Stadtwerke Forchheim

Stadtwerke Forchheim GmbH is the municipal utility company serving the city of Forchheim in Bavaria, Germany. Operating under the brand name Stadtwerke Forchheim, and historically associated with the designation EFG Erdgas Forchheim, the company provides a broad range of utility and infrastructure services. According to its official website, it supplies electricity, natural gas, and water to more than 25,000 households and businesses, and has been delivering these services for 120 years. The company describes itself as a regional provider with a public supply mandate, emphasizing fair conditions, excellent service, and maximum customer proximity. The utility's service portfolio extends well beyond basic energy and water supply. It includes internet and fiber-optic broadband, internet TV, electromobility and carsharing, photovoltaic systems, heating solutions, energy consulting, and contracting. Stadtwerke Forchheim also engages in planning and implementation as an energy producer and energy service provider for numerous projects in the Forchheim area. Its commitment to alternative energy sources, contracting, and heat and energy consulting is slated for further expansion. As a municipal enterprise, Stadtwerke Forchheim is owned by the City of Forchheim. It employs approximately 150 people and invests about 7.1 million euros annually in the development and modernization of Forchheim's supply networks. The company has laid 235 kilometers of fiber-optic cable within the city area and secures the required water quantity for Forchheim 30 years in advance. It also safeguards and monitors 500 hectares in the Zweng water protection area to ensure the highest drinking water quality. The company's brand identity is closely tied to its local roots. Its slogan, "Einfach näher dran" (Simply closer), reflects its positioning as a local partner. The website states, "Denn Ihre Heimatstadt ist unsere Heimatstadt" (Because your hometown is our hometown), underscoring its commitment to the region. Stadtwerke Forchheim presents itself as a forward-looking utility that contributes to the sustainable development of the Forchheim area through future-oriented technologies and solution concepts in energy generation, energy conservation, and environmental protection. Stadtwerke Forchheim operates from its headquarters at Haidfeldstraße 8, 91301 Forchheim. It maintains a strong community presence, hosting events such as a "Tag der offenen Tür" (open day) and engaging in sponsoring and cooperation activities. The company also operates a press portal and maintains a press distribution list, with Nicole Dutschmann serving as Head of Marketing and Press. Its service offerings include online customer portals, a download center, emergency numbers, and a construction site map. The utility also offers customers a 30-euro credit as an incentive.

Stadtwerke Forchheim traces its origins back 120 years, according to its official website, which states that the company has been supplying customers with electricity, gas, and water for that duration. Over this long history, it has evolved from a traditional municipal utility into a modern, multi-service regional provider. The company is owned by the City of Forchheim and operates as a municipal enterprise with a public supply mandate. In its earlier decades, the utility focused on the core tasks of providing electricity, gas, and water to the growing city. The name EFG Erdgas Forchheim, which appears in Wikidata as a German company, reflects this historical emphasis on natural gas supply. Over time, the company expanded its portfolio to include telecommunications, internet, and other services. A significant phase of modernization and diversification occurred as the utility embraced new technologies and environmental goals. The company invested in fiber-optic infrastructure, laying 235 kilometers of cable within the city area. It also developed expertise in energy generation, energy conservation, and environmental protection, positioning itself as a partner for sustainable development in the Forchheim region. In recent years, Stadtwerke Forchheim has expanded into electromobility, carsharing, photovoltaic systems, and energy consulting. It has also emphasized contracting and heat services. The company invests approximately 7.1 million euros annually in the development and modernization of its supply networks, ensuring reliable service for over 25,000 households and businesses. It employs around 150 people. The utility maintains a strong community focus, hosting events such as an open day and engaging in sponsoring and cooperation activities. Its press portal and active communication reflect its commitment to transparency and reliability. As a municipal company, it remains accountable to the citizens of Forchheim and continues to shape the region's infrastructure with future-oriented technologies.

• Company founded; begins supplying electricity, gas, and water (approximately 120 years ago, per official website)

• Expansion into telecommunications and internet services

• Investment in fiber-optic infrastructure; 235 km of cable laid in the city area

• Development of energy generation, conservation, and environmental protection expertise

• Expansion into electromobility, carsharing, photovoltaic, and energy consulting

• Annual investment of approximately 7.1 million euros in network modernization

Regional municipal utility offering a full range of modern supply services from a single source, with a focus on customer proximity, sustainability, and long-term customer loyalty at fair prices.

• Electricity

  Supplied to over 25,000 households and businesses.

• Natural gas

  Core energy product, historically linked to the EFG Erdgas Forchheim name.

• Water

  Drinking water supply with protection of 500 hectares in the Zweng water protection area.

• Heating

  Heat supply and contracting services.

• Internet and fiber-optic broadband

  235 km of fiber-optic cable laid in the city area.

• Internet TV

  Television service over internet protocol.

• Electromobility and carsharing

  Mobility services including carsharing and wallboxes.

• Photovoltaic systems

  Solar power solutions for customers.

• Energy consulting

  Advice on energy saving and efficiency.

• Contracting

  Energy contracting services for businesses and municipalities.

1. 1Stadtwerke Forchheim – Ihr regionaler Energie- und Dienstleistungsversorgerstadtwerke-forchheim.de
2. 2Stadtwerke Forchheim – Über unsstadtwerke-forchheim.de
3. 3Stadtwerke Forchheim – Service und Kontaktstadtwerke-forchheim.de
4. 4Stadtwerke Forchheim – Pressebereichstadtwerke-forchheim.de
5. 5EFG Erdgas Forchheim – Wikidatawikidata.org