Bund der Energieverbraucher
Bund der Energieverbraucher e.V.
Unkel, Germany
About
Founded in 1948, Bund der Energieverbraucher is a ngo headquartered in Unkel, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
Bund der Energieverbraucher e.V. is a politically independent, non-profit consumer union founded in 1948 with nearly 10,000 members. The organisation focuses on energy consumer rights and sustainable energy transitions. It operates as the only consumer interest organisation in Germany specialising exclusively on energy issues. The association provides legal assistance, financial litigation support, and independent information across multiple energy topics including renewable energies (solar, wind, hydro, biomass), energy efficiency, heating systems, and consumer protection. It publishes the quarterly journal Energiedepesche and maintains an extensive website with over 2,000 pages of energy information. The organisation had significant impact on solar energy adoption in Germany through the Phoenix project and actively campaigns against energy poverty and for fair energy pricing.
Headquarters
Unkel, Germany
Founded
1948
Employees
10-50
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Federation of German Consumer Organisations (Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband)
Certifications & Awards
Awards
Persönlichkeit der Verbraucherschutzes
Deutscher Solarpreis