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List of contents BaWƒaolar വ German aolar Asso¥iation ...... 34 Bundesges¥häftsstelle Energiegenossens¥haften വNational Nf½¥e for Energy Cooperatives ...... 34 Foreword ...... 5 BVEa വ German Energy atorage Asso¥iation ...... 35 BWE വ German Wind Energy Asso¥iation ...... 35 1 In Brief: The Energiewende in Germany ...... 6 bwp വ Federal Asso¥iation for Heat Pumps ...... 36 DBV വ German Farmersħ Asso¥iation ...... 36 2 Contact Partners in Politics, Industry and Society ...... 10 DCaP വGerman Asso¥iation for Con¥entrated aolar Power ...... 37 DENEFF വ German Industry Initiative for Energy Ef½¥ien¥y ...... 37 The State ...... 10 DGa വ Deuts¥he Gesells¥haft für aonnenenergie ...... 38 Federal Ministries ...... 10 DIHK വ The Asso¥iation of German Chambers of Commer¥e and Industry ...... 38 Auswärtiges വFederal Foreign Nf½¥e ...... 11 FA Wind ƈNnshore Wind Energy Agen¥yƉ ...... 39 BMWi വ Federal Ministrĝ for E¥onomi¥ Affairsand Energĝ ...... 11 Fa¥hverband Biogas വ German Biogas Asso¥iation ...... 39 BMWi Export Initiatives ...... 12 FVEE വ ]enewable Energy ]esear¥h Asso¥iation ...... 40 BMEL വ Federal Ministrĝ of Food and Agri¥ulture ...... 12 GtV വ German Geothermal Asso¥iation ...... 40 BMVI വ Federal Ministrĝ of iransport and igital Infrastru¥ture ...... 13 atiftung Nffshore Windenergie വ German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation ...... 41 BMUB വ Federal Ministrĝ for the EnvironmentĻ Hature onservationĻ Building and Hu¥lear aafetĝ ...... 13 VBI വ Asso¥iation of Consulting Engineers ...... 41 BMBF വ Federal Ministrĝ of Edu¥ation and]esear¥h ...... 14 VDB വ Asso¥iation of the German BiofuelsIndustry ...... 42 BMZ വ Federal Ministrĝ for E¥onomi¥ ooperation and evelopment ...... 14 VDMA വGerman Engineering Asso¥iation ...... 42 VGB Power Te¥h ...... 43 Federal Authorities Ĺ ]egulators ...... 15 VIK വ German Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers ...... 43 BAFA വ Federal Nf½¥e for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Export ontrol ...... 16 VKU വ German Asso¥iation of Lo¥al Utilities ...... 44 BfN വ Federal Agen¥ĝ for Nature onservation ...... 16 ZVEI വ German Ele¥tri¥al and Ele¥troni¥Manufa¥turersħAsso¥iation, Energy ae¥tor ...... 44 B*] വ Federal Institute for *eos¥ien¥es andNatural ]esour¥es ...... 17 ZVaHK വ German aanitation, Heating andAir Conditioning Asso¥iation ...... 45 Bundeskartellamt വ Federal artel Nf½¥e ...... 17 Energy Agen¥ies ...... 46 BNetzA വ Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen ...... 18 AEE വ German ]enewable Energies Agen¥y ...... 47 Clearingstelle EEG ...... 18 dena വ German Energy Agen¥y ...... 47 FN] വ ape¥ialist Agen¥ĝ ]enewable ]esour¥es ...... 19 eaD വ German Federal Asso¥iation of Energy and Climate Prote¥tion Agen¥ies ...... 48 Germany Trade & Invest...... 19 UBA വ Federal Environment Agen¥y ...... 20 Finan¥ing and the Ele¥tri¥ity Market ...... 49 EEX വ European Energy Ex¥hange ...... 50 Muni¥ipalities ...... 21 KfW Group ...... 50 euts¥her atädtetag വ Asso¥iation of German Cities ...... 22 DLT വ German County Asso¥iation ...... 22 Society ...... 51 DatGB വ German Asso¥iation of Towns and Muni¥ipalities ...... 23 ]esear¥h, Consultan¥y and Training ...... 51 Industry ...... 24 A¥ademy pro×e¥t ŚEnergy aystems of the Futureś ...... 52 adelphi ...... 52 Transmission aystem Nperators ...... 24 CLEW വClean Energy Wire ...... 53 50Hertz Transmission GmbH ...... 25 ¥o2online ...... 53 Amprion GmbH ...... 25 DBFZ വ German Biomass ]esear¥h Centre ...... 54 TenneT TaN GmbH ...... 26 Deuts¥he WindGuard ...... 54 TransnetBW GmbH ...... 26 DEWI (UL International GmbH) ...... 55 Asso¥iations Ĺ Lobby Groups...... 27 DIE വ German Development Institute Ĺ Deuts¥hes Institut für Entwi¥klungspolitik ...... 55 AGFW Ɣ Energy Ef½¥ien¥y Asso¥iation for Heating, Cooling and CHP ...... 28 DIW വ German Institute for E¥onomi¥ ]esear¥h ...... 56 B.KWK വ German Combined Heat and Power ƈCHPƉ Asso¥iation ...... 28 DL] വ German Aerospa¥e Center ...... 56 BAK വ Federal Chamber of German Ar¥hite¥ts ...... 29 E3G ...... 57 BBE വ BioEnergy Asso¥iation ...... 29 E¥ofys Germany ...... 57 BDBe വ German Bioethanol Industry Asso¥iation ...... 30 E¥ologi¥ Institute ...... 58 BDEW വ German Asso¥iation of Energy and Water Industries ...... 30 EEFA വ Energy Environment Fore¥ast Analysis ...... 58 BDH വ Federation of German Heating Industry ...... 31 Energiewende ]esear¥h Forum ...... 59 BDI വ Federation of German Industries ...... 31 Energy Brainpool ...... 59 BDW വ Federation of German Hydroele¥tri¥Power Plants ...... 32 EWI വ Institute of Energy E¥onomi¥s at the University of ...... 60 BEE വ ]enewable Energy Asso¥iation ...... 32 GBG (FSa) വ Green Budget Germany ...... 60 bne Ɣ Asso¥iation of Energy Market Innovators ...... 33 Fraunhofer വ Fraunhofer ao¥iety for thePromotion of Applied ]esear¥h...... 61 B]M വ Federal Asso¥iation of ]egenerativeMobility ...... 33 GIZ വ Deuts¥he Gesells¥haft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH ...... 61 4 l l 5

Helmholtz Asso¥iation of German ]esear¥hCentres ...... 62 Foreword IAaa വ Institute for Advan¥ed austainability atudies e.V...... 62 IdE Institute de¥entralised Energy Te¥hnologies ...... 63 Today it is ¥lear that the transition to a sustainable and IE Leipzig വ Leipzig Institute for Energy ...... 63 ef½¥ient energy system is worth the effort – both e¥ologi¥ally IFEU വ Institute for Energy and Environmental ]esear¥h Heidelberg ...... 64 and e¥onomi¥ally. The longƒterm positive effe¥ts of the IW Köln വ Cologne Institute for E¥onomi¥ ]esear¥h ...... 64 Energiewende far surpass the often overestimated ¥osts. IWU വ Institute for Housing and Environment ...... 65 IZEa gGmbH Institute for Future Energy aystems ...... 65 The Energiewende is exerting a wideƒranging impa¥t on all Leibniz Gemeins¥haft വ Leibniz Asso¥iation...... 66 spheres of people in Germany’s lives. We will only be su¥¥essful, MaxƒPlan¥kƒGesells¥haft ...... 66 however, if we ta¥kle the Energiewende as a restru¥turing task SkoƒInstitut e.V. വ OekoƒInstitute for Applied Te¥hnology ...... 67 involving the whole of so¥iety, in whi¥h everybody takes an Prognos ...... 67 a¥tive part with their strengths and expertise. Here it is the ]at für Na¥hhaltige Entwi¥klung വ Coun¥il for austainable Development ...... 68 ¥ase that the Energiewende ¥an only su¥¥eed in ¥lose ]ENAC വ ]enewables A¥ademy AG (]ENAC) ...... 68 ¥ollaboration with our European and international partners. It Ladies and Gentlemen, ]enewables Grid Initiative ...... 69 ¥an develop as a model fun¥tion both for advan¥ed industrial ]LI വ ]einer Lemoine Institute ...... 69 The Energiewende is one of Germany’s most important future ¥ountries as well as for developing and emerging ¥ountries. We pro×e¥ts. By the middle of the 21st ¥entury, the aim is for a ]esear¥h Center for Energy E¥onomi¥s ...... 70 have the opportunity to show that the path to a low CO2ƒ ]WI വ ]heinis¥hƒWestfaelis¥hes Institut für Wirts¥haftsfors¥hung ...... 70 ma×or part of GermanyŖs energy reùuirement to be met by emission e¥onomy without nu¥lear power is e¥onomi¥ally a]U വ German Advisory Coun¥il on theEnvironment ...... 71 renewable energies, energy ef½¥ien¥y to be signi½¥antly viable and te¥hnologi¥ally possible, without losing ¥omƒ WEC വ World Energy Coun¥il Weltenergierat Deuts¥hland ...... 71 in¥reased and total energy ¥onsumption to be redu¥ed. At the petitiveness in a world that is in¥reasingly growing together. WGBU വ German Advisory Coun¥il on Global Change ...... 72 same time, the Energiewende has the potential to a¥t as an What is moreĿ the Energiewende is virtually a preƒreùuisite for Wuppertal Institut – Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy ...... 72 e¥onomi¥ and modernising driving for¥e for the industrial sustainable e¥onomi¥ growth. ZaW വ Centre for aolar Energy and Hydrogen ]esear¥h BadenƒWuerttemberg ...... 73 so¥iety of tomorrow. It will boost innovation, growth and This bro¥hure is intended to serve as a guide to help you better employment whilst redu¥ing our dependen¥e on international understand the Energiewende. This ŚWho is Whoś presents the Civil atakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks) ...... 74 oil and gas imports. The Energiewende ¥an ¥ombine e¥onomi¥ key stakeholders of the Energiewende in Germany, their tasks, 100 prozent erneuerbar stiftung ...... 75 and e¥ologi¥al su¥¥ess. To a¥hieve this, the energy supply must fun¥tions and ½elds of work. In it, you will ½nd pro½les and Agora Energiewende ...... 75 remain affordable and se¥ure on a longƒterm basis. ¥onta¥t partners of governmental stakeholders, the energy inƒ BUND വ Friends of the Earth Germany ...... 76 The term Energiewende has already be¥ome a di¥tum in dustry, the e¥onomy, s¥ien¥e and ¥ivil so¥iety organisations. Deuts¥he WindGuard ...... 76 international energy dis¥ourse. We are seeing a growing All these institutions are a¥tively shaping the Energiewende DFBEE വ GermanƒFren¥h Of½¥e for ]enewable Energies ...... 77 interest from abroad in our energy poli¥y and this is what we through their ¥ontributions. Germanwat¥h ...... 77 are addressing in this bro¥hure. Greenpea¥e ...... 78 Our ¥itizens, in parti¥ular, are in¥luded in the most important NABU വ German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union ...... 78 The experien¥e of the last ¥entury has made ¥lear that a Ś=ust stakeholders of the Energiewende. As ¥onsumers, investors vzbv വ Federation of German Consumer Organisations ...... 79 keep it upŃś energy poli¥y ¥annot ¥ontinue. Over the ¥ourse of and ele¥tri¥ity produ¥ers, they are not only the target of WWF വ World Wide Fund For Nature ...... 79 re¥ent de¥ades Germany has therefore been ¥arrying out a poli¥yƒmakers, but also form the very ba¥kbone of the transition to an e¥onomi¥ally and e¥ologi¥ally sustainable Energiewende. Foundations of the Politi¥al Parties...... 80 energy supply. The 10ƒPoint Energy Agenda provides us with a Dis¥over and be part of the Energiewende with us. We hope it Friedri¥h Ebert Foundation ...... 81 reliable timetable to meet the ¥hallenges we fa¥e. The reform will give you a great deal of pleasure. Friedri¥h Naumann Foundation for Freedom ...... 81 of the subsidy programme for renewable energies represented Hanns aeidel Foundation ...... 82 an important interim goal, while other key milestones have Heinri¥h Böll Foundation ...... 82 been set with ¥omprehensive pa¥kages of measures designed Konrad Adenauer Foundation ...... 83 to strengthen energy ef½¥ien¥y and ¥limate prote¥tion. ]osa Luxemburg Foundation ...... 83 We have already a¥hieved many goals in the Energiewende. We 3 Contact Partners in the Federal States ...... 84 now meet more than a ùuarter of the demand for energy with sour¥es. And our energy is not only be¥oƒ 4 Statistics and Market Data ...... 89 ming greener, we are also using it more e¥onomi¥ally. At the same time, new global markets have emerged and a large numƒ Imprint ber of ×obs have been ¥reated in ¥onne¥tion with the developƒ ment of renewable energies and the ef½¥ient use of energy. austainable energy te¥hnologies are be¥oming ever more ¥ostƒeffe¥tive and ¥an already be ¥ompared with ¥onventional generation plants. This will bene½t ¥ountries and investors worldwide. Dr FrankƒWalter ateinmeier aigmar Gabriel Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Federal Minister for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Energy 6 l In Brief: The Energiewende in Germany l 7

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The Energiewende is Germany’s path to a se¥ure, wind and solar energy sour¥es whilst spe¥i½¥ expansion paths environmentally friendly and e¥onomi¥ally su¥¥essful future. lay down the renewable energy ¥apa¥ities to be developed in It represents the de¥ision to fully overhaul GermanyŖs energy the ¥oming years. A further goal is the in¥reased integration of In Brief: supply, moving away from nu¥lear energy in favour of ele¥tri¥ity from renewable energy sour¥es into the energy renewable energy sour¥es. The aim is that by 2030, half of the market. In the future, renewable energies will in¥reasingly ¥ountry’s energy supply will be provided by sun, wind et¥. At have to stand up to ¥ompetition. Future funding rates should The Energiewende in Germany the same time, the plan is for this energy to be used ever more no longer be set by the state, but rather determined by ¥ompeƒ ef½¥iently. By the middle of the ¥entury, energy ¥onsumption titive tender pro¥esses. should be redu¥ed by half. à¯ö¿ę¯º»¥Ç¯à¥ęĻߗÖÇà¿ßçö¯çº¯à¯ö¿ę

Goals of the Energiewende – an overview The e¥onomi¥al and ef½¥ient use of ele¥tri¥ity and water saves ƒ The Energiewende aims to make it possible to phase out money, in¥reases the se¥urity of supply and prote¥ts the nu¥lear energy – the last nu¥lear will be deƒ ¥limate. Energy ef½¥ien¥y is therefore the se¥ond pillar of the ¥ommissioned in 2022. Energiewende. Germany has set ¥lear goals in this regardĿ by ƒ It aims to redu¥e the emissions of greenhouse gases that are 2020 it aims to redu¥e the total ¥onsumption of primary harmful to the ¥limate. energy sour¥es by 20 per¥ent ¥ompared to 2008. Mu¥h has ƒ It aims to be¥ome the driving for¥e for investment and moƒ already been a¥hieved in this regard. Energy ¥onsumption in dernisation in Germany as a lo¥ation for industry and to Germany now stands at the lowest level sin¥e 1990. ¥ontribute to innovation, growth and employment. Nevertheless, mu¥h remains to be done. For this reason, the ƒ It aims to make Germany more independent of oil and gas Federal Government is helping private households, ¥ompanies imports in the long term and muni¥ipalities to use their energy more ef½¥iently in the future through a wide range of information and advisory In order for the Energiewende to be¥ome an e¥ologi¥al and servi¥es as well as ½nan¥ing programmes. In order to further e¥onomi¥ su¥¥ess story, energy must remain affordable and strengthen these efforts, the Federal Government has the supply se¥ure. This is the only way for our ¥itizens to presented the National A¥tion Plan for Energy Ef½¥ien¥y. This ¥ontinue to support the Energiewende and for Germany to plan en¥ompasses many new and improved measures designed remain ¥ompetitive as a lo¥ation of industry. for the more ef½¥ient use of energy.

