ElektrizitätsWerke Schönau: a citizens-driven energy company

Elektrizitätswerke Schönau (EWS) is an energy supply company located in Schönau (Germany) in the Black Forest region. It was established in 1994 by a group of citizens - the “Parents for a nuclear-free future” association. The company operates the local power grid, sells green electricity throughout Germany and advocates a renewable energy supply. Since 1988, the changes in the regulation of the electricity market allowed EWS to supply its costumers with electricity generated from renewable and cogeneration sources.