What Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH does

Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH is a municipal energy utility headquartered in Strausberg, Brandenburg, Germany, operating under the parent umbrella of Stadtwerke Gruppe Strausberg. Founded in 1990 as Kommunale Wärmeversorgung Strausberg GmbH and renamed in 1991, the company generates, distributes, and trades electricity and district heating to approximately 15,000 residential households and roughly 1,000 commercial customers across Strausberg and the Märkisch-Oderland district. Core infrastructure includes natural gas combined heat and power (CHP) plants, local electricity distribution networks, district heating piping, and 21 public EV charging stations, supported by 50 employees as of 2024.

The company's product portfolio centers on a tiered electricity offering including a basic supply tariff (ssg.classic), local tariffs with 12- and 24-month commitments (ssg.strausberger), renewable energy products (ssg.Naturstrom, Märkischer Naturstrom), specialized tariffs for trainees (ssg.azubi), high-consumption customers (ssg.energy10T+), and heat pump operators (ssg.wärmestrom). District heating (Fernwärme) is delivered via CHP infrastructure under consumption-based pricing. Adjacent revenue lines include resale of Heidelberg Wallbox hardware, an EV charging card (Einfach(sorg)los-Ladekarte) integrated with the ladenetz.de roaming network covering 7,500+ German and 278,000+ European charging points, Smart Meter installation services, metering point operation (Messstellenbetrieb), and energy consulting through a partnership with Verbraucherzentrale Brandenburg.

The business model is a hybrid utility structure combining recurring subscription revenue (monthly base fees plus per-kWh consumption charges) with usage-based heating and EV charging tariffs, hardware sales for wallboxes, and managed services for grid and metering operations. The company is wholly owned by the city of Strausberg and sits at the apex of the Stadtwerke Gruppe Strausberg, which encompasses subsidiaries in housing (SWG), public transport (Strausberger Eisenbahn), sports and recreation (SEP), aviation (Strausberger Flugplatz), facility services (Hausservice), and swimming facilities (Strausberger Bäder). Distribution occurs through online self-service (website, e.pilot contract platform, customer portal), a physical customer center, phone support, and partner channels.

Name

Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH

Legal name

Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH

Website

https://stadtwerke-strausberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH is a municipal energy utility serving approximately 15,000 households and 1,000 businesses in Strausberg and the Märkisch-Oderland district of Brandenburg, Germany, providing electricity, district heating, EV charging, and related grid and metering services under a 50-employee operation owned by the city of Strausberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Energy Utility (Electricity and District Heating)