We fa¥e ma×or ¥hallenges today and there is still mu¥h to do. One key fo¥us is the building se¥tor, in whi¥h there is untapped Therefore, the Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and potential for parti¥ularly high levels of savingsľ almost 40 Energy has developed a timetable (10ƒpoint energy agenda) per¥ent of energy ¥onsumption in Germany a¥¥rues here. It is outlining the next steps and measures. the aim of the Federal Government to make the building se¥tor Renewable energies: the essential pillar of energy supply in Germany pra¥ti¥ally ¥limateƒneutral by 2050. The key instruments here are energy advi¥e and ¥onstru¥tion The energy supply in Germany is be¥oming greener every supervision, grants and loans at favourable rates for building year. While in 2000, only some six per¥ent of energy ¥onsumed renovation. The transport se¥tor also needs to make an ¥ame from renewable sour¥es, today this ½gure lies at around appropriate ¥ontribution to the goals of the Energiewende. 28 per¥ent. Germany is well on tra¥k to a¥hieving the target of This is why the Federal Government is also taking numerous a 40 to 50 per¥ent share by 2025. The ]enewable Energies A¥t measures in this area to redu¥e energy ¥onsumption and CO2 (EEG) has laid the foundations for this su¥¥essful development. emissions of vehi¥les. This promotion, a¥¥ompanied by a signi½¥ant redu¥tion in the ¥ost of renewable energy te¥hnologies, has transformed reneƒ à¯Ù¯¥āöÇ¥ÇāęߗöÖ¯āºçöāįà¯ö¿Ç¯Ē¯à«¯ wable energies from a ni¥he produ¥t into one of the essential A new phase of the Energiewende is set to begin in the ¥oming pillars of energy supply in Germany. However, the rapid exƒ yearsĿ renewable energies will be¥ome the dominant sour¥e of pansion of renewable energies has also led to a steady in¥rease power. This will ¥hange the ¥y¥le of the entire ele¥tri¥ity in subsidies. Furthermore, to some extent there has been su¥h system be¥ause renewable energies do not feed ele¥tri¥ity rapid growth that the development of the reùuisite infrastru¥ƒ evenly into the grid. When the wind is not blowing and the sun ture – parti¥ularly the ele¥tri¥ity grids – has not been able to is not shining, Áexible gas power stations, for example, will keep pa¥e. step into the brea¥h and ensure a reliable Áow of ele¥tri¥ity. For this reason the Federal Government has fundamentally There are, however, other possibilities that ¥an play their part reformed the EEG. This has enabled the development of reneƒ in balan¥ing the volatile input. For example, Áexible industrial wable energies to pro¥eed rapidly – well managed and in a ¥ompanies ¥an transfer their energyƒintensive produ¥tion ¥ostƒef½¥ient manner. Promotion is fo¥used on ¥ostƒeffe¥tive © i-pics - Fotolia.com 8 l In Brief: The Energiewende in Germany In Brief: The Energiewende in Germany l 9 © Michael Rosskothen - Fotolia.com © RENAC © gearstd - Fotolia.com © RENAC

phases to periods in whi¥h abundant ele¥tri¥ity is available at ççó¯ö—āÇçयāĒ¯¯àāįúā—Ö¯ÄçÙ«¯öú ex¥essive ¥osts on industrial ¥ompanies even after 2020, asset low pri¥es. Well developed power grids ¥an balan¥e Áu¥tuations relief s¥hemes for these businesses should be ¥ontinued. A large number of stakeholders in government, industry and a¥ross regions and borders. In the long term, energy storage so¥iety are working together to ensure the su¥¥ess of the Germany will remain dependent on imported oil, ¥oal and gas reservoirs ¥an play an important role in re¥on¥iling energy ¥ollaborative tasks involved in the Energiewende. Both the for the foreseeable future. The goal of Germany’s external produ¥tion and ele¥tri¥ity use. effe¥tive ¥oordination and the ¥lose ¥ooperation of all energy poli¥y is to ensure the longƒterm reliability and afƒ The ma×or task now awaiting us is to organise the wholesale stakeholders involved are key reùuirements for the su¥¥ess of fordability of these energy imports. ele¥tri¥ity market so that the power supply will remain se¥ure the Energiewende. At the same time, it is the intention of Germany to ½nd likeƒ and reliable in the future. The Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ The Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Energy is minded partners for the Energiewende both in Europe and Affairs and Energy has presented a green paper of proposals playing the leading role in the Energiewende. This allows for a worldwide. An intensi½ed international dialogue ¥an for publi¥ debate as to how the ele¥tri¥ity market ¥an be single sour¥e energy poli¥y. Five Energiewende platforms have ¥ontribute to improving the understanding of the ad×usted to the reùuirements of the Energiewende. This been established, providing opportunities for ¥ontinual and Energiewende, dispelling reservations and making use of represents the basis of a white paper whi¥h ¥ontains spe¥i½¥ intensive ex¥hange with industry, s¥ien¥e, poli¥yƒmakers and synergy effe¥ts for a ¥ommon ¥limateƒfriendly energy poli¥y. proposals and prepares for the legislative pro¥ess. so¥iety. Here, overar¥hing strategies for the ¥entral ½elds of It is against this ba¥kground that the Federal Government has a¥tion of energy networks, ele¥tri¥ity market, energy developed a large number of su¥¥essful international energy Green light for grid development ef½¥ien¥y, building se¥tor as well as resear¥h and innovation dialogues and partnerships. It ¥ampaigns in multilateral aeveral thousand kilometres of power lines need to be are developed and dis¥ussed. The Federal Government energy organisations and dialogue forums for ¥ompetitively strengthened (or new ones built) to enable the whole of undertakes ¥omprehensive monitoring to ¥he¥k the progress stru¥tured, open and transparent markets, the worldwide Germany to be provided with se¥ure and reliable ele¥tri¥ity at of the Energiewende in order to re¥ognise developments over development of renewable energies and for a global in¥rease in affordable pri¥es in the future. This step is ne¥essary be¥ause many years and – as reùuired – take ¥ountermeasures. energy ef½¥ien¥y as well as ¥limate prote¥tion. the Energiewende will ¥ompletely redraw the energy produ¥tion map in Germany. Over the ¥ourse of many de¥ades, iį à¯ö¿Ç¯Ē¯à«¯ ¥—à çàÙę úĆ¥¥¯¯« —ā Ćöçó¯—à Ù¯đ¯Ù nu¥lear and ¥onventional power stations in the southern and and requires international partners. western parts of Germany have provided a ma×or part of the The energy markets in Europe are growing ever ¥loser toƒ power supply for the ¥onurbations situated there. The nu¥lear gether. This provides ma×or bene½ts for ele¥tri¥ity and gas power stations, however, are being phased out on a stepƒbyƒ ¥ustomersĿ more ¥hoi¥e, lower pri¥es and a higher degree of step basis. As yet, lo¥al renewable energies ¥annot ¥ompensate supply se¥urity. The larger the ¥ommon market, the better on their own. Large amounts of green power will therefore Áu¥tuating supplies of wind and solar energy ¥an be ¥ompenƒ have to be transported from the windƒri¥h north to the south sated. Nevertheless, an internal European market ¥an only and west. The existing power lines, however, were not laid out fun¥tion if energy Áows to where it is needed. However, there for this purpose. The Federal Government has therefore is not yet suf½¥ient ¥apa¥ity available in existing power and ¥reated the legislative framework to enable transmission gas lines. In parti¥ular, ¥rossƒborder inter¥onne¥tors need to system operators to develop and better ¥oordinate their lines be further developed and modernised. with less bureau¥ra¥y. Citizens will be fully involved in all phases of planning and development. To enable distribution The Energiewende must be embedded in an ambitious networks to be lo¥ally developed and modernised, the Federal European energy and ¥limate poli¥y. This is why the Federal Government is improving the framework so that the Government wel¥omes the fa¥t that the European Coun¥il has approximately 800 distribution network operators will be able agreed on highƒrea¥hing ¥limate and energy targets up to to be ¥on½dent investing here and to do so in a timely manner. 2030. In order to a¥hieve this ¥ommon ¥limate goal, the ½rst step should be to reform the Emissions Trading a¥heme. In order to avoid European ¥limate and energy targets leading to © RENAC © RENAC 10 l The State: Federal Ministries l 11

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BMWi Export Initiatives BMEL വ Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture BMVI വ Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital BMUB വ Federal Ministry for the Environment, Infrastructure Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety

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öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ Under the ŞEnergy Ef½¥ien¥y – Made in GermanyŞ and Ş]eneƒ The Federal Ministry of Food and Agri¥u l t u r e ( B M E L ) i s The transport se¥tor is reùuired to ¥ontribute towards the The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservatiƒ wables – Made in Germany" umbrella brands, the Energy responsible for agri¥ultural and nutritional poli¥ies. It has ¥reƒ implementation of the goals of the Federal Government’s on, Building and Nu¥lear aafety (BMUB) is responsible for the Ef½¥ien¥y and ]enewable Energies Export Initiatives support ated framework ¥onditions for the development of renewable energy strategy. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital following poli¥y ½elds: ¥limate a¥tion, resour¥e ef½¥ien¥y, waƒ the international transfer of knowledge and te¥hnology for energies and supported innovation by drawing up legislation Infrastru¥ture (BMVI) therefore intends to further develop the ter management, waste management, soil ¥onservation, enƒ the implementation of energy ef½¥ien¥y measures and reneƒ and regulations, releasing funds, and through the ex¥hange of Mobility and Fuel atrategy as an important instrument for the vironment and health, air pollution ¥ontrol, plant safety, wable energy pro×e¥ts on a worldwide basis. The initiatives set knowledge with resear¥h groups, asso¥iations and other instiƒ Energiewende in the transport se¥tor. In the ½eld of ele¥tri¥ transport, ¥hemi¥al safety, nature ¥onservation and sustainƒ up under the auspi¥es of the Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ tutions. The Deuts¥hes Biomassefors¥hungszentrum (DBFZ) mobility, the BMVI promotes applied resear¥h pro×e¥ts and able management of the natural environment, safety of Affairs and Energy (BMWi) provide information at ½rst hand was established by the Federal Government as a ¥entral reseƒ provides a favourable regulatory framework for su¥¥essful nu¥lear installations, nu¥lear fuel ¥y¥le, radiation prote¥tion, on German solution providers of energy ef½¥ien¥y measures ar¥h institution for all relevant ½elds of resear¥h asso¥iated market laun¥h, e.g. by means of the Ele¥tri¥ Mobility A¥t. international ¥ooperation in environmental poli¥ies, urban and renewable te¥hnologies, as well as a¥¥ess to expert netƒ with bioenergy. development, housing, rural infrastru¥ture, national building works and ¥onta¥ts to ¥ompanies. law, building se¥tor, energyƒrelated modernisation of builƒ dings, ¥onstru¥tion industry and Federal Government builƒ dings.

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BMBF വ Federal Ministry of Education and BMZ വ Federal Ministry for Economic The State Research Cooperation and Development Federal Authorities / Regulators

ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ]esear¥h funding of: ƒ aupport of international ¥limate prote¥tion poli¥y ƒ Basi¥ resear¥h on renewable energy and energy ef½¥ien¥y ƒ Promotion of renewable energies and energy ef½¥ien¥y ƒ atorage and grid te¥hnologies ƒ Promotion of adaptation to ¥limate ¥hange ƒ ao¥ial s¥ien¥e resear¥h for the Energiewende ƒ Prote ¥tion of forests as ¥arbon sinks in developing and ƒ Materials resear¥h for the Energiewende emerging ¥ountries

öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ The Federal Ministry of Edu¥ation and ]esear¥h ( B M B F ) i s The Federal Government promotes energy pro×e¥ts in over 50 responsible for addressing fundamental ùuestions on the ¥ountries and energy is ¥urrently the fo¥us of ¥ooperation in Energiewende. BMBF funding supports resear¥h efforts by 24 of these. In 2012 alone, the Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ resear¥h institutes, universities and businesses. In addition to Cooperation and Development (BMZ) ¥ommitted 536 million the fundamental themes (e.g. storage and grid te¥hnologies, euros from its budget for this purpose. With loans leveraged materials resear¥h), fo¥us is pla¥ed on en¥ouraging young from budget resour¥es, funding amounted to some 1.9 billion s¥ienti½¥ talent. euros. Measured in terms of funding volume, energy is thus the biggest single item in GermanyŖs development ¥ooperation – and the trend is upwards, with signi½¥ant growth planned for the future. In this pro¥ess, the BMZ is working on three levels: promoting a¥¥ess to energy, pushing the development of reneƒ wable energies and ¥ampaigning for a more e¥onomi¥al and intelligent use of energy.

çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ Conta¥t person: Dr. Christoph ]övekamp Conta¥t person: BMZ Email: Christoph.]oevekampňbmbf.bund.de Email: infoňbmz.bund.de Phone: +49 (0)228 99 57 0 Phone: +49 (0)228 99 535 0 Web: www.bmbf.de Web: www.bmz.de City: Bonn City: Bonn © hanohiki-Fotolia.com 16 l The State: Federal Authorities / Regulators The State: Federal Authorities / Regulators l 17 © BGR © Bundeskartellamt © BAFA Ammermann © BfN / Kathrin

BAFA വ)¯«¯ö—ÙNº»¥¯ºçö¥çàçßÇ¥ºº—Çöú—à« BfN വ for Nature Conservation BGR വ Federal Institute for Geosciences and Bundeskartellamt വ)¯«¯ö—Ù—öā¯ÙNº»¥¯ Export Control Natural Resources

Bundesamt für Naturschutz

ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ƒ Promotion of the use of renewable energies, in¥luding market ƒ ]esear¥h, ¥onsultan¥y, knowledge management, re¥ommenƒ ƒ ]esear¥h pro×e¥ts and s¥ienti½¥ investigations ƒ Ensures ¥ompetition in nonƒregulated areas of the energy in¥entive programmes dations for a¥tion, pro×e¥t funding ƒ Geothermal energy industry ƒ Promotion of energy ef½¥ien¥y measures and energy saving ƒ Publi¥ relations work at the federal level in the ¥ontext of ƒ Energy resour¥es as a bridging te¥hnology ƒ Merger ¥ontrol te¥hnologies, su¥h as onƒsite energy advi¥e, ¥rossƒse¥tional environmentally ¥ompatible development of renewable energies ƒ Underground energy storage ƒ Cartel and abuse of dominan¥e pro¥eedings te¥hnologies, energy management systems, CHP ƒ Enfor¥ement tasks in the area of nature prote¥tion in the ƒ ]are earths as raw materials for ele¥tromobility, ƒ Energy monitoring ƒ Con¥eptual support of the BMWi by the Federal Of½¥e for Ex¥lusive E¥onomi¥ Zone in the North aea and the Balti¥ aea, stations and solar installations ƒ Market Transparen¥y Unit for wholesale ele¥tri¥ity and gas Energy Ef½¥ien¥y (BfEE) su¥h as offshore windƒpower pro×e¥ts ƒ aoil as an energy ¥arrier and produ¥er markets

öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ The Federal Of½¥e for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Export Control The Federal Agen¥y for Nature Conservation (BfN) is a higher The Federal Institute for Geos¥ien¥es and Natural ]esour¥es The Bundeskartellamt prote¥ts ¥ompetition in the nonƒ (BAFA) plays a de¥isive part in the shaping of the Energiewenƒ federal s¥ienti½¥ authority, whi¥h ¥ontributes to an (BG]) is the ¥entral geos¥ienti½¥ advisory of½¥e of the Federal regulated areas of the energy industry (generation, trading, de. By using a wide range of funding programmes, the BAFA environmentally ¥ompatible development of renewable Government and is an agen¥y of the Federal Ministry for sales). Its antitrust tasks ¥omprise merger ¥ontrol as well as supports both private persons and ¥ompanies with attra¥tive energies by means of resear¥h a¥tivities, the evaluation and E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Energy (BMWi). As a geos¥ienti½¥ ¥entre ¥artel and abuse of dominan¥e pro¥eedings. In addition, the grants for measures relating to energy saving, energy ef½¥ienƒ preparation of resear¥h ½ndings, poli¥y ¥onsulting and the of ex¥ellen¥e, it advises and informs both the Federal Governƒ authority also ¥ondu¥ts annual monitoring of the ele¥tri¥ity ¥y and ¥limate prote¥tion. A key role in BAFA is played by the drawing up of re¥ommendations for a¥tion. As the nature ment and German industry in all geos¥ienti½¥ and rawƒ and gas markets in ¥on×un¥tion with the Bundesnetzagentur Federal Of½¥e for Energy Ef½¥ien¥y (BfEE), whi¥h supports the ¥onservation agen¥y responsible for the Ex¥lusive E¥onomi¥ materialƒrelated issues. Its work is aimed towards e¥onomi¥alƒ (BNetzA). In the future, both authorities – in the form of the Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in Zone in the North aea and the Balti¥ aea, the BfN is also a¥tive ly and e¥ologi¥ally responsible use and safeguarding of natural Market Transparen¥y Unit – will also monitor the wholesale observing the energy servi¥es market and drawing up the in the authorisation pro¥edures for offshore wind power resour¥es. ele¥tri¥ity and gas markets in order to ensure the ¥omplian¥e National Energy Ef½¥ien¥y A¥t i o n P l a n f o r t h e F e d e r a l pro×e¥ts and their ¥able ¥onne¥tion. of wholesale pri¥es with ¥ompetition law. Government.

çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ Conta¥t person: Christiane Fu¥kerer Conta¥t person: Kathrin Ammermann Conta¥t person: Andreas Beuge Conta¥t person: Bundeskartellamt Email: Pressestelleňbafa.bund.de Email: kathrin.ammermannňbfn.de Email: infoňbgr.de Email: infoňbundeskartellamt.bund.de Phone: +49 (0)6196 908 1452 Phone: +49 (0)341 309 77 0 Phone: +49 (0)511 643 0 Phone: +49 (0)228 9499 0 Web: www.bafa.de Web: www.bfn.de Web: www.bgr.bund.de Web: www.bundeskartellamt.de City: Es¥hborn City: Bonn, Department Leipzig City: Hannover City: Bonn 18 l The State: Federal Authorities / Regulators The State: Federal Authorities / Regulators l 19 © FNR & Invest Trade © Germany © Bundesnetzagentur © www.renac.de

BNetzA വ Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Clearingstelle EEG FNR വ Specialist Agency Renewable Resources Germany Trade & Invest

Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen With support from

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ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ƒ Ensures ¥ompetition in the ele¥tri¥ity se¥tor ƒ Outƒofƒ¥ourt settlement of disputes and ¥lari½¥ation of ƒ Funding of resear¥h, development and demonstration ƒ Lo¥ation marketing for the Federal ]epubli¥ of Germany ƒ Guarantees nonƒdis¥riminatory network a¥¥ess legal ùuestions arising from the ]enewable Energies aour¥es pro×e¥ts in the area of renewable resour¥es (bioenergy and ƒ Promotion of foreign trade ƒ Promotion of renewable energy A¥t (EEG), in¥luding the use of arbitration pro¥eedings and industrial/material use) ƒ Investor ¥onsulting ƒ A ¥¥eleration of ele¥tri¥ity grid expansion as part of the mediation. ƒ Publi¥ relations and ¥onsulting servi¥es ƒ ]enewable energy is one of the priority ½elds Energiewende ƒ Avoidan¥e of ¥onÁi¥ts through dissemination of information ƒ Parti¥ipation in and ¥oordination of EU pro×e¥ts that fund ƒ Comprehensive database on the EEG and ¥oordinate resear¥h pro×e¥ts ƒ ape¥ialist dis¥ussions

öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ The Bundesnetzagentur promotes effe¥tive ¥ompetition and The Clearingstelle EEG was set up in 2007 by the Federal Fa¥hagentur Na¥hwa¥hsende ]ohstoffe e.V. (FN], Agen¥y for Germany Trade & Invest is the e¥onomi¥ development agen¥y guarantees nonƒdis¥riminatory network a¥¥ess in the energy Environment Ministry (BMUB) and is now operated by the ]enewable ]esour¥es) is the pro×e¥t management body of the of the Federal ]epubli¥ of Germany. The agen¥y se¥ures and se¥tor. It safeguards key ¥onsumer rights and ¥arries out tasks Federal Ministry for E¥onomi¥ Affairs and Energy (BMWi). It is German Federal Ministry of Food and Agri¥ulture (BMEL). On ¥reates ×obs and thus strengthens Germany as a business lo¥aƒ in ¥onne¥tion with promoting renewable energy sour¥es. The a highly spe¥ialised, interdis¥iplinary, neutral and indepenƒ behalf of BMEL, FN] supports resear¥h, development and tion. With its worldwide network, Germany Trade & Invest Bundesnetzagentur also reviews the grid expansion measures dent institution designed to avoid and settle disputes relating demonstration pro×e¥ts in the area of renewable resour¥es. In supports German ¥ompanies looking to do business abroad, reùuired as part of the Energiewende and is responsible for to the EEG. The work of the Clearingstelle EEG enables plant addition to the industrial (material) use of su¥h resour¥es, promotes Germany as a business lo¥ation and helps foreign speeding up the planning pro¥edures for new transmission and network operators as well as dire¥t marketers to avoid litiƒ bioenergy is a fo¥al point of the pro×e¥ts funded through ¥ompanies to set up a presen¥e in Germany. links. gation. BMEL. The agen¥y is also involved in publi¥ relations work and in a range of pro×e¥ts at European level.

çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ Conta¥t person: Fiete Wulff Conta¥t person: Dr. aebastian Lovens Conta¥t person: Dr. Torsten Gabriel Conta¥t person: Thomas Grigoleit Email: PressestelleňBNetzA.de Email: postň¥learingstelleƒeeg.de Email: t.gabrielňfnr.de Email: Thomas.Grigoleitňgtai.¥om Phone: +49 (0)228 14 9921 Phone: +49 (0)30 20 61 41 61 0 Phone: +49 (0)3843 6930 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 2000 99 224 Web: www.bundesnetzagentur.de Web: www.¥learingstelleƒeeg.de Web: www.fnr.de Web: www.gtai.de City: Bonn City: Berlin City: GülzowƒPrüzen City: Berlin 20 l The State: Federal Authorities / Regulators l 21 © Umweltbundesamt

UBA വ Federal Environment Agency The State Municipalities

ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ƒ Germany Ŗs key environmental authority responsible for a healthy environment ƒ Prote¥tion of the ¥ommunity from harmful environmental inÁuen¥es ƒ ]esponsibilities range from waste prevention, ¥limate prote¥tion and the Energiewende, through to the regulatory approval of pesti¥ides

öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ The Federal Environment Agen¥y (UBA) a¥ts to re¥ognise and assess possible future health impairments to people and the environment with early warning and to propose pra¥ti¥able solutions. For this purpose, the agen¥yŖs spe¥i a l i s t s u n d e r t a k e resear¥h in its own laboratories and award resear¥h ¥ontra¥ts to s¥ienti½¥ fa¥ilities and institutions both in Germany and abroad. Furthermore, the UBA is GermanyŖs partner and point of ¥onta¥t to numerous international institutions, su¥h as the World Health Organisation (WHO). In addition to issues relaƒ ting to international and European ¥limate prote¥tion, the UBA is parti¥ularly ¥on¥erned with the implementation of national ¥limate prote¥tion goals as well as the Energiewende.

çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ Conta¥t person: Dr. Benno Hain Email: benno.hainňuba.de Phone: +49 (0)340 2103 3188 Web: www.umweltbundesamt.de City: Dessauƒ]oĄlau © Heggie-Fotolia.com 22 l iįaā—ā¯ĻGĆàÇ¥Çó—ÙÇāǯú iįaā—ā¯ĻGĆàÇ¥Çó—ÙÇāǯú l 23 © DStGB © Anne Faden © Deutscher Landkreistag

Deutscher Städtetag വ Association of German DLT വ German County Association DStGB വ German Association of Towns and Cities Municipalities

ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ā—¿Ù—९Ļ ƒ Commitment on a de¥entralized energy system in the interest ƒ National asso¥iation of the 295 ¥ounties at federal level ƒ Lobby group of the lo¥al selfƒgovernment of ¥ities and muniƒ of lo¥al authorities ƒ Parti¥ipation in the legislative proposals of the Federal ¥ipalities in Germany and Europe ƒ aupport and advi¥e for lo¥al authorities in energy poli¥y issues Government ƒ A¥tivation of the publi¥ and the media on muni¥ipal politi¥al ƒ Promotion of knowledge ex¥hange between lo¥al authorities ƒ Involvement in federal ¥ommittees and agen¥ies issues ƒ in¥luding those relating to the Energiewende on energy and ¥limate issues ƒ aupport of ¥ompetitions, evaluation and ¥ommendation of ƒ Communi¥ation of muni¥ipal bestƒpra¥ti¥e a¥tions in the ¥ities and muni¥ipalities Energiewende

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öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ öǯº«¯ú¥öÇóāÇçàĻ The Asso¥iation of German Cities is the voi¥e of Germany’s The German County Asso¥iation (DLT) is the national asso¥iaƒ As the lo¥al umbrella asso¥iation, the German Asso¥iation of ¥ities. It is also the national asso¥iation of all the ¥ountry’s tion of the 295 German ¥ounties at federal level. The s¥ope of Towns and Muni¥ipalities (DatGB) represents the interests of autonomous, and most of its af½liated, ¥ities and towns. A a¥tivity of the DLT en¥ompasses the entire spe¥trum of fun¥ƒ German ¥ities and muni¥ipalities in Germany and Europe. Its ¥ommunity of solidarity, it a¥ts as the ¥ities’ advo¥ate for the tions at a muni¥ipal level, with issues ranging from basi¥ members represent approx. 11,000 large, mediumƒsized and idea of lo¥al selfƒgovernment in dealings with the Federal muni¥ipal servi¥es, followƒup s¥hooling and vo¥ational edu¥aƒ small ¥ities/towns and muni¥ipalities in Germany with over Government, federal states, the European Union, and tion, business promotion, muni¥ipal labour market poli¥y, via 50 million inhabitants. It is organised on federal prin¥iples, is governmental and nonƒgovernmental organisations. The so¥ial and youth servi¥es, health¥are and food inspe¥tion, politi¥ally independent and operates independently of state work and servi¥es of the Asso¥iation of German Cities are through to eGovernment, administration modernisation and subsidies. Its stru¥ture reÁe¥ts the votes of the ele¥torates at primarily geared to the needs and interests of the dire¥t publi¥ servi¥e law. muni¥ipal ele¥tions. member ¥ities and their ¥itizens.

çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ çàā—¥āÇà*¯öߗàęĻ Conta¥t person: Detlef ]aphael Conta¥t person: Dr. Kay ]uge Conta¥t person: Timm Fu¥hs Email: detlef.raphaelňstaedtetag.de Email: kay.rugeňlandkreistag.de Email: timm.fu¥hsňdstgb.de Phone: +49 (0)30 377116 00 Phone: +49 (0)30 59 00 97 309 Phone: +49 (0)30 773 07 201 Web: www.staedtetag.de Web: www.landkreistag.de Web: www.dstgb.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 24 l Industry: Transmission System Operators l 25 © 50Hertz Transmission GmbH Transmission © 50Hertz © Amprion

Industry 50Hertz Transmission GmbH Amprion GmbH Transmission System Operators

At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Transmission system operator in seven Federal States cover- ƒ Transmission system operator in seven Federal States ing a third of Germany ƒ Monitoring, management and control of the transmission ƒ Responsible for the area with worldwide highest penetration system (380 kV and 220 kV) of renewables (wind, solar, biomass) ƒ Coordination of the system planning of the interconnected ƒ Operation, maintenance and development of the extra-high operation for Germany voltage grid & connection of offshore farms in the Baltic Sea ƒ System balancing of the interconnected operation for the ƒ Responsible for system balance and stability 24/7 northern part of the European transmission network

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Brussels: Elia Group None

Brief description: Brief description:

50Hertz ensures the operation and development of the power Amprion is a leading transmission network operator in transmission grid and is responsible for the management of Europe, managing the longest extra-high grid voltage network the entire electrical system in Berlin, , Hamburg, in Germany – amounting to some 11,000 kilometres. Over 27 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, , Saxony-Anhalt million people – from to the Alps – are supplied and Thuringia, with a total of 18 million people. 50Hertz stands by the Amprion network. As an innovative service provider, for the secure integration of renewable energies, the develop- Amprion offers industrial customers and network partners the ment of the European power market and the maintaining of a highest security of supplies. Furthermore, Amprion is respon- high supply security standard. 50Hertz is part of the internati- sible for coordinating the interconnected operation in onal Elia Group and the European Association ENTSO-E. Germany as well as in the northern part of the European ext- ra-high grid voltage network.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Olivier Feix Contact person: Andreas Preuß Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 5150 3813 Phone: +49 (0)231 5849 137 85 Web: www.50hertz.com Web: www.amprion.net City: Berlin City: Dortmund © www.renac.de 26 l Industry: Transmission System Operators l 27 © TenneT TSO GmbH © TenneT GmbH © TransnetBW

TenneT TSO GmbH TransnetBW GmbH Industry Associations / Lobby Groups

At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Construction and maintenance of a high voltage grid on land ƒ Baden-Wuerttemberg‘s transmission system operator and at sea ƒ Ensures system security ƒ Provision of system services by maintaining the balance ƒ Integrations of renewable energies between electricity supply and demand – 24/7 days a week ƒ Non-discriminatory and competitive access to the electricity ƒ Facilitation of a smoothly functioning, liquid and stable market electricity market ƒ Grid expansion as a requirement for the success of the Energiewende

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: TenneT Netherlands: TenneT Holding B.V., Arnhem TenneT None TSO B.V., Arnhem

Brief description: Brief description: TenneT is the ½rst cross-border transmission system operator As a transmission system operator based in Stuttgart, for electricity in Europe. With approx. 21,000 kilometres of TransnetBW stands for a secure and reliable supply to some high and extra-high grid voltage services and 41 million end 11 million people in Baden-Wuerttemberg. TransnetBw‘s tasks consumers in the Netherlands and Germany, the company is include the operation, maintenance, planning and the one of the top ½ve network operators in Europe. It ensures a demand-driven development of the transport network of the reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity. It focuses on future. The TransnetBW transmission grid is available to all the development of a northwest European energy market and stakeholders in the electricity market without discrimination, the integration of renewable energies. and according to transparent conditions in line with the market. It is the backbone of a reliable energy supply in Baden- Wuerttemberg and the foundation for its functioning economy and society.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Ulrike Hörchens Contact person: Catrin Glücksmann Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)921 50740 0 Phone: +49 (0)711 21858 3567 Web: www.tennet.eu/de Web: www.transnetbw.de City: Bayreuth City: Stuttgart © sanderstock - Fotolia.com 28 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 29 © BAK (BBE) © Bundesverband BioEnergie e.V. © AGFW © B.KWK

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Promotion of development and extension of energy ef½cient ƒ Dialogues with all groups and institutions in society ƒ Lobby group for architects ƒ Lobby group of the German bioenergy sector district heating and cooling as well as combined heat and ƒ Remedies information de½cits and anchors the CHP concept ƒ Opinions on the drafts of laws, regulations, directives and ƒ Public relations work for bioenergy power in Germany and Europe for policy-makers, experts and the population standards ƒ National and international specialist congresses and conven- ƒ Energy ef½ciency and renewable energies in the heat market ƒ Promotion of the exchange of information and experiences ƒ Public relations work tions ƒ Setting of standards in the district heating sector between its members ƒ Working bodies for members (associations, companies, ƒ Advice and assistance on all issues relating to CHP science)

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: 80 member companies in 10 countries, this corresponds to a None Brussels None share of 16 % (506 member companies in total)

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The AGFW – Energy Ef½ciency Association for Heating, Coo- The German CHP Association e.V. (B.KWK) is a broad-based The Federal Chamber of German Architects (BAK) is an associ- The BioEnergy Association (BBE) is the umbrella organisation ling and CHP acts as an independent, neutral and powerful alliance of companies, institutions and individual persons, ation comprising the 16 Chambers of Architects of the federal of the bioenergy market in Germany. The market shareholders international association promoting the development and ex- including CHP plant manufacturers and operators as well as states in Germany. It represents the interests of architects vis- along the entire value-added chain of the biogenic electricity, tension of CHP and district heating and cooling. It supports its energy providers. Irrespective of the type and size of the á-vis policy-makers and the public at national and internatio- heat and fuel market are organised within the BBE. These ran- member companies by lobbying in the areas of politics, law, plants, the scope of application and the energy carrier used, nal level. Its work focuses on the professional framework con- ge from biomass cultivation (together with its provision via technical status, urban development, research and develop- the B.KWK campaigns for the promotion of the technical or- ditions for architects and urban planners. machine and plant construction) through to the planning and ment, economy and organisation and labour safety. AGFW sets ganisational principle of power-heat coupling (cogeneration). operation of bioenergy installations in the various sectors. The standards for minimum requirements, which are integrated as Its aim is to increase the ef½ciency of energy conversion by research institutions and universities that complement the "State of the Art" into the AGFW Codes of Practice. By organi- means of an environmentally friendly, coupled generation of network area of expertise contribute to continual knowledge sing various events, AGFW enables an exchange of experiences electricity, heat and cooling. The association was founded in transfer. within the European branch. 2001 and currently has 600 members.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Werner R. Lutsch Contact person: Wulf Binde Contact person: Dr. Tillman Prinz Contact person: Markus Hartmann Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)69 6304 1 Phone: +49 (0)30 270 192 81 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 29 36 44 0 Phone: +49 (0)228 81002 22 Web: www.agfw.de Web: www.bkwk.de Web: www.bak.de Web: www.bioenergie.de City: Frankfurt am Main City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Bonn 30 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 31 © BDH © BDI/ Christian Kruppa © BDBe © BDEW

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Lobby group of the bioethanol industry ƒ Lobby group of the energy and water industry ƒ Lobby group for companies manufacturing technology ƒ Lobby group of the German industries ƒ Promotion of bioethanol in Germany ƒ Development of a standard positioning of all segments and systems, with a focus on heating technology ƒ National and European energy policy ƒ Advice for ½scal law and standards all stages of the value chain of the branches ƒ Ef½ciency and renewable energies ƒ Electricity and gas markets, electricity grids ƒ Assistance for research and innovation ƒ Advises and supports member companies ƒ Renewable energies ƒ Energy research / energy technologies ƒ Emissions trading ƒ Sustainable development and CSR

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None Brussels TGA-Repräsentanz Berlin Company (Building Services), Belgium, Great Britain, United States of America, Japan Federal Press House

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Bioethanol is the leading biofuel around the world and is also As the umbrella organisation with over 1,800 member compa- The Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH) is an orga- The Federation of German Industries (BDI) is the umbrella or- an important component of sustainable mobility in Germany. nies, the Association of the Energy and Water Industries nisation comprising 103 member companies and two associa- ganisation of German industry and industry-related service The German Bioethanol Industry Association (BDBe) repre- (BDEW) represents the interests of the entire German munici- tions. It represents the entire product range in the heating providers. It speaks on behalf of 36 sector associations and re- sents the interests of the biofuel sector‘s member companies pal and private energy and water industry at the regional, market (from 4 kW to 36 MW). The German heating industry presents over 100,000 large, medium-sized and small enterpri- and associations, spanning agricultural production of raw ma- national and international level. The BDEW is the central con- organised within the BDH occupies a leading position on the ses with more than eight million employees. The BDI ensures terials through to industrial production and processing of bio- tact partner for policy-makers and society, and a competent international stage – both from a technological perspective that industry speaks with one voice vis-á-vis political institu- ethanol and all by-products. service provider for its member companies in all issues rela- and from market importance. In 2014, the members of the tions at national, European and international level. ting to energy, water and waste water. BDH generated a turnover of 13.2 billion euros with a work- force of some 68,600. The BDH represents the interests of its member companies vis-á-vis policy-makers, focusing on "energy, environmental and economic policies".

