UEM

Founded in 1901, UEM is a state-owned enterprise headquartered in Metz, France with approximately 501-1000 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.

UEM is an independent local electricity distribution company and renewable energy producer based in Metz, France. Founded in 1901, it is France's first independent local distribution enterprise. The company operates as a mixed-economy public enterprise (Société d'Économie Mixte Locale). UEM produces electricity from multiple renewable sources including three wind parks in Moselle, photovoltaic installations, three hydroelectric centrals, and biomass units. It also manages an extensive urban heating network spanning 153 kilometers across Metz and surrounding areas. Through its subsidiaries, UEM provides electricity, gas and energy services to approximately 173,000 clients across Metz and 141 surrounding communes. The group comprises five entities: UEM (distribution and production), énergem (national energy retail), réséda (network management), énergreen (renewable energy development), and efluid (energy management software). UEM is committed to environmental protection and sustainability, demonstrated by its 2014 foundation supporting biodiversity preservation initiatives.