Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda

What Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda does

Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbH (VBH) is a municipally-owned multi-utility (Stadtwerke) headquartered at Straße A Nr. 7, 02977 Hoyerswerda, Saxony, Germany, operating under the SWH Group (Städtische Wirtschaftsbetriebe Hoyerswerda, soon to be rebranded Stadtwerke Hoyerswerda). The company delivers electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water, and wastewater services to residential and business customers in the urban area of Hoyerswerda and the surrounding districts of Lohsa and Laubusch. VBH operates as both the regulated distribution network operator and supplier across all five utility segments, with a service area anchored by an 18 km district heating pipeline from the Schwarze Pumpe power plant and the Zeißig waterworks for drinking water production.

The technical stack spans conventional municipal utility infrastructure (electricity, gas, heating, water and wastewater networks) plus digital customer-facing systems including the e-Pilot online form platform, Terminland online appointment booking, and a self-service customer portal for meter reading submissions. Proprietary operational capabilities include the Energieleitzentrale centralized energy management system for coordinating multi-utility distribution networks, trenchless Schlauchlining pipe rehabilitation, and the VBH Solar turnkey photovoltaic installation service (Rundum-Sorglos-Paket). On 25 June 2026, the company secured 20-year concessions for drinking water, wastewater, and district heating running through 2046, providing extended operating visibility.

VBH generates revenue predominantly through regulated subscription tariffs (base price plus volume-based consumption charge) for each utility service, with no publicly disclosed pricing page and billing on a monthly cadence. Commercial revenue streams include the VBH Solar PV installation business and supplementary offerings such as the Service+Card loyalty program. Distribution is direct and locally embedded: a physical Energiewelt service center, the privatkundenportal.net customer portal, a toll-free hotline, and direct network connection. The company operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries—Lausitzwerk GmbH (energy services, founded June 2021) and Koark Automation GmbH (automation services)—which together with VBH contributed €5.9 million of profit in FY2025 as part of the SWH Stadtkonzern cross-subsidy (Querverbund) model.

Name

Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda

Legal name

Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbH

Website

https://vbh-hoy.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VBH is a municipally-owned multi-utility in Saxony, Germany, supplying electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water, and wastewater to residential and commercial customers across Hoyerswerda, Lohsa, and Laubusch under 20-year concessions running through 2046.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal multi-utility services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Grid Asset Management (MV/LV) (EUAEAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volt/VAR Optimization (VVO), CVR & Voltage Management with DER (EUADALAH), Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending) (EUANAGAC), Renewable Grid Interconnection & Collector Systems (Solar/Wind) (IMAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity distribution
• Drinking water supply
• District heating networks
• Wastewater management

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoyerswerda

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Stromversorgung (Electricity Supply): Supply of electricity to private and commercial customers in the Hoyerswerda area. As a municipal utility, VBH operates both the electricity distribution network and serves as electricity supplier under regulated and competitive tariffs.
2. Erdgasversorgung (Natural Gas Supply): Supply of natural gas to residential and business customers. Revenue is generated through regulated network tariffs and competitive supply contracts. As of Q1 2026, gas prices were reduced for customers.
3. Fernwärme (District Heating): District heating supply from the Schwarze Pumpe power plant via 18 km pipeline to the city. With coal exit, VBH is investing in green heat alternatives including solar thermal and heat storage. Revenue from heating supply contracts.
4. Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water Supply): Drinking water production and distribution from the Zeißig waterworks. Operates under 20-year concession (2027–2046). Revenue from volume-based water tariffs charged to residential and commercial customers.
5. Abwasserentsorgung (Wastewater Collection and Treatment): Collection and treatment of wastewater under a 20-year concession (2027–2046). Revenue from wastewater tariffs based on consumption and property connection.
6. VBH Solar – Photovoltaik Dienstleistungen (PV Installation Services): Turnkey solar PV installation for residential homeowners (Rundum-Sorglos-Paket) and commercial enterprises, including S. Richter GmbH. Revenue from installation fees and ongoing service contracts.
7. Netzbetrieb (Network Operations): Operation of electricity, gas, district heating, water, and wastewater networks as the local network operator. Revenue from regulated network tariffs approved by regulatory authority.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbH (VBH) is a municipal multi-utility company that supplies electricity, natural gas, district heating, drinking water, and provides wastewater collection and treatment services to households, businesses, and public institutions in Hoyerswerda and surrounding communities in Saxony, Germany. The company operates the local distribution networks under long-term municipal concessions and also offers turnkey solar photovoltaic installation services (VBH Solar) for residential and commercial customers, along with customer services through its Energiewelt service center and online portal.

Product overview

Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbH (VBH) operates as a municipal multi-utility provider offering an integrated portfolio of energy and water services. The core offering encompasses electricity supply (Stromtarife), natural gas (Erdgas), district heating (Fernwärme), drinking water (Trinkwasser), and wastewater management (Abwasser). VBH extends its portfolio with solar photovoltaic services (VBH Solar) for both residential and commercial customers, a loyalty program (Service+Card), and electromobility solutions (transferred to SachsenEnergie in 2026). The company manages network infrastructure across all utility sectors and provides customer services through the Servicecenter Energiewelt. VBH operates as part of the SWH Group (Stadtwerke Hoyerswerda), which also includes Lausitzbad, Lausitzhalle, Verkehrsgesellschaft Hoyerswerda (VGH), and Breitband Hoyerswerda (BBH/VBH Services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VBH Solar: Energy service offering photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers
• Energiewelt
• Service+Card

Products and services

• Stromversorgung (Electricity Supply) Supply of electricity to private and commercial customers in the Hoyerswerda area through the local distribution network. VBH operates both network infrastructure and electricity supply under regulated and competitive tariffs.
• Erdgasversorgung (Natural Gas Supply) Supply of natural gas to residential and business customers through the local distribution network under regulated network tariffs and competitive supply contracts.
• Fernwärme (District Heating) District heating supply delivered via an 18 km transmission pipeline from the Schwarze Pumpe power plant to Hoyerswerda, with heat supply contracts until coal exit in 2028 and new climate-neutral heat solutions in development.
• Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water Supply) Drinking water production and distribution from the Zeißig waterworks to residential and commercial customers in Hoyerswerda and surrounding communities. Operates under 20-year concession contracts for 2027–2046 with volume-based water tariffs.
• Abwasserentsorgung (Wastewater Services) Collection and treatment of wastewater for residential and commercial customers within the Hoyerswerda concession area. Operates under 20-year concession contracts (2027–2046) with tariffs based on consumption and property connection.
• VBH Solar für Eigenheimbesitzer (Residential Solar PV) Turnkey photovoltaic installation package for homeowners including solar PV systems and private charging stations, with complete service from planning to installation and grid connection.
• VBH Solar Gewerbe (Commercial Solar PV) Turnkey solar PV installation service (Energiedienstleistung) for commercial enterprises, including planning, Viessmann module installation, inverter configuration, and grid connection. Sold directly to commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• VBH with Lausitzwerk and Koark achieved €5.9 million profit in 2025, contributing to SWH Group's overall result of ~€1 million
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SWH Städtische Wirtschaftsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbH (future: Stadtwerke Hoyerswerda)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Parent holding company of the Stadtkonzern. Will be renamed 'Stadtwerke Hoyerswerda' (municipal utility company). Comprises VBH, Lausitzbad, Lausitzhalle, VGH (transport), and BBH/BBH Services (broadband). Responsible for strategic direction, with VBH handling regulated utility operations.
• Städtische Werke SprembergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint initiative with VBH and Stadtwerke Weißwasser to transform district heating across the Lausitz region away from coal. Three cities are collaborating on the 'Wärmewende Lausitz' (Lausitz Heat Transition) project, including a joint podcast series, shared planning contract with Fichtner GmbH, and coordinated investment in green heat infrastructure.
• Stadtwerke Weißwasser GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Part of the three-city Lausitz heat transition alliance with VBH and Städtische Werke Spremberg. Joint planning for climate-neutral heating, shared podcast series 'Wärmewende Lausitz', and coordinated infrastructure investments funded through BEW (Bundesförderung für effiziente Wärmenetze).
• Fichtner GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Awarded planning contract for 'Grüne Wärme' (Green Heat) development in the three Lausitz cities. The engineering firm, together with Fraunhofer, conducted site inspections in all three cities to gather data and assess potential for renewable heat sources, heat storage, and network adaptation. Planning to reach approval-ready stage (Genehmigungsreife) by end of 2026.
• Fraunhofer-GesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Collaborating with VBH, Städtische Werke Spremberg, and Stadtwerke Weißwasser on the Lausitz heat transition. Fraunhofer researchers participated in a multi-day site inspection of the three cities to assess potential renewable energy solutions as part of the transformation study.
• SachsenEnergie AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Transfer of VBH's public EV charging station business to SachsenEnergie effective 1 March 2026. Required by German energy law (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz). VBH's existing charging stations and customer cards continue to work; cardholders can optionally migrate to SachsenEnergie. SachsenEnergie integrates VBH locations into its network of 700+ charging points.
• Breitband Hoyerswerda GmbH (BBH) – future VBH ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BBH will take over VBH's electricity and gas trading operations as part of the SWH Group restructuring. BBH will be renamed VBH Services. BBH serves as internet, telephone, and TV provider under the Kabelmax brand. Both are 100% owned by the SWH Group (city of Hoyerswerda).
• Lausitzwerk GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021100% owned subsidiary of VBH, founded June 2021. Together with Koark GmbH, contributed €5.9 million to the group's 2025 profit. Provides energy-related services and supports VBH's core utility operations.
• Koark Automation GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration100% owned subsidiary of VBH. Contributed to the group's €5.9 million profit in 2025. Provides automation technology services supporting VBH's utility network operations.
• Lausitzbad Hoyerswerda GmbHminorOthersMunicipal swimming pool company in the SWH Group. Reduced its subsidy requirement to approximately €650,000 in 2025 after successful expansion and reopening. VBH and Lausitzhalle jointly sponsor schools and cultural institutions.
• Lausitzhalle GmbHminorOthersMunicipal cultural hall/venue in the SWH Group. Co-sponsors educational institutions with VBH (e.g., Lessinggymnasium sponsorship). Part of the cross-subsidized Querverbund model.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Hoyerswerda (VGH)minorOthersMunicipal transport company (public transport) within the SWH Group. Part of the Querverbund cross-subsidy structure, financed through profits from VBH's utility operations. Provided shuttle service for the KRABAT Firmenlauf corporate running event.
• Aarsleff Rohrsanierung GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized trenchless pipe rehabilitation company commissioned by VBH for the closed sleeve lining (Schlauchlining) rehabilitation of rainwater channels in the Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße (second phase, ~250 meters).
• RSC Rohrbau und Sanierungs GmbH CottbusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommissioned by VBH for drinking water pipe renewal and wastewater facility rehabilitation in Bröthen/Michalken (Am Anger area, June–August 2026), including both open-cut and closed construction methods.
• Melde & Berthold GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFramework contract partner for wastewater operations in Hoyerswerda. Provided emergency response with two sludge suction vehicles (10 m³ each) during a pump station failure caused by improper disposal of wet wipes. Contributed to rapid restoration of service within approximately 7 hours.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG (LEAG): Lignite mining and power generation operator in the Lausitz region, owner of the Schwarze Pumpe power plant that feeds VBH's district heating pipeline. Not a direct competitor but a critical counterparty for VBH during the coal phase-out and heat transition.
• Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG: German engineering consultancy engaged by VBH and the Lausitz heat transition alliance for green-heat planning. Functions as an ecosystem partner rather than a peer utility, but tightly linked to VBH's strategic energy-transition roadmap.