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

District Energy & Community CHP (District Heating/Cooling Networks) (EUACAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Onsite Low-Carbon Heat & CHP (Electrified CHP, Fuel Cells, Renewable CHP) (EUABAJAI), Telemetry, Metering & Measurement & Verification (M&V) for Flexibility (EUAFAHAJ), Residential DER Aggregation & VPPs (Solar+Storage, Smart Home, Community) (EUAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity supply
• District heating
• EV charging infrastructure
• Energy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Strausberg, Strausberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Supply of electricity to residential and business customers in Strausberg and Märkisch-Oderland. Revenue generated through monthly base fees and consumption-based pricing per kWh across multiple tariff tiers (ssg.classic, ssg.strausberger, ssg.Naturstrom, ssg.wärmestrom, ssg.azubi, ssg.energy10T+)
2. District Heating Supply: Supply of heating energy through the district heating network to households and businesses in Strausberg, based on consumption metering
3. Wallbox Sales and Installation: Sale of Heidelberg wallbox products (Home Eco from €499, Energy Control from €879) with optional installation services, targeting residential and business EV owners
4. EV Charging Services: Revenue from public EV charging at 21 charging stations in Strausberg, with tariffs at €0.49/kWh (AC) and €0.57/kWh (DC) at own stations, plus roaming fees through ladenetz.de network
5. Network Operations: Operation and maintenance of electricity distribution networks and district heating infrastructure in Strausberg, including metering operations (Messstellenbetrieb) for digital metering equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH is a municipal utility supplying electricity and district heating to approximately 15,000 households and 1,000 businesses in Strausberg and the Märkisch-Oderland region. The company operates electricity generation and distribution networks, combined heat and power (CHP) plants, public EV charging stations, and sells EV wallbox hardware. Complementary services include smart metering, house connections, metering point operation, and energy consulting via Verbraucherzentrale Brandenburg.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Strausberg GmbH is a municipal energy utility providing a comprehensive portfolio of electricity and heating products and services for approximately 15,000 households and nearly 1,000 businesses in Strausberg and Märkisch-Oderland. The product portfolio centers on multiple electricity tariffs (ssg.classic basic supply, ssg.strausberger 12M/24M local tariffs, ssg.Naturstrom and Märkischer Naturstrom eco tariffs, ssg.azubi for students, ssg.energy10T+ for high consumers, ssg.wärmestrom for heat pumps) complemented by district heating (Wärme) and grid services (Netze). E-mobility offerings include two Heidelberg Wallbox models (Home Eco and Energy Control 11 kW), the Einfach(sorg)los-Ladekarte charging card accessing the ladenetz.de network with 7,500+ German charging points, and 21 public charging stations across Strausberg. Additional services include Smart Meter/intelligent measurement systems, house connections (Hausanschlüsse), metering point operation (Messstellenbetrieb), and energy consulting via Verbraucherzentrale Brandenburg partnership. The company generates significant power through local CHP plants using natural gas and maintains district heating infrastructure.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• ssg.classic Electricity Tariff Standard basic supply electricity tariff providing guaranteed basic electricity supply for residential (€14.93/month + 35.80 ct/kWh) and business (€12.40/month + 47.52 ct/kWh) customers in Strausberg.
• ssg.strausberger (12-Month) Electricity Tariff Local electricity tariff with 12-month contract term offering reduced rates and price stability through 2026. Residential pricing €11.80/month + 32.80 ct/kWh; business €9.92/month + 30.25 ct/kWh.
• ssg.strausberger.24M Electricity Tariff Extended 24-month contract variant of the local ssg.strausberger tariff offering best pricing (€13.80/month + 30.99 ct/kWh) for customers willing to commit to a longer term.
• ssg.Naturstrom Eco Electricity Tariff Eco electricity tariff sourced 100% from renewable energy sources with zero CO2 emissions. Residential €11.80/month + 34.80 ct/kWh; business €9.92/month + 31.85 ct/kWh.
• ssg.azubi Trainee/Student Electricity Tariff Specialized electricity tariff for apprentices and students living in their own rental apartments. Includes €30 annual bonus per training year. Pricing: €11.84/month + 31.50 ct/kWh.
• ssg.wärmestrom Heat Pump Electricity Tariff Specialized electricity tariff for heat pumps with supply interruption capability. Pricing: €10.35/month + 50.20 ct/kWh; eco electricity share 59.2%.
• ssg.energy10T+ High-Consumption Electricity Tariff High-consumption tariff for residential and business customers with annual electricity usage of 10,000+ kWh. Pricing: €11.88/month + 30.80 ct/kWh.
• Unser Märkischer Naturstrom Regional eco electricity tariff available in Märkisch-Oderland since 2020, sourced 100% from renewable energies with zero CO2 emissions.
• District Heating (Wärme) District heating supply for Strausberg homes and businesses, produced using combined heat and power (CHP) technology with natural gas. Founded 1990 and is the company's original core offering.
• Heidelberg Wallbox Home Eco 11 kW Home charging station with up to 11 kW charging power. Available from €499 with green electricity tariff or €599 without. Features plug-and-play installation, integrated 3.5m charging cable, DC fault current sensor, outdoor rated.
• Heidelberg Wallbox Energy Control 11 kW Premium smart charging station with up to 11 kW power, PV surplus charging capability, integrated 5m cable, standby mode. Priced from €879. KfW eligible. Stainless steel pedestal optional (+€429).
