Energy Transition Award

The Energy Transition Award


The Energy Transition Award is a prestigious acknowledgement for the pioneers of the energy transition in the DACH region and in Europe. Companies that succeed in comprehensively integrating the new energy world into their product and service portfolio are seen as role models for others.

Unlike in the traditional energy industry, customers – private households – are active players in the energy transition as well. They determine not only the demand by purchasing green power, renewable heat or biofuels, but also become suppliers themselves through their use of renewable energies.

Thus, companies are faced with the challenge of positioning themselves in the energy transition with innovative products and services for customers and their changing needs.

The Driving Forces Behind the Energy Transition

Der Energieversorger ist der erste Ansprechpartner für den Endkunden bei Energiefragen. Entsprechend bildet er die Schnittstelle zwischen dem Angebot an Produkten und Dienstleistungen der Energiewende und der Nachfrage der Endkunden. Aus dieser Position erwächst eine besondere Verantwortung der Energieversorger für das Gelingen der Energiewende.

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Impressions of the Awards Ceremony

Receiving the Energy Transition Award is a tremendous success for companies and proves how exemplary they are positioned internally and externally. Let yourself be inspired by the enchanting moments from this year's and past awards.
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Voices about the Energy Transition Award

“The energy transition is one of the central challenges of our time. For it to be successfully implemented, it is important that the relevant stakeholders—such as energy suppliers—are aware of their role and act accordingly, even if this means venturing into new territory. I congratulate the driving forces behind the energy transition and thank The smarter E Europe for their long-standing joint commitment.”

Markus A.W. Hoehner
Founder and CEO of EUPD Research

Eco is the world’s first renewable energy company, we understood the requirement for a low carbon economy and energy transition before most people in the world. This recognition feels like a reward for 30 years of dedicated movement on any transition across the vertically integrated energy value chain. We operate across energy, transport and food, and more, which are the 3 areas that make up 80% of a person’s carbon footprint. We believe that working with household consumers and businesses to change the world we live in to make it a better place for our future generations is our life long responsibility.

Asif Rehmanwala
Chief Executive Officer
Ecotricity Group Limited

Europe’s energy future will be built on renewable energy, flexibility and customer empowerment. At Ekwateur, we believe the transition must remain competitive, non-punitive and accessible to all, with strong customer care and affordable energy solutions that ensure even the most modest households can take part in the decarbonized and digital future.

Cristian Montoya
Chief Executive Officer
Ekwateur

Tomorrow’s energy company should not only supply electricity. It should help customers understand, manage and optimise their energy consumption. For us, the green transition is about concrete solutions that make sense for people’s finances, everyday lives and the climate.

Anders Millgaard
Chief Executive Officer
Modstrøm

Our customers are at the heart of the energy transition. This recognition motivates us to keep delivering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to their real needs, empowering them with flexible options that create long-term value while accelerating a cleaner and more resilient future.

Javier Anzola Pérez
Director of Energy and Electricity
Repsol

Being recognised for the second consecutive year as a Key Driver of the energy transition confirms the effectiveness of the steps we have taken towards a sustainable future. We responsibly invest in renewable energy production, energy renovation and efficiency. We measure, offset and report our direct Scope 1 and 2 emissions and the majority of our indirect Scope 3 emissions in accordance with GHG Protocol standards. ISO 14001:2015 certification and the project ‘Energia in Campo’, the football Renewable Energy Community, demonstrate a genuine promise: to generate shared and lasting value for local communities, promoting truly responsible practices.

Alberta Gervasio
Chief Executive Officer
Bluenergy Group S.p.A.

Today’s energy crisis, intensified by the war in Iran, has once again revealed how fragile our dependence on fossil fuels is. For over a decade, ènostra has been working to build a different model—one that places citizens at the center and treats energy as a common good. By investing in solar, wind, and storage, we are not only tackling the climate crisis, but also strengthening energy independence and long-term security.

