomass heating, district heating (Nahwärme), photovoltaic installations, lake water utilization, drinking water turbines, and heat pumps; (3) Wasser/Kanal/Müll - water supply, sewage, and waste management services including a recently renovated waterworks; (4) Bäderanlagen - swimming facilities operated by Seebad Bregenz; and (5) Stadtbus Bregenz - urban public bus transport with five lines transitioning to a fully electric fleet. Additional services include WhatsApp customer service, online customer portal, newsletter subscription, and emergency services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erdgas / Biogas Supply
• Regenerative Energien (Renewable Energy Solutions)
• Wasser / Kanal / Müll (Water, Sewage and Waste Services)
• Stadtbus Bregenz (Urban Public Bus Service)
• Bäderanlagen / Seebad Bregenz
• VMOBIL Tariff System (Public Transport Ticketing)
• Anrufbus (Call-a-Bus Night Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 million passengers transported annually by Stadtbus
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weiss Reisen GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner for Stadtbus Bregenz operations, supporting the public transportation service alongside ÖBB-Postbus.
• ÖBB-Postbus GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner for Stadtbus Bregenz operations, providing bus service operations and integration with wider Austrian transport network.
• Schlappack Stadtinstallateur GmbHminorOthersExternal company through which Stadtwerke Bregenz recruits plumbing/building installation positions.
• Vorarlberger VerkehrsverbundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mobility association providing integrated public transport coordination, e-ticket platform (cleVVVermobil), and route planning tools.
• Landbusunterland (Anrufbus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNight-time call bus service complementing Stadtbus offerings, providing flexible mobility after regular bus hours.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• illwerke vkw: Vorarlberg-based regional energy and utility group operating renewable generation, grid, and energy services. Most direct geographic and operational peer to Stadtwerke Bregenz, sharing the same regional market for energy supply and renewable infrastructure.
• Linz AG: Municipal utility of Linz offering energy, telecommunications, public transport, and water/waste services. Strong structural peer in the Austrian municipal multi-utility space.
• Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe (IKB): Municipal multi-utility of Innsbruck providing energy, water/wastewater, and public services to Tyrol's capital. Closely comparable to Stadtwerke Bregenz in scale and integrated municipal-utility business model across Austrian municipal markets.
• Salzburg AG: Multi-utility serving the Salzburg region with energy, water, waste, telecom, and mobility services. Highly comparable multi-service municipal utility structure and customer base.

Others

• Vorarlberger Kraftwerke (vkw): Vorarlberg energy company (part of illwerke vkw group) focused on hydroelectric generation and regional energy supply. Adjacent peer for the renewable-energy/grid business overlap with Stadtwerke Bregenz's regenerative energy division.
• ÖBB-Postbus: Austrian national public bus operator and active operational partner of Stadtbus Bregenz. Relevant as a peer/comparable for the Stadtbus public-transport business line and national bus fleet electrification (Clean Vehicle Directive).

Broad incumbents

• KELAG: Carinthian energy and heat utility with renewable generation, district heating, and grid operations. Comparable renewable heat and energy-supply mix at broader regional scale.
• EVN: Major Lower Austrian utility group with energy, water, wastewater, and network services across Austria and CEE. Broad incumbent operating in the same municipal-utility categories (energy, water, heat) at national scale.
• Energie Steiermark: Larger Austrian energy incumbent serving Styria with electricity, gas, heating, and energy services. Comparable energy-supply and renewable-heating portfolio, but at significantly broader scale.
• Wien Energie: Vienna's municipal energy company supplying electricity, gas, and district heating to Austria's largest city. Closest large-city reference for gas phase-out, district heating expansion, and renewable transition strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stadtwerkebregenz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadtwerke-bregenz-g.m.b.h.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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