Energy transition and sustainable management

Successfully mastering the energy industry’s dynamic challenges

The energy sector is undergoing a radical change, which is opening up a wide range of opportunities, but also challenges. Technological innovations, the creation and provision of flexibility, increasingly complex customer requirements and stricter regulation must be reconciled in line with the energy policy’s target triangle. Our team of experts will support you in successfully shaping the energy transition and future-proofing your company.

Navigate through complex regulations
The regulatory specifications and requirements for grid operators are subject to constant change and take into account new forms of energy supply. We advise you on adapting to new framework conditions. Rely on our experience for reliable strategic and operational decisions.

Efficient project implementation and communication
We support you in successfully implementing your projects. In addition to sound investment and financing decisions, you benefit from efficient project management that harmonizes the interests of all parties involved. We rely on strong communication and clear strategies.

Focus on sustainability with us 
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important. The legal requirements range from RE shares in production to disclosure and transparency in financial statements.

With our support, you can develop robust ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies that reconcile long-term benefits with short-term financial goals. A solid ESG strategy strengthens your corporate image and minimizes risks.
We also help you to efficiently design and implement municipal heat planning. Our expertise ranges from needs analyses and investment calculations to decarbonization strategies.
 

Energy Outlook 2025 study: Success factors for the energy transition

Energy Outlook 2025 study: Success factors for the energy transition

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Transaction and cooperation management

Energy suppliers can grow through strategies, partnerships, regional cooperation and expert advice on transaction management. Achieve your goals with our team of experts.

  • Comprehensive transaction support and company valuations on the sell and buy side (planning, implementation, integration)
  • Integrated due diligence approach (commercial, technical, regulatory, financial, tax and legal)
  • Cooperation management – conceptual design and implementation of cooperations, alliances and joint ventures
  • Identification and evaluation of synergy potential 
  • Financial modeling, integrated business cases and economic planning

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Tech. operating and service concepts

For utility companies and operators, we optimize business processes, evaluate the state of the company, integrate technical and economic asset management and develop optimal financing concepts.

  • Process and quality management
  • Sustainability and organizational development
  • Project planning, management and analysis
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • Asset management and target network planning
  • Risk, opportunity and condition assessments
  • Financing strategies and search for investors

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Corporate strategy

Development of a sustainable corporate strategy taking into account market-relevant drivers and energy-related influencing factors.

  • Review and further development of the corporate strategy
  • Development of energy-related strategy options
  • Business model analyses and benchmarking
  • Feasibility studies & strategy workshops
  • Organizational studies and reorganization

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Organizational consulting

We support energy suppliers in adapting to the changing business environment by critically evaluating traditional hierarchies and transforming them into a smarter, more decentralized and more transparent organization.

  • Organizational studies and reorganization
  • Further development of group structures
  • Identification of synergy potential
  • Implementation of modern organizational models
  • Development of approaches for process optimization
  • Consideration of tax implications
  • Development of a management organization 
  • Further development of control systems

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Financing in the energy sector

Our comprehensive industry knowledge and experience in customized financing concepts allows our experts to optimally position utilities and operators for future investments in the energy sector.

  • Analysis of company key figures and determination of capital requirements
  • Obtaining subsidies at federal, state and EU level
  • Presentation and evaluation of financing alternatives
  • Monitoring, support and implementation of the financing concept
  • Supporting the tendering process for the selection of financing partners
  • Implementation of regional participation models for citizens and companies

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Financial Modeling

Financial modeling is the central tool for investment valuations, risk analyses and international project considerations, while company valuations are prepared using standard market methods such as the discounted cash flow method.

  • Development of financial models and mapping of business cases
  • Planning and presentation of the “golden end”
  • Analysis of CapEx and OpEx
  • Financial restructuring
  • Risk management
  • Reporting
  • Valuation and due diligence (see following)

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Company valuation

Utilities must adapt their portfolio and management culture in order to remain competitive and fulfill their regional role. We support you in terms of positioning and business models.

  • Company valuations according to IDW S 1 
  • Value indications based on IDW S 1
  • Valuations according to common valuation methods (in particular capitalized earnings value, discounted cash flow, net asset value, multiples)
  • Business model analyses and benchmarking with the competitive environment

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Water management

Integrated water management and calculation of charges and water prices in line with general market standards. Implementation of the fourth treatment stage, which entails high operating and investment costs.

Added value

  • Risk minimization
  • Examination and creation of alliances
  • Economical and antitrust-compliant fee models
  • Prepared price sheet

Consulting content (competencies)

  • Calculation of charges
  • Resource evaluation and planning
  • Monitoring and data analysis
  • Partnerships and collaboration:
    • Audit 
    • Integration and spin-off of water companies
  • Determination of base and working prices taking into account antitrust regulations and comparison of these with current benchmarking results
  • Scenario analyses in the event of changing framework conditions for water supply (e.g., decline in water demand)
  • Owner-operator vs. operational management (organizational and financial consulting) with effects on water network fees
  • Operational management contracts (commercial and technical = design, evaluate, assess)
  • Profitability calculations
  • Fee calculations

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Concession management

With many years of experience, we support local authorities and grid operators in competitive tendering and applications for grid concessions.

  • Procedural support for tenders and applications
  • Preparation of application documents and business cases
  • Grid evaluations and corporate planning
  • Re-municipalization and concession controlling
  • Expert opinions and project management
  • Procedural support in accordance with Art. 46 EnWG (German Energy Industry Act) et seq.
  • Drafting and reviewing cooperation agreements

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