Germany forms second Energy Efficiency Network for network operators

A total of seven electricity, gas and heating network operators in Germany have joined forces to form the second energy efficiency network for network operators.

The new network, which was initiated by the Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industry (BDEW), includes the network operators E-Netz Südhessen, Harz Energie Netz, MVV Netze GmbH, Netze Duisburg, Schleswig-Holstein Netz, Stromnetz Berlin and Stromnetz Hamburg.

In addition to security of supply and cost-effectiveness, network operators are increasingly focusing on energy efficiency and climate protection.

According to BDEW, the network, by bringing the operators together, will attempt to overcome challenges associated with integrating renewable energies into the supply mix and increased requirements for documenting one's own energy consumption.

Kerstin Andreae, chairwoman of the BDEW board of directors, welcomed the re-establishment of the Network: “The exchange of experiences with the other network operators makes it easier to implement energy efficiency measures in companies.

“Potential energy saving opportunities can be identified together and corresponding investments can be implemented more efficiently and in a more targeted manner.”

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In total, almost 400 energy efficiency networks have already been registered with the nationwide Energy Efficiency Networks initiative.

Especially in an industry-specific network, similar challenges can be better addressed and technical solutions can be made accessible to everyone involved, stated the Federal Association in a press release.

The network is moderated on behalf of the participants by Green Navigation GmbH, which has already moderated numerous networks, including the first round of the network operator network. The new network is open to other potential participants.