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Carola Wunderlich Contact person: BDEW Contact person: Frederic Leers Contact person: Dr. Carsten Rolle Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 301 29 53 13 Phone: +49 (0)30 300199 0 Phone: +49 (0)22 03 9 35 93 20 Phone: +49 (0)30 2028 0 Web: www.bdbe.de Web: www.bdew.de Web: www.bdh-koeln.de Web: www.bdi.eu City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Cologne City: Berlin 32 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 33 © bne © BRM e.V. © Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke e.V. © Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke © Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energie

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Representation of the interests of German hydropower plant ƒ Lobby group of the renewables sector ƒ voice for a new, competitive, Áexible and digitized energy ƒ Objective to achieve a 100 % renewable energy share of total operators ƒ System transformation platform sector energy consumption. ƒ Participation in negotiations on creating and modifying feed- ƒ Studies, position papers, conventions ƒ Áexibility, decentralized production, integration of ƒ Accompanies the PPP projects of its members in all areas of in tariff laws, the German Energy Act and water policies at ƒ Press and public relations work electricity-/ heat-sector, storage, distribution, emobility renewable energies in Germany and abroad European, federal, and regional level ƒ Working groups on electricity, heat, mobility, Europe and ƒ political consulting ƒ Development of solar power installations for the gradual ƒ Public relations work networks ƒ regular publications and conferences enforcement of electromobility ƒ Creation of bases for new fuel alternatives

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None None South Africa, Great Britain

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke (BDW) As the umbrella organisation of the renewable energy sector Market, competition, innovation: bne pushes forward the The Federal Association of Regenerative Mobility (BRM) is a represents the interests of German hydropower plant opera- in Germany, the Renewable Energy Association (BEE) bundles transformation to a digitized, Áexible and co2-neutral allocati- country-wide federation preparing the introduction of rene- tors at national level. The aim of BDW is the preservation and the interests of 29 associations and organisations with 30,000 on of electricity and heat in a competitive and modern energy wable energies, and in particular solar and bioenergy to all further expansion of German hydropower. In general, BDW is individual members, including over 5,000 companies. BEE sector. The member-companies operate on all levels of the ranges of the national economy. Regarding the PPP projects of active on the German federal level. While participating in therefore represents 371,400 jobs and more than 3 million value chain: from electricity and gas distribution to decentra- its member enterprises, the BRM contributes to the replace- negotiations on creating and modifying feed-in tariff laws, the power plant operators, including small plants. The goal: 100 % lized production and storage, engineering and operation, ment of fossil fuel energy sources with renewable energies. German Energy Act and water policies, BDW also acts within renewable energy in the areas of power, heat and mobility. smart energy services, right through to mobility. Since 2002 the European hydropower sector on behalf of German hydro- the bne is working successfully and ef½ciently to enable new power plant operators. business models in the energy sector.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Harald Uphoff Contact person: Dr. Hermann Falk Contact person: Robert Busch Contact person: Peter Schrum Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 275 825 05 Phone: +49 (0)30 2 75 81 70 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 400548-0 Phone: +49 (0)3362 8859126 Web: www.wasserkraft-deutschland.de Web: www.bee-ev.de Web: www.bne-online.de Web: www.brm-ev.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Erkner 34 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 35 © BVES (BWE) © Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V. © www.solarwirtschaft.de © DGRV

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Interest group of solar companies ƒ Representation of the interests of energy cooperatives ƒ Lobby group for companies and research institutions, ƒ Branch representative of wind energy ƒ Photovoltaic, solar heating and battery storage ƒ Renewable energy and heat production engaged in the manufacture, planning, sales and use of a wide ƒ Events and further education for the wind sector ƒ Policy advice, lobbying, public relations, campaigning and ƒ Direct delivery and marketing range of energy storage solutions ƒ Corporate publishing / specialist literature on the theme of export support ƒ Heating networks ƒ Energy storage technologies wind power ƒ Working groups on economic, technical and political issues ƒ Support for the founding of cooperatives ƒ Bundled know-how of the sectors on advisory boards and working groups

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None None None

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The German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) has been advan- The National Of½ce for Energy Cooperatives at the German The German Energy Storage Association (BVES) represents the With its 20,000 members, the German Wind Energy cing the interests of all businesses along the solar value chain Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation (DGRV) is the cent- interests of companies from a variety of sectors, that are pur- Association (BWE) is one of the largest branch representatives for over 30 years. Currently BSW-Solar represents around ral contact partner for federal policy-makers as well as public suing the common goal of developing and marketing energy in the wind sector and the ½rst contact partner for policy- 1,000 companies. The future of its business is built on both authorities, associations and the public. The principal task of storage technologies in the areas of electricity, heat and mobi- makers, industry, science and the media in Germany. In international commercial aspects, e.g. the export of compo- the national of½ce is to provide a voice to 800 energy coopera- lity. As an industry association with an open attitude to tech- addition to its political activity, knowledge and networking is nents and services, and on local project development. BSW- tives and their 200,000 members in the federal policy debate nology, the BVES represents the interest of the German energy a driving guiding principle of the BWE. Wind energy is a Solar provides ½rst-hand information, exclusive networks and on the Energiewende. storage industry vis-á-vis policy-makers, public administrati- steady growth industry and is characterized by its innovative consultancy services as it works to eliminate investment barri- on and the public at both national and federal state level. strength. ers and to build partnerships.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Judith Reichertz Contact person: Dr. Andreas Wieg Contact person: Helena Teschner Contact person: Lars Velser Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 29 777 88 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 7262209 84 Phone: +49 (0)30 533 2069 81 Phone: +49 (0)30 212341 210 Web: www.solarwirtschaft.de Web: www.genossenschaften.de Web: www.bves.de Web: www.wind-energie.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 36 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 37 © DCSP © DENEFF e.V. © Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke e.V. © Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke © www.fotolia.de bwp വ)¯«¯ö—Ùúúç¥Ç—āÇçàºçö/¯—āZĆßóú DBV വ*¯öߗà)—ö߯öúģúúç¥Ç—āÇçà DCSP വ*¯öߗàúúç¥Ç—āÇçàºçöç९àāö—ā¯« DENEFF വ*¯öߗà2à«Ćúāöę2àÇāǗāÇđ¯ºçöà¯ö¿ę Solar Power º»¥Ç¯à¥ę

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Lobby group for companies encompassing the entire ƒ Lobby group of agriculture, forestry and farming families ƒ Public relations for solar thermal electricity and heat gene- ƒ A network of over 100 pioneering companies in the value-added chain of heat pumps ƒ Campaigns for the cultivation of renewable resources, the ration energy ef½ciency sector ƒ Public relations work promotion of bioenergy (biogas, biofuels) and renewable ƒ Promotion of research, development and demonstrations of ƒ Provides a strong voice for energy ef½ciency in politics and ƒ Further education for planners, installers and drilling energies (wood, photovoltaic, wind) solar thermal technologies the media companies ƒ Cooperation with national and international institutions and ƒ Publications on current energy ef½ciency policy issues ƒ German partner for the international EHPA heat pump seal organisations ƒ Annual energy ef½ciency sector monitor of approval ƒ Support members in market and business development ƒ The German "Perpetuum" energy ef½ciency award

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None Brussels None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Federal Association for Heat Pumps e.V. (bwp) is a professi- The German Farmers’ Association (DBV) is the free and self- The aim of the German Association for Concentrated Solar The German Industry Initiative for Energy Ef½c i e n c y onal lobby group with a current total of some 550 companies determined advocacy of agriculture and forestry, as well as Power (CSP) is to promote solar thermal electricity and heat (DENEFF) is the ½rst independent, cross-industry network of encompassing the entire value-added chain of heat pumps. farming families in Germany. About 90 % of the approxima- generation while enhancing the opportunities of German pioneering companies in the energy ef½c i e n c y s e c t o r i n These companies include the German heat pump industry tely 300,000 farms in Germany are voluntary members of the market participators in international competitions. Its mem- Germany acting as a joint political lobby group. Its aim lies in (manufacturers/distributors), energy supply companies, dril- Farmers‘ Association. DBV advocacy is diverse - from agricul- bers include consulting businesses, engineering service provi- an accelerated market development for products and services ling and supplier companies, specialised sanitation, heating tural and economic policy over ownership, legal and tax policy ders, component manufacturers, owners and operators of in the energy ef½ciency sector by means of policy-making on a and air-conditioning and electrical craft businesses, energy to environmental policy. In addition, major ½elds like social power stations as well as research institutes. In its function as consistent basis. DENEFF networks the energy ef½c i e n c y consultants, planners, appraisers, architects, associations and policy, education and social policy are covered. a lobbying group, the association campaigns for scienti½c rese- industry, analyses current political developments and puts prefabricated house manufacturers. The top priority of the arch in the CSP community as well as for raising the level of forward its own policy proposals for public debate. BWP is the market penetration of heat pump technology. awareness within the political decision-makers community and the public.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Karl-Heinz Stawiarski Contact person: Dr. Astrid Rewerts Contact person: Stephanie Bohmbach Contact person: Martin Bornholdt Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: of½[email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 208 799 711 Phone: +49 (0)30 31 904 430 Phone: +49 (0)30 609839 438 Phone: +49(0)30 36409701 Web: www.waermepumpe.de Web: www.bauernverband.de/energie Web: www.deutsche-csp.com Web: www.deneff.org City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 38 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 39 © Janto Trappe © Janto © Fachverband Biogas e.V. © DGS / Matthias Hüttmann © DIHK © Christian Gahl (Foto VKU Gebäude)

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Lobby group for consumers and users in the areas of renewa- ƒ Umbrella organisation of German Chambers of Commerce ƒ Analyses and expert advice ƒ Lobby group for biogas industry ble energies and energy ef½ciency and Industry ƒ Planning, public acceptance, nature and species conservation ƒ Advice ƒ Organiser of both national and international conferences, ƒ Advises companies on energy ef½ciency, demand side manage- ƒ Capacity Building ƒ Support for members congresses and exhibitions. ment, energy supply, self-generation through the 80 regional ƒ Conferences and workshops ƒ Participation in committees ƒ Publication of specialist magazines and a trade journal Chambers of Commerce and Industry ƒ Research and knowledge transfer ƒ Training courses and events ƒ Participation in committees at national, state, EU and inter- ƒ Training of energy managers and energy experts ƒ Public relations national level

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None DIHK in Brussels plus worldwide network of German Cham- None None bers of Commerce with 130 locations in 90 countries.

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The German Solar Energy Society (DGS) is a non-pro½t associ- The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and In- The FA Wind (Onshore Wind Energy Agency) advocates the The German Biogas Association (Fachverband Biogas) repre- ation organised on a nationwide basis and represents the inte- dustry e.V. (DIHK) is the umbrella organisation of the 80 regi- environmentally friendly development and system integrati- sents the interests of companies, operators, energy suppliers, rests of 2,700 members. As an independent consumer associa- onal Chambers of Commerce and Industry and represents 3,6 on of onshore wind energy. We bring together federal, state science and administration. It creates platforms for the exch- tion, it campaigns for the intensi½ed use of renewable energies, million companies. The DIHK joins the Federal Ministries for and local governments, conservation associations, the wind ange of opinions and knowledge and bundles the expertise focussing on solar energy. Its aim is a 100 % energy supply on the Environment (BMUB) and of Economic Affairs (BMWi) and energy industries and related businesses. We approach thus formed. The goal of the work undertaken by the associati- the basis of renewable energies and measures on energy and the of Skilled Crafts (ZDH) as a challenges with an eye on practice, an impartial viewpoint, on to ensure the development of the locally adapted biogas ef½ciency by 2050. partner of the "SME Initiative Energiewende and Climate Pro- objectively and cooperatively. production and use according to location as well as a secure, tection" (Mittelstandsinitiative Energiewende und Klima- sustainable and decentralised energy supply together with po- schutz, www.-energiewende.de). The initiative sitive effects on the environment. The promotion of a sustain- aims at helping SMEs to identify energy savings potential and able circular economy together with regional value-added to put ef½ciency measures into practice. chains represents key elements of this objective.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Matthias Hüttmann Contact person: Dr. Sebastian Bolay Contact person: Axel Tscherniak Contact person: Andrea Horbelt Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 293812 60 Phone: +49 (0)30 20308 2202 Phone: +49 (0)30 64 494 60 60 Phone: +49 (0)816198466 0 Web: www.dgs.de Web: www.dihk.de Web: www.fachagentur-windenergie.de Web: www.biogas.org City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Freising 40 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 41 © Areva Multibrid | Jan Oelker © Rheinbreitbach © Danetzki – Weidner, © FVEE/DLR © TRACTO-TECHNIK GmbH

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Bundesverband Geothermie

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Technologies for renewable energy ƒ Association of companies encompassing the entire spectrum ƒ Campaigns for the development of offshore wind energy in ƒ Lobby group of independent planning and consulting ƒ Energy ef½ciency of geothermal technologies Germany engineers ƒ Energy storage ƒ Public relations work and political dialogue ƒ Political consulting ƒ Collaboration in expert panels and committees on energy ƒ Systems technology, optimised integration of all components ƒ Knowledge transfer ƒ Exchange of knowledge and research themes in the overall energy system ƒ Congresses and workshops ƒ Public relations work ƒ Contribution to directives, laws, regulations ƒ System analysis, economic and political framework condi- ƒ Support with export ƒ Opinions on issues relating to network and system ƒ Publication of planning guides tions for a sustainable energy supply integration

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None None Brussels

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Renewable Energy Research Association (FVEE) is a The German Geothermal Association (GtV) was established in The aim of the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation The Association of Consulting Engineers (VBI) is the leading nationwide cooperation of research institutes. Its members 1991 as an amalgamation of companies and individual persons (Stiftung Offshore Windenergie) is to consolidate the role of professional organisation of independent consulting and conduct research and develop technologies for renewable from research and application. It currently has approx. 700 offshore wind energy in the of the future in Ger- planning engineering companies in Germany. Its members re- energy, energy ef½ciency, energy storage and the optimised members from the ½elds of industry, science, planning and the many and Europe, and to advance to its expansion in the inte- present a broad spectrum of modern consulting and planning integration of all system components with the aim of transfor- energy supply sector. The principal tasks of the association rests of environmental and climate protection. It supports va- services, ranging from highly specialised technical planning, ming energy supply into a sustainable energy system. The consist of informing the public on the potential uses of geo- rious political institutions and stakeholders in the expansion via consulting on energy ef½ciency through to management of FVEE represents approximately 80 % of the research capacity thermal energy for producing heat and electricity, as well as and development of offshore wind energy in Germany and major projects. As a respected dialogue partner to policy-ma- for renewable energy in Germany. conducting dialogue with political decision-makers. The GtV Europe. In this process, it informs, advises and moderates the kers and industry, the VBI campaigns for fair, performan- organises the German Geothermal Congress (DGK) and also energy policy committees, while drawing up opinions on cur- ce-based competition and a future-oriented SME policy. publishes the "Geothermal Energy" trade magazine. rent themes relating to the harvesting of wind energy at sea together with other representatives of the industry.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Niklas Martin Contact person: Gregor Dilger Contact person: Andreas Wagner Contact person: Arno Metzler Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 288 7565 71 Phone: +49 (0) 30 200 954 950 Phone: +49 (0)4451 9515 161 Phone: +49 (0)30 26062 0 Web: www.fvee.de Web: www.geothermie.de Web: www.offshore-stiftung.de Web: www.vbi.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Varel and Berlin City: Berlin 42 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 43 © VGB PowerTech e.V © VGB PowerTech © BASF SE © Wolfgang Jargstorff - Fotolia.com Jargstorff © Wolfgang Sturm © www.pixelio.de/Rainer

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At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Biodiesel, bioethanol ƒ Lobby group ƒ Professional association for electricity and heat generation ƒ Representation of interests of industrial and commercial ƒ Biofuels ƒ Engine plants, thermal turbines and power stations, water ƒ Exchange of technical experience energy consumers ƒ Sustainability power and wind energy plants ƒ Technology evaluation and development ƒ Advocacy vis-á-vis policy-makers, public authorities and ƒ Traf ½c, road traf½c, transport ƒ Energy ef½ciency technologies for production processes in ƒ Consultancy and technical services utilities ƒ Contact partner to policy-makers, media, civil society industry and trade ƒ Drawing up of VGB standards ƒ Advice on issues related to operational energy management ƒ Germany and Europe ƒ Energy ef½cient building technology ƒ Coordination of research and development ƒ Exchange of experiences in the network of the Federation of ƒ Organisation of technical conferences/workshops Industrial Energy Consumers (VIK)

