Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel Gmbh

What Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel Gmbh does

Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel GmbH is a municipal multi-utility (Querverbund) wholly owned by the City of Bad Vilbel, Germany, tracing its operational history to 1899 and constituted as a GmbH in 1994. The company is the designated basic supplier (Grundversorger) for its service area under §36(2) EnWG and supplies electricity, natural gas, drinking water, and district heating to residential and commercial customers in Bad Vilbel. In 2023, it sold 57.2 million kWh of electricity, 187.7 million kWh of gas, 10.9 million kWh of heat, and 2.2 million m³ of water, served by an 85-employee organization.

The company's core technology consists of owned distribution networks for electricity, gas, water, and district heating, plus a diversified renewable generation portfolio: three onshore wind parks (Kirrweiler, Geisberg, Greiner Eck) with 34.2 MW combined capacity (15.6 MW attributable), a 69.75 MWp open-space photovoltaic plant in Wertachtal (Bavaria) generating over 70 million kWh annually, a 5% stake in the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind park (Baltic Sea, 27 turbines, operational 2023), and Blockheizkraftwerke (CHP units) supplying district heating to over 800 households. Generation output materially exceeds local electricity sales volume, positioning the company as a net renewable exporter.

The business model is a hybrid of regulated network operations, competitive energy supply, and complementary municipal services. Revenue is generated through consumption-based utility tariffs (VilStrom, VilStrom Umwelt, VilStrom Wärmepumpe, VilGas Flex), regulated network usage fees for electricity/gas/water, district heating supply (~63,700 m² residential, 4,700 m² commercial), meter operations as grundzuständiger Messstellenbetreiber, mobility services (Vilbus city bus, Vilcar carsharing, parking garages), waste management in partnership with the city, and rental income from 100+ affordable housing units. Joint subsidiaries with Stadtwerke Viernheim — vivi-power GmbH (nationwide electricity/gas marketing) and VBV Wind GmbH (wind development) — extend commercial reach beyond the local service area.

Name

Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel Gmbh

Legal name

Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel GmbH

Website

https://sw-bv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Municipal multi-utility wholly owned by the City of Bad Vilbel, Germany, supplying electricity, gas, water, and district heating to local residential and commercial customers. Also operates renewable energy generation, mobility, real estate, and waste management services within the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Utility Municipal Services

NAICS

Utilities (221), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

District Regulator Stations & Pressure Control (EUAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Station & Facility Maintenance (Gate Stations, Town Border Stations, Utility Buildings) (EUAJAMAG)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electricity supply
• Natural gas distribution
• Drinking water supply
• District heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Vilbel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Supply (Strom, Gas, Wasser): Core utility supply business providing electricity, natural gas, and drinking water to residential, commercial, and municipal customers in Bad Vilbel. Revenue generated from regulated energy sales based on consumption volumes.
2. District Heating (Fernwärme): Local heating network serving Stadtgärten district with approximately 63,700 m² residential and 4,700 m² commercial floor space. Revenue from heat supply via BHKW and peak load boilers.
3. Real Estate and Housing: Over 100 rental apartments managed through the municipal utility, including 73 newly built units in Konrad-Adenauer-Allee. Properties targeted at affordable housing for low and middle-income residents.
4. Mobility Services (Vilbus, Vilcar, Parking): City bus service (Vilbus), car sharing (Vilcar), and parking garage operations providing urban mobility solutions.
5. Waste Management Services: Waste collection services including regular waste, bulky waste (Sperrmüll), and recycling coordination in partnership with the city of Bad Vilbel.
6. Network Operation (Grid Fees): Operation of electricity, gas, and water distribution networks within Bad Vilbel service area. Revenue from regulated network usage fees.
7. Meter Operations (Messstellenbetrieb): As the basic meter operator (grundzuständiger Messstellenbetreiber), providing meter reading and management services for electricity and gas meters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel is a municipal multi-utility that supplies electricity, natural gas, drinking water and district heating to residential and commercial customers in Bad Vilbel and the surrounding region, while operating the local electricity and gas distribution networks. Beyond core utilities, it runs the Vilbus city bus service, the Vilcar carsharing offer, parking garage operations, waste disposal coordination, and a portfolio of more than 100 rental apartments, all delivered through a 24/7 customer portal and the VilApp mobile application.

Product overview

Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel operates as a multi-utility provider offering an integrated portfolio of energy, water, mobility, and municipal services. The core product portfolio centers on electricity supply (VilStrom, VilStrom Umwelt, VilStrom Wärmepumpe), natural gas (VilGas Flex), drinking water, and district heating via Blockheizkraftwerke. Complementary services include e-mobility solutions (Vilcar carsharing, Vilbus city bus, wallbox charging), waste disposal, and real estate management. Digital access is provided through the VilApp mobile application, Kundenportal customer portal, and Netzportal for grid connection requests. The company also operates electricity, gas, and district heating distribution networks, and supports renewable energy integration including solar feed-in and controllable consumer devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VilStrom: Electricity tariff product for residential customers
• VilStrom Umwelt
• VilStrom Wärmepumpe
• VilGas Flex
• Vilbus
• Vilcar
• VilApp
• Vilcar