Gianluca Ruggieri
President of ènostra

In its PV contracting services, AEW handles planning, construction management, financing, as well as the operation and maintenance of PV systems. Drawing on our experience from operating one of the largest PV parks in Switzerland, we are able to maximize the output of the PV systems. This allows us to deliver the best possible financial results for our customers.

Stephan Juen
PV Contracting Project Developer
AEW Energie AG

For the third time, rhiinergie has won the Energy Transition Award from EUPD Research. The recognition in the Electricity category reaffirms the company’s leading role. The entire team is proud. We are very thrilled about this recognition.

Christian Capaul
Managing Director
Rhiienergie AG

Energy is the foundation of life for every society and for each of us as individuals. The energy crisis has revealed how dependent we are on foreign countries. At present, Europe must import more than 70% of its energy. As Burgenland Energie, we are a driving force in the movement toward energy independence. Our clear goal is to achieve full energy autonomy by 2030 — using wind, sun, and geothermal power for people and businesses.

Mag. Dr. Stephan Sharma
Chairman | CEO
Burgenland Energie AG

Being honored with the Energy Transition Award for the second year in a row makes us proud. Above all, it confirms our path: the energy transition must be simple, reliable, and accessible for customers — with solutions from a single source, our own skilled craftsmen, and personal support on site.

Florian Hohnloser
Head of Sales for Residential and Commercial Customers
Erdgas Südwest GmbH

Between security of supply, decarbonization, and digitalization, we see not only challenges but opportunities: for innovative solutions, regional value creation, and a sustainable energy future in Wil.

Marco Bötschi
Managing Director
Technische Betriebe Wil

The Energy Transition Award confirms our integrated approach: we combine renewable electricity, modern mobility solutions, and offerings that increase energy efficiency, enabling customers to actively and effortlessly help shape the energy transition.

Dr. Thomas Lüers
Head of Decentralized Energy Solutions
Stadtwerke München GmbH

Sustainable mobility requires solutions that work in everyday life. Through a regional electric car-sharing service, a reliable public charging network, and comprehensive e-mobility solutions for businesses, we at the eww Group are making a tangible contribution to the mobility transition.

Mag. Florian Niedersüß
Spokesperson for the Board
eww AG

Electromobility is not merely a technology; it is a key pillar of a sustainable future.

Kai Schönbrunner
Project Manager, Electric Mobility and Energy Solutions Sales
REWAG - Regensburger Energie- und Wasserversorgung AG & Co KG

A smart energy transition boosts local value creation and reduces dependencies.

Hannes Galler
Head of Electrical Grid Technical Services
Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG

We bring the energy and heating transition to the people in our region. With simple, reliable solutions for electricity and heat, we make sustainable energy tangible — and support our customers every step of the way.

Hans-Jürgen Hamburger
Head of Heating and Generation System Solutions
Badenova Energie GmbH

Receiving the Energy Transition Award for the fourth time is a tremendous source of motivation for us. Playing an active role in shaping the energy transition is one of the greatest challenges facing energy suppliers. The fact that we are able to win over customers in this regard confirms that we are on the right track. I am particularly proud of our employees, who shape this transition every day with their expertise, dedication, and innovative spirit.

Dino Höll
Managing Director
Dessauer Versorgungs- und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

We are very pleased to once again receive the Energy Transition Award. This recognition motivates and encourages us to continue developing needs‑based solutions for our customers, enabling them to actively participate in the energy transition.

Michael Teigeler
Managing Director
Stadtwerke Heidelberg Energie GmbH

Sustainable heating and future-proof mobility are key components of tomorrow’s quality of life. At TWS, we are committed to making this a reality in the Schussental region—with concrete solutions for the people in our community.

Dr. Andreas Thiel-Böhm
Managing Director
Technische Werke Schussental GmbH & Co. KG

The energy transition is shaped where forward-looking solutions are put into practice. From modern heating solutions to solar power and storage systems to charging infrastructure, we design an energy system for our customers that is both environmentally sound and economically viable. This award encourages us to further expand our role as pioneers and architects of tomorrow’s integrated energy world.

