energieinstitut vorarlberg

What energieinstitut vorarlberg does

Energieinstitut Vorarlberg is a non-profit energy advisory, education, and research institute headquartered in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria. Founded in 1985, the institute provides product-neutral energy consulting to private individuals, companies, municipalities, and schools across the Vorarlberg region, covering heating system replacement, building renovation, photovoltaics, sustainable mobility, and access to climate-relevant subsidies. Its core technology stack is a portfolio of web-based advisory tools — including the Förderkompass subsidy database covering 150+ programs, the E-Mobilitätsrechner EMIL for electric-vehicle cost and emissions analysis, and a broader Werkzeugkasten planning-tool suite — alongside printed guides, the max50 magazine, a newsletter, and YouTube/LinkedIn channels.

The institute administers several public-sector programs on behalf of regional and federal authorities: the e5-Landesprogramm for energy-efficient municipalities, Klima- und Energie-Modellregionen (KEM), Klimawandelanpassungs-Modellregionen (KLAR!), and since 2025 the Umweltzeichen eco-label coordination office for schools and kindergartens. It also participates in cross-border EU and Interreg research projects spanning the Alpine Space and Lake Constance regions (e.g., ATLAS, IMEAS, PEMO, AMIGO, EUB SuperHub).

The business model is publicly funded rather than commercial. Services are delivered largely free of charge at point of use, with operating costs covered by supporting-member contributions (Energie Autonomie Vorarlberg, illwerke vkw, Vorarlberg Netz, Raiffeisen) and grants from the State of Vorarlberg, the BMK federal ministry, the Klima- und Energiefonds, and the European Union. The institute maintains a small team (1-10 employees based on disclosed headcount) and operates a sales-led go-to-market motion structured around municipal program engagements, research-project capture, and broad-reach consumer advisory.

Name

energieinstitut vorarlberg

Legal name

Energieinstitut Vorarlberg

Website

https://energieinstitut.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Energieinstitut Vorarlberg is a non-profit energy advisory, education, and research institute in Dornbirn, Austria, providing product-neutral consulting on renewables, efficiency, and climate protection to private individuals, companies, municipalities, and schools in Vorarlberg.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Consulting and Advisory Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Policy & Regulatory Strategy (National/State/Local) (EUAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Voluntary Procurement Policy (PPAs, Green Tariffs, 24/7 CFE) (EUAMANAH), Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Energy consulting services
• Renewable energy advisory
• Energy efficiency consulting
• Climate protection programs
• Building renovation advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Dornbirn

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and public funding: The institute operates as a publicly funded organization with supporting members including Energie Autonomie Vorarlberg, illwerke vkw, Vorarlberg Netz, and Raiffeisen. Services are provided largely free to end users, funded through membership contributions and public subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Energieinstitut Vorarlberg is a non-profit energy advisory, education, and research organization providing product-neutral consulting on energy efficiency, renewable energy, heating replacement, photovoltaics, building renovation, mobility, and climate adaptation. It serves private individuals, businesses, municipalities, and schools across Vorarlberg, primarily through free or subsidized advisory services, online tools (Förderkompass, EMIL, Werkzeugkasten), municipal programs (e5-Landesprogramm, KEM, KLAR!), Umweltzeichen certification, and EU-funded applied research.

Product overview

Energieinstitut Vorarlberg operates as an energy advisory and research organization offering a portfolio of advisory services, certification programs, and educational tools. The core offering is product-neutral energy advisory services for private individuals, businesses, and municipalities. For municipalities, the institute administers the e5-Landesprogramm, KEM (Climate and Energy Model Regions), and KLAR! (Climate Adaptation Model Regions) programs. For educational institutions, it coordinates the Austrian Umweltzeichen eco-label certification for schools and kindergartens. The institute also provides online tools including the E-Mobilitätsrechner EMIL, a funding database (Förderkompass), and various planning calculators in the Werkzeugkasten. Educational offerings include loan programs for teaching materials, workshops like 'energiewerkstatt.schule', and expert guides on topics like green roofs and facade greening. Supporting services include a brochure shop, the max50 magazine, and a newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energieberatung (Energy Advisory) Product-neutral, individual energy advisory services for private individuals covering heating system replacement (oil/gas to heat pumps or district heating), photovoltaics and battery storage, building renovation, insulation, and mobility topics. Delivered free of charge via in-person, online, and phone hotline consultations.
• Förderkompass (Subsidy Database) Online funding guide database providing information on over 150 climate-relevant subsidies from Vorarlberg municipalities. Free self-service tool for private individuals, companies, and municipalities seeking applicable funding for energy and climate projects.
• E-Mobilitätsrechner EMIL Online calculator for evaluating costs and environmental effects of electric vehicles compared with conventional vehicles. Free self-service tool for private individuals and fleet decision-makers considering e-mobility.
• Werkzeugkasten (Online Tools) Collection of online tools including energy calculators, planning aids, and interactive instruments for energy-related planning. Free self-service suite for private individuals and professionals.
• e5-Landesprogramm State program for energy-efficient municipalities in Vorarlberg, supporting communities in climate protection and sustainable development through a structured rating system up to five e's, with consulting, training, certification, and ongoing support.
• KEM - Klima- und Energie-Modellregionen Climate and Energy Model Regions program supporting municipalities in transitioning to sustainable energy supply and independence from fossil fuels. Provides structured engagement and management services for Vorarlberg and Austrian municipalities, with 75% funding from the Austrian Klima- und Energiefonds.
• KLAR! - Klimawandelanpassungs-Modellregionen Climate Adaptation Model Regions program helping municipalities prepare for climate change impacts including heat, drought, and heavy rainfall. Provides management services such as for the 'plan b im Klimawandel' region covering 6 municipalities with approximately 91,000 inhabitants.
• Umweltzeichen Schule/Kindergarten Coordination Coordination service for the Austrian Eco-Label (Umweltzeichen) certification for schools and kindergartens in Vorarlberg, supporting environmental education and sustainability. The institute has served as the Vorarlberg coordination office since 2025.
• Leihobjekte und Experimentiermaterialien (Educational Materials Loan Program) Loan program providing hands-on educational materials for schools and kindergartens, including Ökotrainer-Fahrrad, solar cookers, MINT-Boxen experiment boxes, and mobility boxes.
• Partnerbetriebe Traumhaus Althaus Network Curated network of partner businesses specialized in sustainable construction and renovation in Vorarlberg. Provides building expertise and certification for residential projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of consultation seekers see their expectations fully met
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Umweltzeichen (Austrian Federal Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Austrian government environmental certification program. Institute serves as coordination office for Umweltzeichen schools in Vorarlberg since 2025, supporting schools through the certification process.
• Energie Autonomie VorarlbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting member of the institute, contributing to the energy autonomy goals of Vorarlberg.
• illwerke vkwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting member and regional energy provider, contributing to sustainable energy solutions in Vorarlberg.
• Vorarlberg NetzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting member and grid operator in Vorarlberg.
• RaiffeisencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting member contributing to the institute's funding base.
• Klima- und EnergiefondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Climate and Energy Fund that funds KEM and KLAR! model regions. Provides 75% funding for 3-year periods to municipalities in the programs.
• Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz (BMK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Ministry providing overarching funding and policy framework for KEM and KLAR! programs through the Klima- und Energiefonds.
• Land VorarlbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState of Vorarlberg supports KEM and KLAR! applications and provides additional funding through the Impuls3 program.
• Interreg Alpenrhein-Bodensee-HochrheinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cross-border cooperation program. Institute participates in multiple projects including 'wohngesund' (healthy living standards), 'Low Tech', and 'GreenSan' for sustainable building renovation.
• European Union (various programs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU funding for research projects including Alpine Space programs (ATLAS, IMEAS), building certification (EUB SuperHub), and sustainable mobility (PEMO, AMIGO).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Energy Cities: European network of cities advancing the energy transition at the municipal level. Comparable mission to support municipalities on climate and energy planning, but operating as a pan-European membership network rather than a regional agency.
• Umweltbundesamt: Austrian federal environment agency conducting environmental monitoring, policy analysis, and consulting. Comparable as a publicly funded environmental/sustainability advisory institution with a national rather than regional footprint.
• Österreichische Energieagentur: Austrian national energy agency providing energy consulting, policy advice, and program management for federal and state-level stakeholders. Comparable as a publicly funded energy advisory body, but at a national scale with broader mandate than the Vorarlberg-focused institute.
• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena): Germany's national energy agency providing energy consulting, municipal program management, and renewable energy policy support. Larger peer with a comparable mandate of advising municipalities and citizens on energy transition.

Direct peers

• Energieagentur Oberösterreich: Regional energy agency for Upper Austria offering consulting, e5 program management, and municipal climate support. Closest structural peer to Energieinstitut Vorarlberg with overlapping service portfolio in a different Austrian state.
• Klimabündnis Österreich: Austrian climate alliance network supporting municipalities, schools, and businesses on climate protection. Operates complementary municipal climate programs (e.g., Klimabündnis-Gemeinden) similar to the institute's e5/KEM portfolio.
• Energieagentur Steiermark: Regional energy agency for Styria providing energy consulting, e5 program coordination, and renewable energy support to municipalities. Direct structural peer running similar municipal and citizen advisory programs in another Austrian state.

Emerging players

• ConPlusUltra: Austrian consultancy providing energy efficiency and renewable energy advisory services to municipalities and companies. Comparable boutique consultancy in the same Austrian energy advisory market with overlapping customer segments.
• Ecofys / Guidehouse: International energy and sustainability consultancy (now part of Guidehouse) providing renewable energy and climate policy consulting to governments and corporates. Represents a commercial-scale peer serving similar policy advisory needs.

Regional players

• Ökoinstitut Südtirol / Eco Institute South Tyrol: South Tyrolean environmental and energy institute providing consulting, education, and certification services for households, businesses, and municipalities. Comparable as a regional Alpine energy advisory institution, though based in northern Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCouqVY1KUmCanEp1pIMhWBA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energieinstitut-vorarlberg

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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