Products and services

• VilStrom Standard electricity supply tariff for private and business customers in Bad Vilbel as part of the municipal utility's regulated default-supply offering.
• VilStrom Umwelt Green electricity tariff sourced from renewable energy including local wind and solar generation, offered to environmentally conscious residential and commercial customers.
• VilStrom Wärmepumpe Electricity tariff designed specifically for customers operating heat pump systems, with rate structure optimised for heat pump consumption profiles.
• VilGas Flex Flexible natural gas tariff offering adjustable pricing terms for residential gas customers in Bad Vilbel.
• Wasser (Trinkwasser) Drinking water supply service delivering potable water to households and businesses throughout the Bad Vilbel service area.
• Vilbus City bus service operating across Bad Vilbel's districts and outskirts with connections to the city centre and regional train stations, delivering local public transit for residents.
• Vilcar (Carsharing) Carsharing service offering electric and conventional vehicles for rent, operated in cooperation with the local Ford dealership and offered as a benefit to energy customers and their household members.
• Parken Parking garage operations in Bad Vilbel, including management of municipal parking infrastructure for residents and visitors.
• Abfallentsorgung Waste disposal service for Bad Vilbel, covering regular household waste collection and bulky waste (Sperrmüll) pickup in partnership with the city's waste management division.
• Stromnetz Operation and maintenance of the electricity distribution network within the Bad Vilbel service area, providing regulated network access to households, commercial customers and connected generators.
• Gasnetz Natural gas distribution network serving approximately 90% of Bad Vilbel households with regulated gas supply and grid connection services.
• Fernwärme (district heating) District heating supply to the Stadtgärten district using BHKW and peak load boilers, providing heat to roughly 63,700 m² of residential and 4,700 m² of commercial floor space.
• Immobilien (Wohnungsbau / Mietwohnungen) Rental apartment portfolio of more than 100 units, including 73 newly built units at Konrad-Adenauer-Allee, targeted at affordable housing for low and middle-income residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61,000 tonnes CO2 saved annually through wind park generation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ifi Ingenieurbüro für Industrieanlagen GmbHminorOthers · 1 January 2024Contracted external company responsible for conducting scheduled electricity meter replacements from 20.07.2026 to 31.03.2027 to ensure meter calibration compliance.
• Bürgerstiftung Bad VilbelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joint acquisition of conversion area in Wertachtal, Bavaria, for development of large-scale photovoltaic park (69.75 MWp capacity). Bürgerstiftung represents local citizen interests in the renewable energy project.
• Stadtwerke Viernheim (via vivi-power GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Joint subsidiary company handling nationwide marketing of electricity and gas, combining the expertise and market reach of both municipal utilities.
• Stadtwerke Viernheim (via VBV Wind GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Joint subsidiary responsible for energy and water supply and development of wind parks, coordinating the joint wind energy projects.
• Stadtwerke ViernheimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Long-standing cooperation between the two municipal utilities. Joint ventures include: vivi-power GmbH for nationwide electricity and gas marketing; VBV Wind GmbH for wind park development; and cooperative wind park projects (Kirrweiler, Geisberg, Greiner Eck). The cooperation committee was established in 2010 to strengthen and expand collaboration between both utilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EWE AG: Oldenburg-based multi-utility with energy distribution, telecommunications, and increasingly renewable generation. Comparable municipal-rooted utility structure with strong regional grid positions.
• N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft: Nürnberg-based regional energy service provider offering electricity, gas, water, district heating, and mobility. Comparable multi-utility municipal model with significant renewable generation including wind and solar parks.
• Stadtwerke Düsseldorf AG: Municipal multi-utility serving Düsseldorf with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and mobility. Comparable product portfolio including Vilbus-equivalent city bus operations and digital customer portals.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig GmbH: Large eastern German municipal multi-utility supplying electricity, gas, water, district heating, and mobility services to Leipzig and the region. Comparable Querverbund structure and renewable generation footprint.
• Mainova AG: Frankfurt-based regional multi-utility supplying electricity, gas, water, and heat across the Rhine-Main region. Directly overlaps with Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel's service area geography and energy mix, but operates at materially larger scale.
• Stadtwerke München GmbH: One of Germany's largest municipal multi-utilities, providing electricity, district heating, water, and mobility services. Same municipal-utility business model and product portfolio as Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel, but at substantially larger scale with ambitious renewable targets (e.g., SWM's geothermal and wind projects).

Others

• Bürgerstiftung Bad Vilbel: Local civic foundation that co-acquired the Wertachtal PV conversion area with Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel in 2017. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but illustrates the civic-partnership model the utility uses for renewable development.

Direct peers

• GVS Erdgas Plus GmbH: Specialized gas distribution and trading entity with municipal-utility shareholders. Relevant peer given Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel's 187.7 million kWh gas volume and 90% household gas-network coverage.
• Stadtwerke Krefeld AG (SWK): Mid-sized German municipal multi-utility with electricity, gas, water, and mobility services. Closely comparable scale and product breadth to Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel, including city bus, carsharing, and waste services.
• Stadtwerke Viernheim GmbH: Explicit cooperation partner of Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel since 2010, jointly operating vivi-power GmbH (energy trading) and VBV Wind GmbH (wind development). Both are mid-sized Hessian municipal utilities with similar multi-utility structures and renewable strategies, making them the closest comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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