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None China, Russia, Brazil, India, Japan None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Association of the German Biofuels Industry e.V. (VDB), The German Engineering Association e.V. (VDMA) represents VGB PowerTech e.V. is the European technical association for The German Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers (VIK) based in Berlin, currently has 14 full and three af½liated mem- over 3,100 companies in the capital goods industry, making it the generation of power and heat. VGB PowerTech deals with is a cross-sectoral association that consults and advocates the bers and represents the interests of the German biofuel indus- the largest industrial association in Europe. With highly inno- all the technical issues involved with power and heat generati- interests of its member companies on all questions related to try at the national and European level. The task of the associa- vative products and product solutions, its member companies on. Its tasks consist of: providing an international platform for energy economics and energy policies. VIK represents 80 % of tion lies in the lobbying of policy-makers, media and civil manufacture the technologies for the realisation of the Ener- the development, exchange and transfer of technical know- industrial energy consumption and 90 % of electricity produc- society in order to shape competitive framework conditions at giewende. These range from generation technologies in the how, acting as a "gate-keeper" and provider of technical know- tion independent from utility ½rms in Germany. The products the national and European level, as well as to represent the sec- ½elds of renewable energies, Áexible, fossil power stations, and how, orchestrating technical and operational standards, iden- and services of its members are of high signi½cance for value tor externally. storage through to energy ef½ciency technologies for industry tifying and organising joint R&D activities, providing chains, climate change and the German Energiewende. and buildings. members with access to quali½ed expertise.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Sylvia Bode Contact person: Dr. Carola Kantz Contact person: Ulrich Langnickel Contact person: Dr. Annette Loske Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 72 6259 11 Phone: +49(0) 30 306946 11 Phone: +49 (0)201 8128 238 Phone: +49 (0)201 810 84 0 Web: www.biokraftstoffverband.de Web: energie.vdma.org Web: www.vgb.org Web: www.vik.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Essen City: Essen 44 l Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups Industry: Associations / Lobby Groups l 45 © ZVSHK © Christian Gahl (Foto VKU Gebäude) © www.fotolia.com

VKU വ*¯öߗàúúç¥Ç—āÇçàçºA祗ÙnāÇÙÇāǯú ZVEI വ*¯öߗàÙ¯¥āöÇ¥—Ù—à«Ù¯¥āöçàÇ¥ ZVSHK വ German Sanitation, Heating and G—àĆº—¥āĆö¯öúģúúç¥Ç—āÇçàķà¯ö¿ęa¯¥āçö Çöçà«ÇāÇçàÇà¿úúç¥Ç—āÇçà

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Municipal utility and disposal services lobby group ƒ Lobby group ƒ Lobby group for the sanitation, heating and air conditioning ƒ Active involvement in political consensus building, energy ƒ Energy ef½ciency technologies (SHK) industry in Germany and climate protection legislation ƒ Energy ef½ciency services, contracting ƒ Coordination of the educational and master‘s examination ƒ Energy production, market design, network access and ƒ Smart grids, smart meter, smart home contents for all SHK professions charges ƒ Renewable energies and design of the electricity market ƒ Planning and implementation of quali½cation and further ƒ Municipal companies stand for on-site decentralised energy ƒ Storage technologies training measures for the SHK industry supply, using locally available renewable resources ƒ Electricity and heat ƒ Production of the technical code for its trades

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Brussels Brussels, China (EuropElectro) None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The German Association of Local Utilities (VKU) is the lobby The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers‘ Associa- The German Sanitation, Heating and Air Conditioning Associ- group representing municipal utility and disposal services in tion (ZVEI) represents the economic, technology and environ- ation (ZVSHK) is a professional organisation, a trade associati- Germany. Its over 1,400 member companies are active in ener- mental policy interests of the German electrical industry at the on and technical body representing the interests of the sanita- gy supply, water and waste water management as well as waste national, European and international level. It selectively provi- tion, heating and air conditioning trade in Germany. It is the management / city cleaning. With over 245,000 employees, the des information on the economic, technical and legal frame- biggest national association in the European Union for the members of the VKU achieved a turnover of more than 110 bil- work conditions for the electrical industry in Germany. The planning, construction and maintenance of technical systems lion euros in 2012, while in the same time investing more than ZVEI promotes the development and use of new technologies in buildings, focusing on energy and water technology. 8.6 billion euros. The VKU supports its members with a wide by means of proposals on research, technology, environmental range of services, bundles their interests and actively partici- protection, education and science policies. The Energiewende is pates in political consensus-building processes. one of its top themes.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Hans-Joachim Reck Contact person: Anke Hüneburg Contact person: Frank Ebisch Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49(0)30 58 580 202 Phone: +49 (0)30 306960 13 Phone: +49 (0)2241 9299 0 Web: www.vku.de Web: www.zvei.org Web: www.zvshk.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: St. Augustin 46 l Industry: Energy Agencies l 47 © Agentur für Erneuerbare Energien (AEE) © © MMB

Industry AEE വ*¯öߗà]¯à¯Ē—¤Ù¯à¯ö¿Ç¯ú¿¯à¥ę dena വ*¯öߗàà¯ö¿ę¿¯à¥ę Energy Agencies

At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Communication in the interest of renewable energy ƒ Energy ef½ciency, renewable energies and energy systems ƒ Organisation of events and campaigns ƒ Consultancy, studies and appraisals ƒ Project work regarding the Energiewende ƒ Campaigns ƒ Press and public relations ranging from classic print products ƒ Development of quality standards to social media channels ƒ Organisation of networks ƒ Lectures and presentations ƒ Delegation programmes throughout Germany

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None

Brief description: Brief description: The German Renewable Energies Agency (AEE) provides The German Energy Agency (dena) is the centre of excellence advocacy for a swift and complete transition to a sustainable for energy ef½ciency, renewable energies and intelligent ener- energy supply based on renewables. Its mission is to strengthen gy systems. It develops markets for energy ef½ciency and rene- public support for renewable energies in the power, heat and wable energies, cooperating for this purpose with stakeholders transport sectors. The AEE is supported by companies and from politics, industry and society. It is equally active in the associations from the renewable energy industries. AEE works building, electricity and transport areas as it is in relation to throughout Germany on a cross-party and cross-society basis. energy production, networking and storage issues. dena was Several of AEE’s communication projects are co-funded by the founded in autumn 2000 and is based in Berlin. Its sharehol- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) as ders consist of the Federal Government, KfW banking group, well as by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture Allianz SE insurance group, Deutsche Bank AG and DZ BANK (BMEL). AG.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Alexander Knebel Contact person: Jörn Wittkopf Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 200535 52 Phone: +49 (0)30 72 61 65 826 Web: www.unendlich-viel-energie.de Web: www.dena.de City: Berlin City: Berlin © Simon Kraus-Fotolia.com 48 l Industry: Energy Agencies l 49 © eaD eaD വ*¯öߗà)¯«¯ö—Ùúúç¥Ç—āÇçàçºà¯ö¿ę—à« Industry ÙÇߗā¯Zöçā¯¥āÇç࿯à¥Ç¯ú Financing and Energy Market

At a glance: ƒ Consultant to public authorities, companies and private households in energy saving potentials ƒ Renewables, energy and resource ef½ciency ƒ Planning and implementation of installations and systems ƒ Training and transfer of knowledge and skills

Branches abroad: None

Brief description: The German Federal Association of Energy and Climate Protection Agencies (eaD) is an organisation representing the joint interests of the regional and local Energy and Climate Protection Agencies in Germany. Their members advise public authorities, companies and private households in energy saving potentials and develop individual solutions and ser- vices for minimizing energy consumption.

Contact in Germany: Contact person: Michael Geißler Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 29 33 30 66 Web: www.energieagenturen.de otolia.com City: Berlin © Sergey Nivens - F 50 l Industry: Financing and Energy Market l 51 © European Energy Exchange AG © European Energy Exchange © KfW

EEX വĆöçó¯—àà¯ö¿ęė¥Ä—࿯ KfW Group Society Reasearch, Consultancy and Training At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Energy exchange where contracts on power, coal and emission ƒ Promotion of small and medium-sized companies & start-ups allowances, as well as freight and agricultural products, are ƒ Support of measures to protect the environment traded or registered for clearing ƒ Educational ½nance for retail customers ƒ Clearing and settlement services for all commodities ƒ Funding programmes for municipalities and regional ƒ Inhouse training on selected topics regarding energy trading development banks ƒ Running of the EEX Transparency Platform ƒ Export and project ½nancing ƒ Promotion of developing and transition countries

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: EEX Group operates 11 of½ces in Europe and beyond, KfW’s network includes 80 of½ces and representatives around Headquarters is in Leipzig (Germany) the world

Brief description: Brief description: The European Energy Exchange (EEX) is the leading energy As a "Bank aus Verantwortung" ( a bank committed to respon- exchange in Europe. It develops, operates and connects secure, sibility), KfW sustainably supports change in the economy, liquid and transparent markets for energy and commodities ecology and society. KfW is one of the world’s leading promo- products. At EEX, contracts on power, coal and emission allo- tional banks. With its decades of experience, KfW is commit- wances, as well as freight and agricultural products, are traded ted to improving economic, social and ecological living condi- or registered for clearing. Alongside EEX, EPEX SPOT, Power- tions all around the world on behalf of the Federal Republic of next, Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX) and Gaspoint Nordic are Germany and the federal states. In 2013, 38 % went into mea- also part of EEX Group, plus the clearing house European sures for protecting the environment and combating climate Commodity Clearing (ECC). change.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Katrin Berken Contact person: KfW

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Phone: +49 (0)341 21 56 0 Phone: +49 (0)69 7431 0

Web: www.eex.com Web: www.kfw.de/nachhaltigkeit City: Leipzig City: Frankfurt am Main © www.renac.de 52 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 53 © Aida Ivan © co online © acatech/David Ausserhofer © acatech/David © Koehler-photothek

Academy project „Energy Systems of the Future“ adelphi CLEW വ Clean Energy Wire co2online

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Policy options for the implementation of a secure, affordable ƒ Analysis of energy and climate policy ƒ Journalists’ guide to the Energiewende in English at www. ƒ Web-based advisory service for all aspects of energy and sustainable energy transition ƒ Energy and foreign policy cleanenergywire.org conservation ƒ Interdisciplinary initiative by the German Academies of ƒ Design and implementation of ½nancing mechanisms ƒ Independent, non-pro½t, committed to quality journalism ƒ Motivation and information campaigns for a wide range of Science – more than 100 experts involved ƒ Audits, management systems, communication campaigns, ƒ Energiewende facts, context, expert contacts and access target groups ƒ Energy research, research policy Benchmarking ƒ Daily news overview, in-depth background material ƒ Energy saving competitions ƒ Training, expert visits, conferences ƒ Research support on request ƒ A building database with over one million records ƒ Journalist study tours to see Energiewende ½rst-hand ƒ Practical tests with consumers, data analyses and evaluations

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: With the initiative ‚Energy Systems of the Future‘ acatech – adelphi is an independent think tank and public policy The Clean Energy Wire CLEW supports international media in The non-pro½t co2online company campaigns for the

National Academy of Science and Engineering, the National consultancy on climate, energy and environment. The Berlin their work to report on Germany’s Energiewende. Initiated by reduction of climate-damaging CO2 emissions. Since 2003, it Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Union of the German based institute offers creative solutions and tailored services the Stiftung Mercator and the European Climate Foundation, has been helping consumers to reduce their electricity and Academies of Sciences seek to provide systematic expertise for politics, business, and civil society. With a staff of 130, the independent non-pro½t service offers a daily overview of heating energy costs. With interactive EnergySavingChecks, and a set of reference points for political decisions concerning adelphi provides high- quality interdisciplinary research and the Energiewende debate, factsheets, in-depth background an energy saving account and online-based information the common goal “Energiewende“. More than 100 scientists strategic policy analysis, public policy consulting and training. material in English and a wide range of contacts and support campaigns, it provides individual motivation for saving money from various disciplines develop policy options for the Adelphi facilitates dialogues for governments, development on request. Regular journalist study tours provide ½rst-hand by means of active climate protection. The impulses for action implementation of a secure, affordable and sustainable energy cooperation, and international organizations. Since 2001, access to experts and projects. CLEW is the reporter’s guide to triggered by the campaigns have veri½a b l y c o n t r i b u t e d t o

transition. adelphi completed 800 projects and operates in 85 countries. the Energiewende. reducing CO2 emissions. In this process, co2online is supported by a powerful network of partners from the media, science, industry and politics.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Ulrich Glotzbach Contact person: Dennis Tänzler Contact person: Sandra Suck Contact person: Sebastian Metzger Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49(0)30 206309 0 Phone: +49(0)30 89000680 Phone: +49 (0)30 2844902 00 Phone: +49 (0)30 21 021 86 17 Web: www.acatech.de/esys Web: www.adelphi.de Web: www.cleanenergywire.org Web: www.co2online.com City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 54 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 55 Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik © UL International GmbH (DEWI) © UL © © DBFZ © DBFZ

DBFZ വ German Biomass Research Centre Deutsche WindGuard DEWI (UL International GmbH) /വ'ĞƌŵĂŶĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ/ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĞͬĞƵƚƐĐŚĞƐ /ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĨƺƌŶƚǁŝĐŬůƵŶŐƐƉŽůŝƚŝŬ

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Research ƒ Consulting ƒ Offshore wind energy ƒ Renewables Energies ƒ Anaerobic processes ƒ Site Assessment ƒ Research, training courses ƒ Energy Ef½ciency ƒ Processes for chemical bioenergy sources and motor fuels ƒ Measurements ƒ Measurements (power, wind, grid, loads, acoustics) ƒ Green industrial policy ƒ Intelligent biomass heating technologies ƒ Impartial Expertise ƒ Shadow impact, acoustic prognoses ƒ Social science research ƒ Catalytic pollution control ƒ Technical Inspections & Management ƒ Energy yield assessment, due diligence, turbine inspection ƒ Policy Advice ƒ Systemic contribution of biomass ƒ Wind Tunnel Centre ƒ Anemometer calibration ƒ Education and training ƒ Offshore

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None USA France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, USA, Brazil, China, India, South None Korea, Japan

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The mission of the Deutsches Biomasse Forschungszentrum In today’s complex energy market, Deutsche WindGuard is DEWI is one of the leading, independent research institutes The German Development Institute/Deutsches Institut für (DBFZ - German Biomass Research Centre), founded in 2008, is committed to providing extensive scienti½c, technical, and and service providers in the wind energy industry, combining Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) is one of the leading research to develop technical solutions and devise wide-ranging con- operational services, which are unbiased and manufactu- scienti½c expertise with technical competence. The DEWI or- institutions for international development policy. DIE works cepts for the economically, ecologically and socially sustainab- rer-independent. WindGuard is one of the world’s leading ser- ganization is a key driver of knowledge transfer, turning rese- within international research networks and its work is based le use of biomass as an energy source, based on applied lea- vice providers to renewable energy enterprises, utilities, inves- arch into actual operation and an active contributor as well as on the interplay between research, policy advice and training. ding-edge research. The DBFZ seeks to actively shape tors and the public authorities which de½ne generation creator of various studies, such as the ‘grid integration of rene- These three areas complement each other and are the factors knowledge in relation to the possibilities and prospects for the facilities as power stations. WindGuard is a holistic network wable energies’ or the ‘impact of the changes of the renewable responsible for the institute’s distinctive pro½le. DIE analyses use of biomass as an energy source in general terms. It also with a scienti½c-core leadership team and 150 experienced energy policy’. Since 1991, the DEWI has been publishing the energy transition policies and politics in emerging countries aims to safeguard the leading position enjoyed by Germany in specialists – a fact which justi½es the international renown and bi-annually DEWI Magazine and statistics for the German and Germany. the sector for the long-term. status as a competent leader of projects of all magnitudes. wind energy market.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Prof. Dr. mont Michael Nelles Contact person: Leif Rehfeldt Contact person: Till Schorer Contact person: Dr. Tilman Altenburg Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)341 2434 112 Phone: +49 (0)4451 95150 Phone: +49 (0)4421 4808 0 Phone: +49 (0)228 94927 0 Web: www.dbfz.de Web: www.windguard.com Web: www.dewi.de Web: www.die-gdi.de City: Leipzig City: Varel City: Wilhelmshaven City: Bonn 56 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 57 © Evgeny Moskvitin-Fotolia.com © Ecofys © DIW © DLR/Ernsting

DIW Berlin വ German Institute for Economic DLR വ German Aerospace Center E3G Ecofys Germany Research

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Application-oriented basic research ƒ Energy storage, electrolysis and fuel cells ƒ Independent non-pro½t organisation ƒ International consultancy company ƒ Economic policy consulting ƒ Solar thermal plants, solar power stations, solar fuels ƒ Climate and energy policy, climate diplomacy ƒ Renewable energy ƒ Studies and publications on energy policy and reform of the ƒ Energy system analysis ƒ Energy security ƒ Energy and carbon ef½ciency energy market ƒ Wind energy research ƒ Energy ef½ciency ƒ Energy systems and markets ƒ Provision of research infrastructure ƒ Combustion and gas turbine kinetics ƒ Sustainable and climate-resilient urban development ƒ Energy and climate policy ƒ Wide-ranging expertise on the energy transition ƒ Decentralised power stations ƒ Climate ½nancing ƒ Material research

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None France, Belgium, USA, Japan, Spain UK, Belgium, USA, China Netherlands, Belgium, China, USA, UK

