Energiegenossenschaft Erfurtshausen eG
Amöneburg, Germany
About
Founded in 2012, Energiegenossenschaft Erfurtshausen eG is a co-op headquartered in Amöneburg, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Biogas, Solar, Hydrogen.
Energiegenossenschaft Erfurtshausen eG is a cooperative utility founded in 2012 that operates a district heating network supplying approximately 85% of the local population with heat from renewable sources. The primary energy source is biogas from a local biogas facility (Biogasanlage Mardorf I), supplemented by heat storage and optimization systems. The cooperative has installed over 60 kW of photovoltaic capacity across multiple buildings and is expanding solar generation through citizen participation models. The network includes 148+ household and commercial connections as of late 2022, replacing approximately 400,000 liters of heating oil equivalent annually. The cooperative also manages a fiber-optic broadband network serving the community. Services include energy consulting for efficiency measures and district heating system design.
Headquarters
Amöneburg, Germany
Founded
2012
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
PDG Genossenschaftlicher Prüfungsverband e.V.
Projects
District Heating Network Erfurtshausen
Photovoltaic Installations
Fiber-Optic Broadband Network
Sustainability
1.2k
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided