Eichsfeldwerke

Eichsfeldwerke GmbH (EW) is the regional utility and service provider for the Landkreis Eichsfeld in Thuringia, Germany. The company describes itself as an everyday companion and an engine for the whole region, serving more than 105,000 customers across various areas of life — from commuting to work and switching on lights or heating, to planning and managing large commercial or municipal construction projects. Through reliable and goal-oriented action, Eichsfeldwerke GmbH has established itself well beyond the borders of the Eichsfeld. The corporate group has developed into an important economic factor and one of the largest regional employers, with more than 380 employees working every day for a functioning and liveable region. The company operates through several subsidiaries. EW Bus GmbH provides regional bus transport with more than 30 regional routes, a network of around 1,000 kilometres and roughly 600 stops, complemented by innovative concepts such as the RufBus and the "EW Bus" app. EW Entsorgung GmbH handles the emptying of more than 40,000 residual waste containers for its customers throughout the Eichsfeld district, and also collects bulky waste, waste electrical equipment and small quantities of hazardous waste. Recyclable materials such as waste paper, waste glass and lightweight packaging are properly collected and recycled. EW Wasser GmbH is responsible for water supply and wastewater disposal, including operational management for the Zweckverband Wasserversorgung und Abwasserentsorgung Obereichsfeld (WAZ Obereichsfeld). Eichsfeldwerke's energy division offers electricity and natural gas tariffs, operates a natural gas network, and provides services around e-mobility, district heating and contracting. The water/wastewater division provides certified drinking water quality, reliable wastewater disposal and treatment, and customer-oriented service. The waste disposal division provides information on collection dates, containers and related services. The company also operates customer portals for meter readings and invoices, and maintains a strong regional presence through local news, events and community engagement. Eichsfeldwerke is a GmbH (limited liability company) and is not publicly listed. Its ownership structure is not detailed in the available evidence, but as a regional utility it is likely held by municipal or regional entities. The company's bus network serves all municipalities of the Eichsfeld district and offers regular connections to the Göttingen district, Nordhausen district, Werra-Meißner-Kreis and Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis. It also operates city bus systems in Heilbad Heiligenstadt and Leinefelde-Worbis, and until 2015 in Bad Sooden-Allendorf. The central bus stations in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Leinefelde, Worbis and Dingelstädt are equipped with electronic passenger information systems, and the mobility centre at Leinefelde bus station coordinates and monitors operations. With its broad service portfolio and deep regional roots, Eichsfeldwerke plays a central role in the infrastructure and quality of life of the Eichsfeld region. The company continues to invest in modern infrastructure, as seen in recent milestones for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Wahlhausen, and engages with the community through events such as the WanderBus tours and a photo competition.

Eichsfeldwerke GmbH (EW) is the regional utility and waste disposal company for the Landkreis Eichsfeld in Thuringia, Germany. It also operates regional bus transport and the city bus networks in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Leinefelde-Worbis and, until 2015, in Bad Sooden-Allendorf. The company has developed into an important economic factor and one of the largest regional employers, with more than 380 employees. Its history is closely tied to the economic transformation of the Eichsfeld region, particularly after the opening of the border in 1989/1990. A publication by Ulrich Gabel, "25 Jahre seit der Grenzöffnung. Die wirtschaftliche Findung des Eichsfeldes am Beispiel der Eichsfeldwerke" (EJb 22, 2014, pp. 31–42), examines this development. The Zweckverband Wasserversorgung und Abwasserentsorgung Obereichsfeld (WAZ Obereichsfeld), a public-law corporation formed by municipalities for joint water supply and wastewater disposal, was founded in September 1991. It is one of the largest water and wastewater associations in Thuringia by area. In the water supply sector, 76 towns or districts belong to the association; in wastewater disposal, 107 municipalities or districts. EW Wasser GmbH handles the operational management for WAZ Obereichsfeld. Over the years, Eichsfeldwerke has expanded its services and infrastructure. Its bus network comprises 34 lines serving all municipalities of the Eichsfeld district, with regular connections to the Göttingen district, Nordhausen district, Werra-Meißner-Kreis and Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis. The network covers about 1,000 km and 598 stops. Part of the 48 buses operate in the city bus systems of Heilbad Heiligenstadt and Leinefelde. The cities of Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Leinefelde, Worbis and Dingelstädt each have a central bus station (ZOB), all equipped with electronic passenger information systems. The mobility centre at Leinefelde bus station coordinates and monitors operations and serves as an information centre for customers. In the energy sector, EW Eichsfeldgas reported for 2010: natural gas sales of 858.0 million kWh (up 14.8% year-on-year), 18,898 customers, a distribution network of 838.8 km, a balance sheet total of €39,233 thousand, investments of €491 thousand, revenues of €34,201 thousand, and 33 employees. EW Wärme reported for 2010: heat sales of 41,445 MWh, electricity sales of 9,071 MWh, and 299 customers. These figures illustrate the scale of the company's energy operations. Today, Eichsfeldwerke continues to invest in modern infrastructure. Recent milestones include the completion of a modern drinking water network in Wahlhausen, where the connection rate to the local sewage treatment plant is already at 86 percent. The company also engages with the community through events such as the WanderBus tours and a photo competition, and maintains a customer portal for meter readings and invoices. Its service portfolio includes energy (electricity and natural gas tariffs, gas network, e-mobility, district heating, contracting), water/wastewater (certified drinking water quality, reliable wastewater disposal and treatment), and waste disposal (collection dates, containers, recycling).

• 2026

  Milestone reached for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Wahlhausen; connection rate to local sewage treatment plant at 86 percent.

• 2015

  City bus operations in Bad Sooden-Allendorf end.

• 2014

  Ulrich Gabel publishes a history of Eichsfeldwerke since the border opening.

• 2010

  EW Eichsfeldgas reports natural gas sales of 858.0 million kWh and 18,898 customers; EW Wärme reports heat sales of 41,445 MWh.

• 1991

  Zweckverband Wasserversorgung und Abwasserentsorgung Obereichsfeld (WAZ Obereichsfeld) founded in September.

Regional utility and mobility provider, everyday companion and engine for the Eichsfeld region.

• Electricity tariffs

  Electricity supply for residential and commercial customers.

• Natural gas tariffs

  Natural gas supply and gas network services.

• Drinking water supply

  Certified drinking water quality and reliable supply.

• Wastewater disposal

  Wastewater disposal and treatment services.

• Waste collection

  Collection of residual waste, bulky waste, electrical equipment and hazardous waste.

• Recycling services

  Collection and recycling of waste paper, waste glass and lightweight packaging.

• Regional bus transport

  34 bus lines, about 1,000 km network and 598 stops.

• City bus systems

  City bus networks in Heilbad Heiligenstadt and Leinefelde-Worbis.

• District heating

  Heat supply through district heating networks.

• E-mobility services

  Services related to electric mobility.

• Contracting

  Energy contracting services.

• EW-Fotowettbewerb
• WanderBus-Tour

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2. 2Über uns | Das sind die Eichsfeldwerkeeichsfeldwerke.de
3. 3EW Bus | Angebote für Geschäftskundeneichsfeldwerke.de
4. 4EW als Unternehmen | Über den WAZ Obereichsfeldeichsfeldwerke.de
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