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is The German Aerospace Center (DLR) conducts energy rese- E3G – Third Generation Environmentalism is an independent, Established in 1984 with the mission of achieving "sustainable one of the biggest economic research institutes in Germany. Its arch into an environmentally friendly, ef½cient and cost-ef- non-pro½t organisation working in the public interest to energy for everyone", Ecofys has become the leading expert in core tasks lie in application-oriented basic research and fective energy supply and storage. Projects range from basic accelerate the global transition to sustainable development. renewable energy, energy and carbon ef½ciency, energy economic policy consulting, including on the themes of energy laboratory research to applications that are economically rele- The reality is that no sector can take decisions alone. There is a systems and markets as well as energy and climate policy. The and transport as well as environmental and climate policy. As vant in terms of energy. The researchers are able to draw on need to connect across sectors and disciplinary boundaries. unique synergy between these areas of expertise is the key to an independent institution, the DIW Berlin is committed to unique test facilities in the process. The work is integrated into E3G therefore builds cross-sectoral coalitions to achieve its success. Ecofys creates smart, effective, practical and purely non-pro½t activities. As a member of the Leipzig national and international cooperations. carefully de½ned outcomes, chosen for their capacity to sustainable solutions for and with public and corporate clients Community, the DIW Berlin is mainly ½nanced by public leverage change. E3G works closely with like-minded partners all over the world. Ecofys employs over 250 experts dedicated funding. in government, politics, civil society, science, the media, public to solving energy and climate challenges. interest foundations, etc.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Renate Bogdanovic Contact person: Nadine Sixel Contact person: Dr. Sabrina Schulz Contact person: Yvonne Offermann Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 89789 0 Phone: +49 (0)2203 601 3961 Phone: +49 (0)30 2887 3405 Phone: +49 (0)221 27070 100 Web: www.diw.de Web: www.dlr.de Web: www.e3g.org Web: www.ecofys.com City: Berlin City: Cologne City: Berlin City: Cologne 58 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Taining Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 59 © acatech/David Ausserhofer © acatech/David © Energy Brainpool Gmbh Co. KG © Ecologic Institut © pressmaster-Fotolia.com

Ecologic Institute EEFA വ Energy Environment Forecast Analysis Energiewende Research Forum Energy Brainpool

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Renewable energies, energy ef½ciency ƒ Research, policy consulting ƒ Energiewende ƒ Analyses and studies on energy market design, electricity ƒ Market-based emissions reduction instruments ƒ Producing energy balances and energy statistics ƒ Dialogue with stakeholders price developments and inÁuences of renewable energies ƒ Adaptation strategies to climate change ƒ Conducting studies on themes, including emission trading ƒ Energy research ƒ Individual consulting services on business models and mar- ƒ Policy evaluation, mix of instruments systems and climate protection policy instruments ƒ Transdisciplinary perspective of the energy system keting strategies ƒ Research on acceptance and governance of transformation ƒ Renewable energy ƒ Supporting market entry processes ƒ Energy ef½ciency ƒ Training for the energy sector ƒ International, environmental policy events

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Brussels, Washington DC None None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Ecologic Institute is a private, independent institute for The Energy Environment Forecast Analysis (EEFA) Institute is Initiated and ½nanced by the German Federal Ministry of Energy Brainpool Gmbh & Co. KG is the independent market environmental research. International and transdisciplinary an independent research institute. Activities are primarily Education and Research, the „Energiewende Research Forum” specialist for the energy sector, focusing on electricity and project teams investigate applied sustainability research. As a concerned with energy and environmental issues, and its rese- is a transdisciplinary platform assembling stakeholders of the e n e r g y t r a d i n g i n E u r o p e . E n e r g y B r a i n p o o l ’ s e x p e r t i s e mediator between science, industry, policy-makers and arch ½ndings are presented to political decision-makers as well Energiewende from politics, academia, industry and civil encompasses the analysis, forecasting and modelling of energy society, the Ecologic Institute possesses a wide range of as industry in the form of consulting services. The EEFA pro- society. Drawing on the results from the academy project markets and prices, scienti½c and practical studies and indivi- technical and method knowledge. It produces policy analyses duces the energy balances for the German Government, coor- “Energy Systems of the Future”, the members discuss and dual advisory services, as well as training and expert instructi- and collaborates with governments, parliaments, the EU, the dinates the drawing up of the national energy statistics for the assess various policy options for the ef½cient implementation on courses for the energy sector. For over ten years, Energy United Nations and associations. Its ½ndings are based on International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris and provides cur- of the Energiewende and recommend long-term priorities for Brainpool has combined knowledge and expertise with practi- scienti½c fact are applicable, useful and available when needed. rent energy data for the national greenhouse gas inventories. energy research funding. cal experience in the ½eld of controllable and Áuctuating ener- gy sources.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Matthias Duwe Contact person: Elmar Hillebrand Contact person: Dr. Kathrin Goldammer Contact person: Tobias Kurth Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 86880 0 Phone: +49 (0)251 488 2316 Phone: +49(0)30 206309 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 767654 10 Web: www.ecologic.eu Web: www.eefa.de Web: www.acatech.de/esys Web: www.energybrainpool.com City: Berlin City: Berlin, Münster City: Berlin City: Berlin 60 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 61 © Fraunhofer © GIZ © EWI Cologne © F S/Stephanie Leisten

EWI വ Institute of Energy Economics at the GBG (FÖS) വ Green Budget Germany Fraunhofer വ Fraunhofer Society for the GIZ വ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale University of Cologne Promotion of Applied Research Zusammenarbeit GmbH

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Research and teaching in energy economics ƒ Market-based instruments for environmental policy ƒ Renewable energies ƒ Supporting the German Government in achieving its interna- ƒ Science-based studies for the energy industry and political (environmental taxation, removal of environmentally ƒ Ef ½ciency technologies tional cooperation objectives practice harmful subsidies and emissions trading) ƒ Buildings – components and systems ƒ Advisor to governments as well as public and private ƒ Current focus on European regulation policy, ef½cient mar- ƒ Studies, appraisals, concept development ƒ Intelligent energy networks institutions kets design, integration of renewable energies and security of ƒ Public relations, events ƒ Energy storage ƒ Provision of advice and support on the introduction and electricity and gas supply ƒ Technology-speci½c training and further education development of renewable energies as well as the saving of energy

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None Europe, North and South America as well as Asia GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide, registe- red of½ces are in Bonn und Eschborn, Germany

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: As a leading international research institute in energy econo- Green Budget Germany (GBG) is a non-governmental and With 66 institutes and research units at locations throughout GIZ - a innovative partner for the global challenges of tomor- mics, the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of independent political think tank. GBG perceives itself as a net- Germany the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the leading organisa- row. The wide range of services offered by the GIZ are based on Cologne (EWI) combines pure academic research with work of experts and is both an initiator and consensus media- tion for applied research in Europe. The staff of nearly 24,000 a wealth of regional and technical expertise and on tried and p r a c t i c e - o r i e n t e d a p p l i e d r e s e a r c h ( g u i d i n g p r i n c i p l e : tor vis-à-vis decision-makers and stakeholders in the debate on w o r k s w i t h a n a n n u a l r e s e a r c h b u d g e t t o t a l i n g m o r e t h a n tested management know-how. The GIZ is a German federal ' E x p l o r i n g e n e r g y m a r k e t s – e n h a n c i n g d e c i s i o n s ' ) . T h e an ecological-social market economy – with market-based ins- two billion euros. Of this sum, around 1.7 billion is generated enterprise and offers workable, sustainable and effective solu- institute considers itself as a think tank for the future design of truments for environmental policy forming the thematic through contract research. More than 70 % of this revenue is tions in political, economic and social change processes. the German and European energy markets. It explores innova- focus. By means of studies, concept development, events and derived from contracts with industry and from publicly ½nan- tive solutions for problems in the energy economical ½e l d . public relations, GBG strives to develop the social market eco- ced research projects. International collaborations around the Decision-makers in business, government and society are nomy into an ecological-social market economy. world ensure direct access to regions of the greatest importan- provided with in-depth analyses as a sound basis for their ce to present and future scienti½c progress and economic decisions. development.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Bettzüge Contact person: Swantje Küchler Contact person: Dr. Marie-Luise Pörtner Contact person: Bernhard Zymla Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)221 27729 108 Phone: +49 (0)30 76 23 991 30 Phone: +49 (0)89 1205 4411 Phone: +49 (0)6196 79 0 Web: www.ewi.uni-koeln.de Web: www.foes.de Web: www.fraunhofer.de Web: www.giz.de/energie City: Cologne City: Berlin City: Munich Stadt Eschborn 62 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 63 © Ide / Studio Blofield © IE Lepizig © Markus Breig, KIT © IASS Potsdam

Helmholtz Association of German Research IASS വ Institute for Advanced Sustainability IdE Institute decentralised Energy Technologies IE Leipzig വ Leipzig Institute for Energy Centres Studies e.V.

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Development of systems solutions for the Energiewende by ƒ Supporting research and development in global sustainability ƒ Publicly funded, application-related research and ƒ Energy demand and the energy market employing large-scale research infrastructures ƒ International dimension of the Energiewende development projects ƒ Energy technology and energy systems ƒ Basic research and technology development in the ½eld of PV, ƒ Global opportunities presented by renewable energy ƒ Research contracts for companies ƒ Feasibility studies and forecasts for renewable energy markets solar thermal, wind, geothermal, bioenergy and solar fuels ƒ Financing and Áexibility for renewable energy systems ƒ Product developments ƒ Transport and mobility ƒ Novel technologies and concepts for energy storage and ƒ From coal to renewables – shaping structural change ƒ Application and demonstration projects ƒ Energy and climate protection concepts energy distribution ƒ Communication with representatives from business, politics ƒ Technology transfer ƒ Socio-political concepts ƒ Energy ef½cient processes and society ƒ Promotion of young scientists and engineers

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Brussels, Russia, China None None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving grand Founded in 2009, the Institute for Advanced Sustainability The Institute of decentralised Energy Technologies (IdE) was The Leipzig Institute for Energy (IE Leipzig) is one of the lea- challenges of society, science and industry by performing Studies e.V. (IASS Potsdam) integrates and mobilises knowledge established to develop new concepts, strategies, products and ding consulting institutes on energy policy in Germany. The cutting-edge research in strategic programmes in the ½elds of from science, society and politics to initiate and support services for the growing markets of a decentralised energy ½elds of activity of the Leipzig Institute for Energy are syste- energy, earth and environment, health, key technologies, sustainability transformations. It provides scienti½c guidance industry. As a cooperation platform for industry, science and matically oriented towards the value-added chain of the ener- matter and aeronautics, space and transport. With more than to drive and shape the Energiewende in Germany, Europe and policy-makers, the IdE strengthens the application-oriented gy industry, ranging from energy production, via distribution 38,000 employees in 18 research centres and an annual budget beyond. The IASS connects insights in terms of technology, research and development as well as the technology transfer in through to its ef½cient use. With regard to the energy system of almost €4 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s enabling environments, and ½nancial frameworks to ful½l the the ½eld of renewable energies and energy ef½c i e n c y . I n and its complex interrelationships, the aspect of "energy and largest research organisation. promise of sustainable energy for all. As a facilitator of working on projects, the IdE cooperates closely with specialist society" enjoys a high priority in the provision of technical transdisciplinary dialogues, the IASS understands the departments of the University of Kassel. advice. Energiewende in its European and global context and connects successful practices and lessons learned.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Tobias Sontheimer Contact person: Dr. Sebastian Helgenberger Contact person: Dr. Martin Hoppe-Kilpper Contact person: Werner Bohnenschäfer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 206329 17 Phone: +49 (0)331 288 22382 Phone: +49 (0)561 788 096 10 Phone: +49 (0)341 22 47 62 0 Web: www.helmholtz.de Web: www.iass-potsdam.de Web: www.ide-kassel.de Web: www.ie-leipzig.com Stadt Berlin City: Potsdam City: Kassel City: Leipzig 64 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 65 © IWU © IZESgGmbH © ifeu © Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Cologne

IFEU വ Institute for Energy and Environmental IW Köln വ Cologne Institute for Economic IWU വ Institute for Housing and Environment IZES gGmbH Institute for Future Energy Systems Research Heidelberg Research

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Renewable energies, energy ef½ciency, energy saving ƒ Reports and studies on the economic effects of the energy ƒ Basic research and application-oriented research ƒ Research, advisory, planning and implementation of innova- ƒ Analyses, modelling and scenarios in the electricity, heating transition ƒ Research ½elds: living, energy, integrated sustainable tive measures and transport sectors ƒ Energy costs and competitiveness, distribution effects in development ƒ Energy markets ƒ Policy consulting and policy instruments the area of industry and households, industrial energy ƒ Electricity market design and supply security ƒ Building and product strategies consumption, renewable energies, design of the electricity ƒ Development of rural areas ƒ Life cycle assessment market and security of energy supply ƒ Urban development, the city of the future ƒ Sustainability studies ƒ Micro-data-based analysis, empirical surveys ƒ Technological innovations

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None Brussels None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidel- The Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) is a registe- The Institute for Housing and Environment (IWU) is a Research at Institute for Future Energy Systems (IZES gGmbH) berg (IFEU) is one of the leading environmental research and red association with a membership consisting of German busi- non-pro½t research institution belonging to the state of Hesse focuses on the preparation of scienti½c concepts and expertise consultancy institutes in Germany and creates signi½c a n t nesses and employers‘ associations as well as of individual and the city of Darmstadt (as partners). The IWU is active both for the development of energy systems of the future as well as policy instruments, scenarios and strategies for renewable companies. The IW has set itself the task of creating and i n t h e a r e a o f b a s i c r e s e a r c h a n d i n a p p l i c a t i o n - o r i e n t e d holistic resource utilisation strategies. These include advisory, energies and energy ef½ciency both at national and internatio- imparting economic knowledge and thus prompting change. research. Its three ½elds of research comprise living (housing supporting and performing activities associated with the ini- nal level. The IFEU conducts technology impact assessments, Its studies, projects and policy recommendations identify the market analysis, housing policy), energy (rational use of energy tiation, planning and implementation of innovative measures life cycle assessments, as well as economic and energy policy risks and opportunities for economy and society. The research in residential buildings) and integrated sustainable develop- designed for the rational utilisation of energy as well as the analyses. Its customers include ministries and public authori- is based on empirical principles and sound scienti½c ment (projects at the various levels of city/region, district and promotion and use of renewable energies within the frame- ties, associations, energy suppliers and manufacturers. methodology. building). work of the energy transition. This involves – as appropriate – the integration or systematic consideration of energy-techni- cal, energy economic and material Áow-oriented issues.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Martin Pehnt Contact person: Dr. Thilo Schaefer Contact person: Dr. Monika Meyer Contact person: Michaela Schlichter Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)6221 4767 0 Phone: +49 (0)221 4981 791 Phone: +49 (0)6151 2904 0 Phone: +49 (0)681 9762 840 Web: www.ifeu.de Web: www.iwkoeln.de Web: www.iwu.de Web: www.izes.de City: Heidelberg City: Cologne City: Darmstadt City: Saarbrücken 66 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 67 © ko-Institut e.V. © ko-Institut © apops - Fotolia.com © www.pixelio.de/IRainer Sturm © www.pixelio.de/IRainer © Frank Vinken

Leibniz Gemeinschaft വ Leibniz Association Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Öko-Institut e.V. വ Oeko-Institute for Applied Prognos Technology

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Interdisciplinary research on Energiewende ƒ Basic research in the ½elds of energy conversion, generation, ƒ Research and advisory ƒ Policy consultancy on future society-shaping themes in ƒ Centralized vs. decentralized systems storage and ef½ciency ƒ Climate protection and energy policy in Germany political, economic and social areas ƒ Social vs. private interests ƒ Development of a new source of energy via nuclear fusion ƒ Climate policy in the EU and internationally ƒ Conducting studies on the basis of political decision-making ƒ Global vs. local impacts ƒ Development of new materials for the ef½cient use of sources ƒ Phase-out of nuclear energy in Germany – facts and ƒ Topics: economic and labour affairs, society and the state, of energy background information location and region, business and innovation, energy and ƒ Process and structural optimization for the generation and ƒ Bioenergy, transport, energy ef½ciency, consumption climate protection and infrastructure and transportation supply of energy

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Brussels Brussels None Switzerland, Brussels

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Leibniz Association amalgamates 89 independent research The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft conducts basic research in ½elds In its book “Energy transition – growth and prosperity without For more than 50 years, Prognos has been dealing with the to- institutions from the ½elds of natural science, engineering and including energy conversion, generation, storage and oil and uranium” published in 1980, Oeko-Institut presented pics of the future that impact on markets and society. In environmental research, economics, spatial research and ef½ciency. It is aiming to develop a new source of energy scenarios for an alternative energy future. Since then these consulting departments that cooperate on an interdisciplinary social sciences, as well as the humanities. Leibniz Institutes through research into nuclear fusion. Researchers at the MPG scenarios have been continuously updated and developed basis, Prognos helps decision-makers in business, public sector address socially, economically and ecologically relevant issues. are also developing new materials, in particular catalysts for further. Based on value-oriented research, the institute provi- entities and political organisations to seize opportunities and They maintain scienti½c infrastructures and provide research- energy conversion, e.g. in fuel cells or batteries, for the storage des consultancy for decision-makers in politics, industry and minimise risks. based services. The Leibniz Institutes employ some 17,500 of energy, such as in chemical form, for more ef½cient use of civil society, showing them ways of tackling the environmen- persons, including 8,800 scientists and possess a total budget of fossil fuels as well as the opening-up of new sources of energy, tal challenges we face in an age of rapid social change and glo- 1.5 billion euros. such as waste wood and straw. balisation. The experts draw upon a broad array of scienti½c and research methods and also employ a transdisciplinary approach in their work.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Karin Effertz Contact person: Peter Hergersberg Contact person: Mandy Schoßig Contact person: Prognos Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 20 60 49 0 Phone: +49 (0)89 2108 1536 Phone: +49 (0)761 45 29 50 Phone: +49 (0)30 520059 279 Web: www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de Web: www.mpg.de Web: www.oeko.de; www.energiewende.de Web: www. prognos.com City: Berlin City: Munich City: Freiburg City: Berlin 68 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 69 © www.fotolia.com © www.renac.de © FVEE/DLR © RENAC

