EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is a pioneer cooperative for sustainable energy that advocates for the phase-out of nuclear power and climate protection. With a wide range of services in decentralized energy supply, it promotes renewable energies and is committed to the local community.
The EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG, founded in 1991 and formally transformed into a cooperative in September 2009, is the result of a citizens' initiative that emerged after the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl in 1986. Based in Schönau in the Black Forest, Germany, the company is a pioneer in decentralized and ecological energy supply.
The EWS Group includes several subsidiaries that offer a wide range of services:
The EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is consistently committed to phasing out nuclear energy, climate protection, and the decentralization and democratization of the energy industry. The company is firmly rooted in the local community and emphasizes the importance of citizen-owned energy supply and sustainable development[1][5].
The EWS is committed to promoting renewable energies and has pledged not to have any capital participation from nuclear power plant operators or their subsidiaries. This certification is reviewed annually by TÜV Nord. The company invests in wind power, photovoltaic, and combined heat and power plants and supports energy renovation concepts for municipalities. Furthermore, EWS collaborates with startups and innovation centers to advance the energy transition[1][3][5].
The EWS eG holds stakes in various companies and cooperatives that specialize in sustainable energy and infrastructure, such as Energieversorgung Titisee-Neustadt GmbH, Kraftwerk Köhlgartenwiese GmbH, and EE Infratec GmbH. These investments strengthen EWS's position as a central player in decentralized and ecological energy supply[3].
The EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG represents a model for a future-proof and sustainable energy supply based on citizen initiative, decentralized energy generation, and comprehensive sustainability. With its extensive services and commitment to renewable energies, the company makes a significant contribution to the energy transition in Germany.