• Einfach(sorg)los-Ladekarte (Charging Card) Charging card providing access to charging stations across Germany through the ladenetz.de network. Stadtwerker-Tarif (€0.49/kWh AC, no base fee) for own customers; Netzwerker-Tarif (€0.57/kWh AC + €5 base) for others. Card fee €10.
• Public EV Charging Stations Public EV charging network with 21 stations across Strausberg, including a 150 kW DC fast charging station at Müncheberger Straße. Tariffs €0.49/kWh AC and €0.57/kWh DC at own stations.
• Smart Meter / Intelligent Metering Systems Modern metering devices and intelligent measurement systems enabling transparent consumption display, secure data transmission, variable tariffs, and smart home integration. Installation service for residential and business customers.
• Grid Services (Netze) Electricity and heating grid operation, maintenance, and development services for Strausberg and Märkisch-Oderland region.
• House Connections (Hausanschlüsse) Electricity and district heating house connection installation services for residential and commercial properties in the Strausberg area.
• Metering Point Operation (Messstellenbetrieb) Metering point operation services for electricity and heating, including meter reading and data management.
• Energy Consulting (Energieberatung) Energy consulting services in cooperation with Verbraucherzentrale Brandenburg, offering advice on energy savings, renewable energy, heating technology, and insulation. Free to Stadtwerke customers.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• e.pilot GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party technology partner providing online contract management platform (tariff calculator, ordering, cancellation) for Stadtwerke Strausberg. Handles customer-facing digital processes for electricity contracts and related services.
• smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for EV charging infrastructure management, providing backend systems and support services for charging operations and customer service related to the charging card services.
• ladenetz.decoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharging network operator providing roaming infrastructure. Stadtwerke charging stations integrated into network of 260 German utilities with 7,500+ charging points in Germany and 278,000+ across Europe. Customers can use Stadtwerke card at partner stations.
• Verbraucherzentrale Brandenburg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy consulting partnership since 2020. Verbraucherzentrale provides neutral, non-commercial energy advice to Stadtwerke customers. Stadtwerke facilitates access to this service for their customer base.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Potsdam: Stadtwerke Potsdam is a municipal utility serving the Potsdam area — the same Brandenburg region as Stadtwerke Strausberg. It offers combined electricity, district heating, and gas supply with similar multi-tariff structures and green power products, making it a direct comparable for product mix, customer base, and municipal ownership dynamics.
• Mainova AG: Mainova is a municipal utility serving Frankfurt am Main with electricity, gas, district heating, and water. Comparable municipal ownership structure, multi-product energy portfolio, and EV charging expansion — a useful structural peer for understanding municipal utility economics.
• GASAG Berliner Gaswerke: GASAG is a regional gas and heating utility serving the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. Comparable to Stadtwerke Strausberg in heating/CHP operations and customer segments, with a similar transition challenge away from fossil gas heating.
• N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft: N-ERGIE is a municipal utility serving the Nuremberg region with electricity, gas, district heating, and a sizable EV charging network. Comparable in municipal ownership, integrated energy retail, and EV charging strategy, though at substantially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• EWE Energievertrieb: EWE is a regional utility group serving northern Germany (including Brandenburg-adjacent areas) with electricity, gas, and increasingly heat and EV charging. Much larger than Stadtwerke Strausberg but overlapping in municipal/customer philosophy and product portfolio, making it a relevant broader-incumbent comparator.
• Vattenfall Wärme Berlin: Vattenfall Wärme operates one of the largest district heating networks in Germany, serving Berlin with combined heat and power. Comparability to Stadtwerke Strausberg lies in the CHP-based district heating business model and decarbonization trajectory (away from gas), though at materially larger scale.
• E.DIS Netz: E.DIS is the distribution system operator for the Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region, including Strausberg's wider service area. Comparable in electricity distribution activity and governance (E.ON/RWE joint), but at much larger scale and not a retail supplier.
• Leag (Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG & Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG): Leag is a major eastern German power and heat generator with a large lignite-fired CHP and district heating footprint centered on the Lausitz region. Comparable in CHP-based district heating and Brandenburg presence, but operating at utility-scale generation rather than municipal retail.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): SWM is one of Germany's largest municipal utilities, operating electricity, district heating, and the largest municipal EV charging network in Germany. Useful as a scaled benchmark for what a successful municipal utility EV strategy and green heat transition can look like, even though far larger than Stadtwerke Strausberg.
• envia Mitteldeutsche Energie: envia is a major regional energy supplier across eastern Germany (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, Thuringia). Comparable product portfolio (electricity, gas, heat, EV charging) and adjacent customer base, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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