Rat für Nachhaltige Entwicklung വ Council for RENAC വ Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) Renewables Grid Initiative RLI വ Reiner Lemoine Institute Sustainable Development

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Advising the Federal Government ƒ Renewable energy and energy ef½ciency ƒ Electricity infrastructure for the energy transition ƒ Objective: scienti½c attendance of the Energiewende towards ƒ Supporting the continuing development of the national ƒ Tailor-made training, open training and online training ƒ Public acceptance of electricity grid development 100 % renewable energy strategy on sustainability ƒ Master’s degrees: GPE-New Energy Technologies, MBA ƒ Environmental impacts of electricity grids ƒ Optimized energy systems, mobility with RE, off-grid systems ƒ Events designed to further develop sustainability aspects Renewables, Energy & Resource Ef½ciency (ERE International) ƒ International workshops to exchange knowledge & experience and monitoring of transformation processes ƒ Projects designed to anchor sustainability in society ƒ Capacity building: train-the-trainer, capacity needs ƒ Best practice project with annual publication to above ƒ Core competencies: energy system simulation and assessment, training materials, turnkey training centres and mentioned topics optimization for the regional integration of all renewable quality assurance ƒ Mediator between environmental groups and grid operators energies

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None Mexico None None

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Council for Sustainable Development (Rat für Nachhaltige The Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) is one of the leading The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) promotes 100 % integrati- Reiner Lemoine Institut (RLI) is an independent non-pro½t Entwicklung) consists of 15 public ½gures. Its tasks comprise international providers of education, training and capacity on of electricity produced from renewable energy sources. research institute that works on scienti½c questions within the developing contributions to implement the National building services in the ½elds of renewable energy and energy Since 2009, a total of 15 transmission system operators and ½eld of renewable energy. Core competences of RLI are energy Sustainability Strategy, specifying concrete areas for action ef½ciency. RENAC delivers customized educational contents environmental organisations have been working together on system modeling and simulations of renewable electricity, and projects, as well as making sustainability an important along the whole value chain; starting from the setting up of the promotion of a network for the easy integration of electri- heat and fuel generation in hybrid systems, mini grids and re- public issue. The Federal Chancellor is political frameworks, to ½nancing, design and installation, city produced from both centralised and decentralised rene- gional to global grid areas. continuing the national Sustainability Strategy. through to operation and maintenance of renewable energy or wable energy sources. This grid development should be energy ef½ciency applications. Specialized in the renewable ef½cient, sustainable, timely, environmentally friendly, and energy sector, RENAC transfers know-how on various green socially acceptable to all stakeholders. technologies.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Prof. Dr. Günther Bachmann Contact person: Manolita Contact person: Theresa Schneider Contact person: Dr. Claus Beneking Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 338424 121 Phone: +49 (0)30 52 689 58 84 Phone: +49 (0)30 7677 19 450 Phone: +49 (0)30 5304 2000 Web: www.nachhaltigkeitsrat.de Web: www.renac.de Web: www.renewables-grid.eu Web: www.rl-institut.de/en City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 70 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 71 © SRU © Shutterstock © Research Center for Energy Economics © www.fotolia.com

Research Center for Energy Economics RWI വ Rheinisch-Westfaelisches Institut für SRU വ German Advisory Council on the WEC വWorld Energy Council വtĞůƚĞŶĞƌŐŝĞƌĂƚ Wirtschaftsforschung Environment ĞƵƚƐĐŚůĂŶĚ

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Holistic and fuel independent research in the transport, ƒ Evaluation of environmental and energy policy instruments ƒ Interdisciplinary, scienti½c policy consultancy ƒ Concerned with international long-term energy issues and electricity and heating sector ƒ Environmental, energy, and resource economics ƒ Environmental policy provides input to the national debate ƒ Energy economics (production, grids and storage) ƒ Renewable energies ƒ Energy and climate policy ƒ Representation of the German energy sector within the ƒ Buildings and devices ƒ Energy ef½ciency monitoring ƒ Energy ef½ciency global World Energy Council network ƒ Resources and climate protection ƒ Evidence-based evaluation of development measures ƒ Electricity market ƒ Production of surveys and reports on current international ƒ 100 % renewable energy supply energy issues and organisation of energy expert conferences

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None None WEC is the global energy leaders’ forum with member committees in over 90 countries; head of½ce: London, UK

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Research Center for Energy Economics is an independent The Rheinisch-Westfaelisches Institut fuer Wirtschaftsfor- The German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) is an The World Energy Council (WEC) is the main impartial energy institution focusing on delivering substantiated answers to schung (RWI) is a leading centre for economic research and expert advisory body whose mission is to describe and assess network promoting an affordable, stable and environmentally research questions in the ½elds of energy economics and power evidence-based policy advice in Germany. The Institute‘s rese- environmental conditions, problems, and political trends and sensitive energy system for the greatest bene½t of all. As the engineering. The institution‘s research reaches across the areas arch ranges from the individual to the world economy and is to point out solutions and preventive measures. The SRU national member committee for Germany, Weltenergierat - of economic, public and private life. Free of political inÁuence, structured along four "competence areas": "Labor Markets, consists of seven university professors from different Deutschland is dedicated to raising awareness for global as- the FfE is in the position to base the answers to these questions Education, Population", "Health Economics", "Macroecono- disciplines who have special expert knowledge and experience pects in the national energy debate. As the voice of the German exclusively on the results of a variety of analytical research mics and Public Finance", and "Environment and Resources". in matters of environmental protection. This composition energy sector, it intensively contributes to the WEC working methods. The FfE aims to pave the way towards the rational The latter focuses on the evaluation of environmental and guarantees an interdisciplinary mode of operation, which programme. Besides acting both as a global energy informati- and ef½cient use of energy in all areas of society. energy policy instruments. takes into account scienti½c, technological, economic, legal on hub and national industry representation, Weltenergierat and ethical perspectives. German energy policy is one of the organises conferences and conducts own studies, exploring the SRU’s key areas of work. bene½ts of coordinated energy markets and policies.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany:

Contact person: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Mauch Contact person: Prof. Dr. Manuel Frondel Contact person: Dr. Christian Hey Contact person: Dr. Carsten Rolle Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)89 158121 0 Phone: +49 (0)201 8149 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 263696 110 Phone: +49 (0)30 2061 6750 Web: www.ffe.de Web: www.rwi-essen.de Web: www.umweltrat.de Web: www.weltenergierat.de City: München City: Essen City: Berlin City: Berlin 72 l Society: Research, Consultancy and Training Society: Research, Consultancy and Training l 73 © ZSW (www.zsw-bw.de) © WBGU Institut / Foto© Wuppertal http //larslangemeier.de

WGBU വ German Advisory Council on Global Wuppertal Institut – Wuppertal Institute for ZSW വ Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Change Climate, Environment and Energy Research Baden-Wuerttemberg

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Science-based policy advice on Global Change ƒ Renewable energies and energy ef½ciency in the sustainable ƒ Applied research in the ½elds of photovoltaic energy, ƒ Recommendations for policy-makers and research energy system renewable fuels, battery technology, fuel cells ƒ Preparation of reports and policy papers (German/English) ƒ Economic and political energy aspects ƒ Economical analyses of energy systems ƒ Monitoring and assessment of international environmental ƒ Socio-economic analyses ƒ Energy concepts which are economically, ecologically and and development policy ƒ Multi-criteria technology evaluation socially sustainable ƒ Impulses for the transformation to sustainability ƒ Regenerative fuels and energy sources ƒ Dialogue events ƒ Sustainable urban city development

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None Solar Testing Facility in Girona, Spain

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) The Wuppertal Institute undertakes research and develops The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Ba- provides guidance for political decision-makers. A large models, strategies and instruments for transitions to a sustain- den-Wuerttemberg (ZSW) is one of the leading institutes for number of decisions have to be taken without the interaction able development at local, national and international level fo- applied research in the ½elds of photovoltaic energy, renewable of global and development problems being understood in cussing on the resources, climate and energy related challen- fuels, battery technology, fuel cells and energy systems analy- detail. The WBGU communicates complex interrelationships, ges and their relation to economy and society. It addresses sis. Its main task is technology transfer in renewable energy. estimates risks and proposes "planetary guardrails" (e.g. the questions of technology and infrastructure based on a system The three ZSW sites at Stuttgart, Ulm and Widderstall are cur- 2°C target for climate protection), which should not be analytical perspective. In the ½elds of energy and mobility it rently staffed with around 240 scientists, engineers and overstepped. Thus the WBGU facilitates fact-based political explores what technical and social innovations will facilitate technicians supported by 120 research and student assistants. and social dialogues and assists political decision-making. the transition to sustainable structures, as well as sustainable strategies and instruments for effective and integrated energy, transport and climate policies.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Inge Paulini Contact person: Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischedick Contact person: Claudia Brusdeylins Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 263948 0 Phone: +49 (0)202 2492 0 Phone: +49 (0)711 7870 0 Web: www.wbgu.de Web: wupperinst.org Web: www.zsw-bw.de City: Berlin City: Wuppertal City: Stuttgart 74 l Society: Civil Stakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks) l 75 © 00 prozent erneuerbar stiftung Agora Energiewende / Rolf Schulten ©

Society 100 prozent erneuerbar stiftung Agora Energiewende Civil Stakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks)

At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Non-pro ½t think tank ƒ Renewable energies and energy ef½ciency ƒ Geographical distribution of wind and solar energy ƒ Electricity market design ƒ Regional energy concepts, regional virtual power plants and ƒ Stakeholder dialogues user preferences for regionally generated green energy ƒ Studies and events on the challenges facing the energy ƒ Design and marketing of regional energy products transition ƒ Political and legal framework of the switch to renewables ƒ Web tools to create transparency ƒ European energy cooperation

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: None None

Brief description: Brief description: The 100 prozent erneuerbar stiftung acts as an intermediary Agora Energiewende is a think tank established by the Merca- between science, business, politics and society. As a non-pro½t tor Foundation and the European Climate Foundation. It making think tank, it generates knowledge where it identi½es enjoys political and economic independence. Working on a shortcomings, analyses available empirical data on decentrali- scienti½c basis, Agora Energiewende develops calculated paths sation in practice, and makes its ½ndings available to all stake- as to how the transformation to an electricity system almost holders in the new energy era. The 100 prozent erneuerbar stif- totally based on renewable energies can be achieved. The wor- tung is guided in its work by the concepts of community and king results are discussed and substantiated at public events the decentralised generation of energy. and in stakeholder dialogues with experts and decision-ma- kers of key energy policy organisations.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Barbara Hennecke Contact person: Christoph Podewils Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 240876092 Phone: +49 (0)30 284 4901 00 Web: www.100-prozent-erneuerbar.de Web: www.agora-energiewende.org City: Berlin City: Berlin © rawpixel - Fotolia.com © rawpixel 76 l Society: Civil Stakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks) Society: Civil Stakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks) l 77 © Wagenzik, IFOK © Wagenzik, © Gordon Welters/Greenpeace © J rg Farys © istockphoto

BUND വ Friends of the Earth Germany DFBEE വ*¯öߗàƎ)ö¯à¥ÄNº»¥¯ºçö]¯à¯Ē—¤Ù¯ Germanwatch Greenpeace Energies

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Energy transition (renewable energy ressources and ƒ Renewable energies (wind, PV, biogas) ƒ National, EU and international energy and climate policies ƒ Campaigns ef½ciency) ƒ Grids, electricity market, supply security, energy storage ƒ Investment into the energy transition ƒ Reasons and consequences of climate change ƒ Climate protection ƒ Germany and France ƒ Lobbying, research, think tank, education, campaign and ƒ Climate protection and renewable energy ƒ Technical statements and inputs into expert dialogues ƒ Conferences public relations work ƒ Fossil energy and nuclear power ƒ Campaigns and mobilisation ƒ Background papers ƒ Climate protection and adaptation to climate change ƒ Protecting the world‘s ancient forests, oceans and biodiversity ƒ Information ƒ Translations ƒ Sustainable agriculture, genetic engineering, pesticides, ƒ Network and exchange of best practices chemistry

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Amsterdam (Friends of the Earth international) and Brussels France None Greenpeace is represented by national and regional of½ces in (Friends of the Earth Europe) 49 countries

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) The German-French Of½ce for Renewable Energies ( ) is tasked Germanwatch is an independent environmental and Greenpeace is an international environmental organisation has over 500,000 members and supporters and is reckoned to with promoting dialogue between the industry and policy-ma- development organisation engaged in the preservation of advocating the protection of natural resources through be one of the biggest non-governmental organisations in Ger- king stakeholders of both countries and developing a network. livelihoods and ensuring global equity. Its most important non-violent actions. Its aim is to prevent environmental dama- many. For decades, climate protection and nuclear power pha- Its work comprises the themes of EE, wind, PV goals are to prevent climate change (climate protection, ges, to change behaviour patterns and to enforce solutions. se-out ranked among its main ½e l d s o f a c t i v i t y . T h e B U N D C, biogas as well as those pertaining to the energy transition, adaptation, fair solutions for losses and damages), to secure the Greenpeace is non-partisan and completely independent from actively comments on legislative initiatives and gets involved such as power grids, supply security and market integration. right to food worldwide and to achieve corporate accountability policy, parties and industry. In Germany, nearly 600.000 peop- in public debates with technical inputs. It informs and mo- The work of the DFBEE is supported by companies, industrial for human rights and resource conservation. Central elements le donate to Greenpeace, ensuring the daily work for the pro- bilses civil society on and for the Energiewende. associations and the governments. The of½ces in Berlin and of our work are targeted dialogues with politicians and tection of the environment. Paris are directly located in the relevant ministries, thus enab- business representatives, science-based analyses, education ling an exchange with the policy-makers. and public relations work as well as campaigning.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Antje von Broock Contact person: Mélanie Persem Contact person: Christoph Bals Contact person: Cornelia Deppe-Burghardt Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 275 86 434 Phone: +49 (0)30 18 615 6803 Phone: +49 (0)228 60 492 0 Phone: +49 (0)40 30618 0 Web: www.bund.net Web: www.d»ee.eu Web: www.germanwatch.org Web: www.greenpeace.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Bonn City: Hamburg 78 l Society: Civil Stakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks) Society: Civil Stakeholders (NGOs, Think Tanks) l 79 © WWF/ David Biene © NABU / E. Neuling © vzbv/Raum

NABU - German Nature and Biodiversity vzbv - Federation of German Consumer WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature Conservation Union Organisations

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Strengthening the environmentally sound Energiewende ƒ Energy markets, renewable energies, energy ef½ciency, energy ƒ Energy transition (renewables, power market, ef½ciency) ƒ Increase of energy ef½ciency poverty ƒ Science-based solutions for politics, economy and society for ƒ Transition from a fossil to an environmentally sound ƒ Consumer policy lobbying a low-carbon future renewable energy system ƒ Political consulting ƒ Observer status at international conferences ƒ Supervision of discussions on the power supply line ƒ Law enforcement rights development, supervision of fossil fuel projects ƒ Energy consulting and energy checks for consumers ƒ National and international climate policy

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Brussels (BirdLife) Brussels WWF works in more than 100 countries on six continents and has 90 of½ces in more than 40 countries.

