BürgerEnergiegenossenschaft Riss eG

Founded in 2010, BürgerEnergiegenossenschaft Riss eG is a cooperative headquartered in Maselheim, Germany with approximately 11-50 employees specializing in Solar, Hydro, Biomass.

BürgerEnergiegenossenschaft Riss eG is a citizen energy cooperative founded in 2010, dedicated to decentralised and environmentally friendly energy supply in the Maselheim and Warthausen region. The cooperative operates a diversified portfolio of renewable energy projects including seven rooftop solar photovoltaic installations (1,300 kWp), one ground-mounted agrivoltaic system (1,060 kWp), one hydroelectric plant (41 kW), a district heating network with combined heat and power, LED street lighting energy efficiency projects, and a participation stake in a photovoltaic park. The cooperative generates electricity which is primarily marketed directly to customers at competitive rates, with surplus fed into the public grid. It operates on cooperative principles with approximately 400 members and aims for sustainable growth while maintaining regional anchoring and community engagement. The organisation prioritises economic viability and climate protection through renewable energy development and energy efficiency measures.