Eduard Gerlof
Senior Director B2C
LichtBlick SE

With a wide range of certified green electricity products, naturstrom meets the needs of a diverse range of customer groups—from dynamic rates that respond to electricity market prices down to the quarter-hour, to plans with a four-and-a-half-year energy price guarantee. Because the energy transition is for everyone.

Manuel Schultheiß
Authorized Signatory, Project Development
naturstrom AG

We are delighted to receive the Energy Transition Award and would like to express our gratitude for this special honor. As Stadtwerke Ludwigsburg-Kornwestheim, we are consistently driving forward the smart integration of heating, mobility, generation, storage, and marketing. We remain fully committed to continuing on this successful path—to deliver innovative solutions and tangible benefits for our customers.

Sebastian Heß
Strategy and Business Development
Stadtwerke Ludwigsburg-Kornwestheim GmbH

Receiving the Energy Transition Award once again reaffirms that, as an innovative municipal utility, we are boldly taking the right path toward a sustainable energy future. We are proud of this development. At the same time, this award motivates us to continue driving our future progress.

Carsten Schier
Commercial Managing Director, Spokesperson for the Management Board
Stadtwerke Haltern am See GmbH

Sustainable mobility is a key factor in the success of the energy transition. Through smart sector coupling, the expansion of charging infrastructure, and data-driven solutions, we are creating initiatives in Radolfzell and the surrounding area that make climate protection measurable while tangibly improving the daily lives of local residents.

Christoph Hofmann
Team Lead Energy Services
Stadtwerke Radolfzell GmbH

The energy transition—and the associated transportation transition—is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for us in Europe. We recognize that, in addition to its environmental benefits, it frees us from dependencies that are currently causing us major problems. With that in mind, I am pleased to have made a small contribution.

DI Andreas Reinhardt, MBA
Head of Energy Services
LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH

We take a holistic approach to energy solutions – from solar power and green electricity to climate-friendly heating and e-mobility. Our focus is on sustainable offerings that provide our customers with future-proof pathways to climate neutrality.

Lothar Stanka
Head of Energy Services and Digital Customer Solutions
Mainova AG

The mobility transition—and fleet electrification in particular—is most successful when energy generation, infrastructure, and usage are considered as an integrated whole. This award validates our commitment to advancing sustainable mobility in a way that is effective at the regional level, scalable, and future-proof.

Jan Lauenstein
E-Mobility Specialist
Süwag Vertrieb AG & Co. KG

Electromobility can only work if drivers can rely on a stable and comprehensive charging network and that is exactly what WVV provides in Würzburg and the surrounding region. Winning this award for the second year in a row in the “Mobility” category is a team achievement of which I am very proud. At WVV, we combine reliability with a vision for the future: because transformation can only succeed through a spirit of innovation and the courage to embrace change.

Dr. Dörte Schulte-Derne
Managing Director
Würzburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrs-GmbH

This renewed award is both recognition and motivation for us: it reinforces our commitment to driving the energy transition holistically – in our commodity business and with solutions for the home. For our customers, this means combining ecological responsibility with security of supply, efficiency, and affordability.

Alexander Bohnet
Head of Campaign Management
NEW Niederrhein Energie und Wasser GmbH

Sustainability is not a goal we still need to achieve — it is the starting point of everything we do. This award reaffirms our commitment to pursuing solutions with dedication and innovative strength, for private households as well as for companies of all sizes. By 2030, we will invest a total of 360 million euros, with a significant share dedicated to climate protection: expanding our electric bus fleet, increasing the generation of green electricity from solar and wind, and strengthening our grid infrastructure. These efforts will ensure that the East Hesse region is well prepared for the future.

Martin Heun
Managing Director
RhönEnergie Fulda GmbH
June 2026
Energy Suppliers recognised with 10th Energy Transition Award by EUPD Research and The smarter E Europe  
On June 25, 2026, pioneers of the energy transition from the DACH region were awarded the Energy Transition Award 2026 for their comprehensive range of products and services in the field of sustainable energy solutions at The smarter E Europe in Munich, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry. Due to the ongoing…
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