The Bündnis Bürgerenergie e.V. (BBEn) is a non-profit association that has been committed to promoting and networking citizen energy in Germany since its founding on January 28, 2014, in Berlin. Founded by eleven initiators and founding members, including various organizations, associations, and foundations, the alliance aims to advance the decentralized energy transition and achieve a comprehensive energy supply from 100 percent renewable energies by 2030.
The main mission of the Bündnis Bürgerenergie is to represent the interests of citizen energy and promote a regenerative, decentralized energy supply. The alliance stands for an energy supply supported by citizens, based on local and regional structures, and prioritizes climate protection, ecological responsibility, and sustainable development. It acts as a lobby organization that provides political support, competence development, and educational work to strengthen the citizen energy movement[2][3].
The Bündnis Bürgerenergie is actively engaged in achieving the global sustainability goals (SDGs), particularly goal 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy for All." It is a member of the Climate Alliance Germany and advocates for the reduction of bureaucratic hurdles in the establishment of renewable energy facilities. Additionally, the alliance works on the implementation of Energy Sharing to enable citizen energy communities to consume or sell surplus electricity[1][2][3].
The Bündnis Bürgerenergie e.V. is a central platform for all those committed to a decentralized, regenerative, and citizen-oriented energy transition, and it plays an important role in promoting a sustainable and climate-friendly energy supply in Germany.
