Stadtwerke Herne

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Founded in 1974, Stadtwerke Herne is a public headquartered in Herne, Germany with approximately 500-1000 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.

Stadtwerke Herne AG is a municipal utility company serving the city of Herne and Wanne-Eickel with over 120 years of history. The company operates electricity, gas, and district heating networks, providing reliable energy supply and infrastructure services to residential and commercial customers. The Stadtwerke pursues an ambitious decarbonization strategy targeting climate neutrality by 2045. Key initiatives include expanding district heating networks powered by renewable sources (biogas from former coal mines, industrial waste heat), developing solar installations on company buildings and private rooftops, supplying electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the city, and implementing smart meter technology for enhanced energy management. The company collaborates with regional partners through Trianel, a cooperative of municipal utilities investing in wind parks and solar projects. Stadtwerke Herne is committed to workforce development, offering apprenticeships and dual study programs in technical and commercial fields, with particular focus on recruiting women into technical roles.

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