Regional players

• EWE AG: Northern German municipal utility group offering electricity, gas, telecommunications, and water. Comparable integrated multi-utility model; differs by serving a different geography (Lower Saxony/East Frisia) rather than Saxony.

Broad incumbents

• DREWAG Stadtwerke Dresden: Saxon municipal utility providing electricity, gas, district heating, and water to Dresden. Directly comparable regional peer offering the same five-utility integrated municipal model under similar German regulatory frameworks.
• envia Mitteldeutsche Energie: Major regional energy supplier across Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, and Thuringia. Comparable as a regulated electricity and gas distributor operating in the same regional markets as VBH, though at much greater scale and as a privately structured (rather than purely municipal) utility.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig: Major German municipal multi-utility (Stadtwerke) in Saxony offering electricity, gas, district heating, water, and broadband. Comparable to VBH as a regulated municipal multi-utility in Saxony with similar service portfolio and Querverbund structure, but at substantially greater scale.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): One of Germany's largest municipal utilities, providing electricity, district heating, water, and telecom to Munich. Comparable as a German Stadtwerke with the same integrated multi-utility model and climate-neutral district heating ambitions; far larger scale.
• SachsenEnergie AG: Large Saxon energy company formed from DREWAG and ENSO, offering electricity, gas, heat, water, and EV charging infrastructure. Direct comparable for VBH's service portfolio; SachsenEnergie also acquired VBH's EV charging business in March 2026.

Direct peers

• Städtische Werke Spremberg: Municipal utility in neighboring Spremberg in the Lausitz region. Co-partner with VBH in the Wärmewende Lausitz heat transition program; directly comparable as a small Lausitz Stadtwerke facing the same coal-phase-out and structural change pressures.
• Stadtwerke Weißwasser: Municipal utility in Weißwasser in the Lausitz region. Third partner in the Wärmewende Lausitz alliance with VBH; highly comparable small Lausitz Stadtwerke tackling the same coal-exit and customer-base challenges.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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