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: With 560,000 members and sponsors, the Nature and Biodiver- The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) is one of the largest and sity Conservation Union (NABU) is the largest environmental represents consumers vis-à-vis policy-makers, industry and most experienced conservation organisations and the biggest organisation in Germany. For over 115 years, it has campa- administration and enforces consumer rights before the and most respected in Germany. It is supported by 5 million igned to protect nature and secure it for future generations. Its courts. It is the umbrella organisation of 16 consumer centres people worldwide. The WWF‘s national and international most important tasks include the preservation of habitats and at the federal state level and 25 further consumer organisations. projects make it possible to achieve its goals and prove that biodiversity, the sustainability of agriculture, forestry and wa- Together they form a powerful and diverse network for a high conserving the world‘s biological diversity and the responsible ter resources management, but also climate protection. One of level of consumer protection. The vzbv campaigns for a use of renewable natural resources are compatible with its key concerns is to enhance the signi½cance of intact nature limitation and a fair distribution of the costs involved in the sustainable economic development. in our society. NABU has over 2,000 groups and some 70 infor- energy transition, while supporting measures designed to mation centres throughout Germany. increase energy ef½ciency.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Sebastian Scholz Contact person: Ingmar Streese Contact person: Regine Günther Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 284984 1617 Phone: +49 (0)30 25800 0 Phone: +49 (0)30 311 777 700 Web: www.nabu.de Web: www.vzbv.de Web: www.wwf.de City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 80 l Society: Foundations of the Political Parties l 81 © Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) © Friedrich Naumann Stiftung

Society Friedrich Ebert Foundation Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Foundations of the Political Parties

At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Public events, dialogue and discussion forums ƒ Socio-political and democratic education ƒ Studies and expertise on energy policy ƒ Creating energy policy concepts and their dissemination ƒ Exchange programmes, information, training schemes ƒ Promoting science, political research and advice ƒ Background discussions on the Energiewende for partners ƒ Awarding scholarships, offering programmes accompanying worldwide and in Germany studies

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: 109 representatives in Asia, Africa, America and Europe Active in more than 60 countries worldwide

Brief description: Brief description: As the oldest political foundation in Germany, the Friedrich Energy secures freedom and prosperity. For this reason, liberal Ebert Foundation campaigns for the development of political education in the Friedrich Naumann Foundation democracy in over 100 countries and in Germany. The Fried- stands for freedom as well as for free and future-oriented rich Ebert Foundation possesses a large international network competition in the energy industry. It promotes students and of experts in the ½eld of energy policy. It offers a wide range of doctoral candidates in their study and in the development of dialogue and discussion formats as well as information possi- innovative energy concepts while organising the political bilities relating to the opportunities and challenges presented dialogue for a competitive and innovation-oriented energy by the Energiewende. supply with partners in over 60 countries.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Dr. Philipp Fink Contact person: Steffen Hentrich Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)30 26935 0 Phone: +49(0)30 2887 7836 Web: www.fes.de Web: www.freiheit.org City: Berlin City: Berlin © pressmaster- Fotolia.com © pressmaster- 82 l Society: Foundations of the Political Parties Society: Foundations of the Political Parties l 83 © Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung/Urban © Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung © Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung e.V. © cc-by-sa Nicola Schaller

Hanns Seidel Foundation Heinrich Böll Foundation Konrad Adenauer Foundation Rosa Luxemburg Foundation

At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: At a glance: ƒ Democratic and civic education ƒ Think tank and discourse platform for a green energy policy ƒ Civic education, political consulting and studies on the ƒ Political education ƒ Participation in the energy dialogue by means of conferences ƒ Political education on the Energiewende in Germany implementation, acceptance and international perception of ƒ Discussion forum for critical thinking and political alternatives and publications ƒ Scienti½c studies on economic, technical and political aspects the Energiewende ƒ Promoting young intellectuals by means of scholarships ƒ Conducting political education seminars in the ½elds of relating to the further development of the energy market ƒ International exchange and networking on energy issues for ƒ Driving force for self-determined social political activity energy, renewable energy and sustainability. ƒ Internationally oriented communication for a sustainable policy-makers, industry, academia and society ƒ Publications, events and analyses on the subject of energy transition (http://energytransition.de/blog/) ƒ Scholarships and journalism training Energiewende

Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Branches abroad: Active in 60 countries worldwide Active in 30 countries Regional programme: "Energy security and climate change" Of½ces abroad that cooperate with some 200 partner organi- Asian-Paci½c / Latin America; over 80 of½ces abroad sations in over 50 countries

Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: Brief description: The Hanns Seidel Foundation, founded in 1967 and with close The Heinrich Böll Foundation is an agency for green ideas and The Konrad Adenauer Foundation is active both in Germany The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is one of the major institu- links to the Christian Social Union (CSU), is a political projects, a reformative workshop for the future and an and worldwide. On the basis of Christian-Democrat values, tions of political education. It perceives itself as part of the foundation that provides political education both at home and international network. It is close to the Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and on the idea of the integrity of creation and generational basic intellectual current of democratic socialism and as an abroad on the basis of a Christian worldview "in the service of Party. One of its priorities is the Energiewende; the aim is for equality, it promotes political concepts of sustainable energy institution of political education active on a nationwide basis, democracy, peace and development". It takes its name from the 100 % renewable energies in the power sector as not only supply. In Germany, its educational and consulting services for plus as a discussion forum for critical thinking and political former Prime Minister of Bavaria and CSU Chairman Hanns possible but necessary. In this way the Foundation works to society, policy-makers, industry and science allow it to contri- alternatives for a progressive development of society. A large Seidel. With its specialist departments, it is active in the areas prevent a climate catastrophe, and for independence from bute to the ef½cient implementation and social acceptance of number of voluntary stakeholders participate in the work. of political consulting, political education, promoting talent, ½nite oil, coal and gas reserves and for non-reliance on nuclear the energy transition and to support the international dialo- as well as in development cooperation in some 60 countries power. gue on energy, climate and environmental issues. worldwide.

Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact in Germany: Contact person: Silke Franke Contact person: Dr. Stefanie Groll Contact person: Jasper Eitze Contact person: Dr. Tadzio Müller Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)891 258 226 Phone: +49 (0)30 28534 238 Phone: +49 (0)30 26 996 36 35 Phone: +49 (0)30 44310 430 Web: www.hss.de Web: www.boell.de Web: www.kas.de Web: www.rosalux.de City: Munich City: Berlin City: Berlin City: Berlin 84 l Contact Partners in the Federal States l 85

Baden-Wuerttemberg Berlin

Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of the Environment, Berlin (Urban Development and the Environment) Contact Partners in the Federal States Climate Protection and the Energy Sector) Württembergische Straße 6 Kernerplatz 9 10707 Berlin 70182 Stuttgart Phone: +49 (0)30 90139 3000 Phone: +49 (0)711 126 0 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de Web: www.um.baden-wuerttemberg.de Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Technologie und Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Baden-Württemberg Forschung (Berlin Senate Department for Economics, GmbH (Baden-Wuerttemberg Climate Protection and Technology and Research) Energy Agency) (KEA) Martin-Luther-Straße 105 Kaiserstraße 94a 10825 Berlin 76133 Karlsruhe Phone: +49 (0)30 9013 0 Phone: +49 (0)721 984 71 0 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.berlin.de/sen/wirtschaft Web: www.kea-bw.de Berliner Energieagentur GmbH Französische Str. 23 10117 Berlin Phone: +49 (0)30 29 33 30 0 Bavaria Email: of½[email protected] Web: www.berliner-e-agentur.de Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft und Medien, Energie und Technologie (StMWi) (Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology) Prinzregentenstraße 28 Brandenburg 80538 München Phone: +49 (0)89 2162 0 Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (Ministry Email: [email protected] of Economy and Energy of the Federal State of Web: www.stmwi.bayern.de Brandenburg) (MWE) Heinrich-Mann-Allee 107 eza! energie- und umweltzentrum allgäu GmbH 14473 Potsdam Burgstr. 26 Phone: +49 (0)331 866 1802 87435 Kempten (Allgäu) Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)831 960286 0 Web: www.mwe.brandenburg.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.eza-allgaeu.de ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg (Brandenburg Economic Development Board) (ZAB) Bayern Innovativ Gesellschaft für Innovation und Steinstraße 104 - 106 Wissenstransfer mbH 14480 Potsdam Gewerbemuseumsplatz 2 Phone: +49 (0)331 660 3000 90403 Nürnberg Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)911 20671 0 Web: www.zab-brandenburg.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.bayern-innovativ.de © www.fotolia.com © 86 l Contact Partners in the Federal States Contact Partners in the Federal States l 87

Bremen Hesse Lower Saxony Rhineland-Palatinate

Der Senator für Umwelt, Bau und Verkehr Hessisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie, Verkehr Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Klimaschutz, Energie und Contrescarpe 72 und Landesentwicklung (Ministry of Economics, Energy, und Klimaschutz (Lower Saxony State Ministry for the Landesplanung (State Ministry of Rhineland-Palatinate 28195 Bremen Transport and Regional Development) Environment, Energy and Climate Protection) for Economic Affairs, Climate Protection, Energy and Phone: +49 (0)8421 361 2407 Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 75 Archivstraße 2 Regional Planning) Email: of½[email protected] 65185 Wiesbaden 30169 Hannover Stiftsstraße 9 Web: www.bauumwelt.bremen.de Phone: +49 (0)611 815 0 Phone: +49 (0)511 120 0 55116 Mainz www.wirtschaft.hessen.de Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)6131 16 0 Bremer Energie-Konsens GmbH Web: www.umwelt.niedersachsen.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.mwkel.rlp.de Am Wall 172/173 hessenEnergie GmbH Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Niedersachsen (Lower 28195 Bremen Mainzer Straße 98-102 Phone: +49 (0)421 376671 0 65189 Wiesbaden Saxony Climate Protection and Energy Agency) (KEAN) º»ĞǯàĞNºº¯àúÇđ¯à¯ö¿Ç¯]įÇàٗà«ƎZº—ÙĞƄN]ƅ Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)6 11 746 23 0 Osterstr. 60 Geschäftsstelle an der Universität Kaiserslautern (Energy Web: www.energiekonsens.de Email: [email protected] 30159 Hannover º»¥Ç¯à¥ęNºº¯àúÇđ¯]ÄÇà¯Ù—à«ƎZ—Ù—āÇà—ā¯ƅƄN]ƅ Web: www.hessenenergie.de Phone: +49 (0)511 89 70 39 11 Rathausstr. 2 Email: [email protected] 67688 Rodenbach Web: www.klimaschutz-niedersachsen.de Oberhessische Energieagentur Phone: +49 (0)6374 8010 403 Email: [email protected] Hamburg Hanauer Straße 9 - 13 Web: www.eor.de 61169 Friedberg Phone: +49 (0)60 31 68 53 13 North -Westphalia Behörde für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt (bsu) Email: [email protected] Energieagentur Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate Neuenfelder Straße 19 Web: www.oberhessischeenergieagentur.de Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie, Industrie, Mittel- Energy Agency) 21109 Hamburg stand und Handwerk des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen Trippstadter Straße 122 Phone: +49 (0)40 42840 0 (North Rhine-Westphalia State Ministry for Economic 67663 Kaiserslautern Email: [email protected] Affairs, Energy, Industry, SME and Crafts) Phone: +49 (0)631 31602311 Web: www.hamburg.de/bsu Email: [email protected] Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Berger Allee 25 Web: www.energieagentur.rlp.de 40213 Düsseldorf Zentrum für Energie, Bauen, Architektur und Umwelt Ministerium für Energie, Infrastruktur und Landesent- Phone: +49 (0)211 61772 0 GmbH (ZEBAU) wicklung (State Ministry for Energy, Infrastructure and Email: [email protected] Große Elbstraße 146 Regional Development) Web: www.mweimh.nrw.de 22767 Hamburg Schloßstraße 6-8 Phone: +49 (0)40 380 384 0 19053 Schwerin Ministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Landwirtschaft, Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)385 588 8003 Natur- und Verbraucherschutz (Ministry for Climate Saarland Web: www.zebau.de Email: [email protected] Protection, Environment, Agriculture, Conservation and Web: www.vm.regierung-mv.de Consumer Affairs of the German State of North Rhine- Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit, Energie und Norddeutsche Energieagentur für Industrie und Westphalia) Verkehr (State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Gewerbe GmbH (NEA) Energieagentur Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V. Schwannstraße 3 Transport) Am Radeland 25 (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Energy Agency) 40476 Düsseldorf Franz-Josef-Röder-Straße 17 21079 Hamburg Alter Holzhafen 19 Phone: +49 (0)211 4566 0 66119 Saarbrücken Phone: +49 (0)40 237827 0 23966 Wismar Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)681 501 1542 Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)3841 7582276 Web: www.umwelt.nrw.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.nea-hamburg.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.saarland.de/ministerium_wirtschaft_arbeit_ Web: www.eamv.de Energieagentur Nordrhein-Westfalen (EnergyAgency NRW) energie_verkehr Roßstr. 92 40476 Düsseldorf Phone: +49 (0)211 86642 0 Email: [email protected] Web: www.energieagentur.nrw.de 88 l Contact Partners in the Federal States l 89

Saxony Schleswig-Holstein

Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Ministerium für Energiewende, Landwirtschaft, Umwelt Verkehr (State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and und ländliche Räume (Ministry of Energy, Agriculture, Transport) the Environment and Rural Areas) Statistics and Market Data Wilhelm-Buck-Straße 2 Mercatorstraße 3 01097 Dresden 24106 Kiel Phone: +49 (0)351 56 40 Phone: +49 (0)431 988 0 Overview of current market developments related to the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.smwa.sachsen.de Web: www.schleswig-holstein.de/Energie energy transition at German, European and international level

Sächsische Energieagentur (Saxony Energy Agency Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH) (SAENA) Fleethörn 29-31 Pirnaische Straße 9 24103 Kiel 01069 Dresden Phone: +49 (0)431 9905 0 Phone: +49 (0)351 4910 3152 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.ib-sh.de Web: www.saena.de

Saxony-Anhalt Thuringia

Ministerium für Landwirtschaft und Umwelt (Ministry of Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie und Naturschutz Agriculture and the Enviroment) (MLU) (Thuringian Ministry for Agriculture, Nature Conservati- Leipziger Str. 58 on and Environment) 39112 Magdeburg Beethovenstraße 3 Phone: +49 (0)391 567 1950 99096 Erfurt Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)361 37 900 Web: www.mlu.sachsen-anhalt.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.thueringen.de Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft (State Ministry for Science and Economic Affairs) Thüringer Energie- und GreenTech-Agentur (Thuringia Hasselbachstraße 4 Energy and GreenTech Agency) (ThEGA) 39104 Magdeburg Mainzerhofstraße 12 Phone: +49 (0)391 56701 99084 Erfurt Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0)361 5603 486 Web: www.mw.sachsen-anhalt.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.thega.de Energieagentur Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt Energy Agency (ESA) Landesfachverband Energieberatung Thüringen e.V. Gerichtsrain 3 (Thuringia Energy Consulting Regional Association) 06217 Merseburg Rosenweg 12 Phone: +49 (0)3461 230172 07381 Pößneck Email: of½[email protected] Phone: +49 (0)3647 412 706 Web: www.energieagentur-lsa.de Email: [email protected] Web: www.lfv-eb.de © apops - Fotolia.com 90 l Statistics and Market Data Statistics and Market Data l 91

Germany Worldwide

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Energiebilanzen (Working Group on Föderal erneuerbar: European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Energy Balances) (AGEB) Föderal erneuerbar (federally renewable) is an online portal The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) is The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is an international The Working Group on Energy Balances produces statistical maintained by the Agency for Renewable Energies, which the umbrella organisation of the European solar thermal in- professional association of the wind energy industry. It publis- evaluations in the energy economy ½eld that are accessible to posts the Comparative Study of the Federal States on the cur- dustry. It publishes the report "Solar Thermal Markets in Euro- hes an annual market report on the global development of the public. Every year, the AGEB publishes an energy balance for rent situation of the nationwide energy transition. pe - Trends and Market Statistics". wind energy and electricity production – the "Global Wind the Federal Government. Web: www.foederal-erneuerbar.de Web: www.estif.org Report". Web: www.ag-energiebilanzen.de Web: www.gwec.net

Solarbundesliga European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energien – Statistik International Energy Agency (IEA) The Solarbundesliga is a ranking list of the most successful The EWEA is the umbrella organisation of the European wind (Working group on Renewable Energy – Statistics) municipalities in the use of solar energy in Germany. industry. It publishes market data and trends, position papers The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous (AGEE-Stat): Web: www.solarbundesliga.de and other industry information at regular intervals. organisation comprising 29 international member countries. As an independent expert body, the AGEE-Stat is active in the Web: www.ewea.org It produces statistics and databases on all sources of energy on ½eld of renewable energy statistics. In addition, the expert body a worldwide basis, as well as publishing annual energy stati- stics ("World Energy Outlook" and "Key World Energy Stati- is tasked with creating a basis for the various national, EU and RES Legal international reporting obligations of the Federal Government stics"). The regularly updated RES LEGAL database provides a clear, in the ½eld of renewable energies as well as performing general Web: www.iea.org Europa concise and easy-to-read overview of the various national information and public relations work relating to the data and renewable energy funding programmes and regulations in the development of renewable energies. EU-28. IRENA / Global Atlas for Renewable Energy Web: www.bmwi.de Eurostat Web: www.res-legal.eu Global Atlas is a publicly available database of the Internatio- Eurostat is the Statistical Of½ce of the European Union. Its nal Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which presents poten- Biogasregister tasks include the drawing up of comparative statistics on the tial locations worldwide for the generation of solar, wind, renewable energy on share of the gross ½nal consumption of The Germany Biogasregister is a platform for the standardised water, bio- and geothermal energy. energy, as well ason electricity production in Europe. and simple documentation of evidence relating to the quanti- Web: irena.masdar.ac.ae Web: ec.europa.eu/eurostat ties and qualities of biogas in the natural gas network. Web: www.biogasregister.de Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st century EurObserv’ER (REN21) Biomasseatlas Since 1999, the EurObserv’ER market reports have described Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st century (REN21) Biomassatlas is an online portal for companies and advisory bo- (and made available free of charge) the development of rene- is a global policy and stakeholder network for renewable ener- dies involved in the wood energy industry providing compre- wable energies in the EU. These reports contain a comprehen- gies, comprising a broad spectrum of key actors. It publishes an hensive, up-to-date information on the wood energy market in sive review of the development in the individual sectors of re- annual overview report on renewable energies worldwide – Germany. It also contains all the biomass plants that have recei- newable energy, a funding overview, technological, investment the "Global Status Report". ved funding within the framework of the Market Incentive Pro- and employment trends, leading companies and case studies. Web: www.ren21.net gramme (MAP) in Germany. Web: eurobserv-er.info Web: www.biomasseatlas.de World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) European Energy Exchange (EEX) The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) is an internatio- EnergyMap The European Energy Exchange (EEX), based in Leipzig, is not nal umbrella organisation for the promotion of wind energy. It EnergyMap highlights the successes of the Renewable Energy a pure electricity market, but also an internationally oriented publishes an annual status report on the development of wind Act (EEG) and the development of renewable energies, by com- trading place for energy and energy-related products. It pub- power worldwide – the "World Wind Energy Report". piling all the data publicly available from the EEG reports and lishes market data on a regular basis. Web: www.wwindea.org allocating it to the individual regions. Web: www.eex.com Web: www.energymap.info European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the umbrella organisation of the European photovoltaic industry. It publishes market data and trends, position papers and other industry information at regular intervals. Web: www.epia.org 1 l

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