E-Energy - Smart Grids made in Germany
A funding programme of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) in an interministerial partnership with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
Climate change, the rapid surge in energy demand and dwindling natural resources present Germany with major challenges in the field of energy supply. Industry and politics must work hand in hand in future to secure an economical and environmentally compatible supply of power for all public and private sectors.
Up to now, there has been little common ground between energy efficiency and information technology - a state of affairs which is now set to change. The current objective is to create an "Internet of Energy". The BMWi has coined the phrase "E-Energy" for this new field of innovation. As in the case of E-Commerce or E-Government, the term stands for the comprehensive digital networking and optimization of the energy supply system, encompassing everything from generation and distribution right up to consumption. The project will ensure more effective utilization of the existing supply infrastructure, expand the use of renewable energy resources and reduce CO2 emissions.
Conference: Smart Grids Week - Bregenz 2012
21.-25.05.2012
Bregenz
The ongoing discussions about climate change and the increasing criticism regarding the option of
nuclear power give decentralized renewable power generation technologies a world wide boost.
While technology competition is in full swing, Austria’s smart grids community is engaged in
European initiatives, such as the Smart Grids D-A-CH cooperation and ERA-Net and internationally
in the ISGAN activities.
E-world Congress "E-Energy: Smart Grids made in Germany"
09.02.2012
Essen
E-World, Europe’s leading energy and water management industry fair, takes place in Essen (Germany) for the 12th time. Electricity suppliers, municipal utilities, industrial users, municipalities and service suppliers use the fair as a platform for business activities, networking and matchmaking opportunities. The latest trends - including energy efficiency, smart homes and especially smart grids - will be addressed by exhibitors and organizers alike.
New E-Energy Flyer
02.06.2009
Berlin
The E-Energy Flyer contains a concise summary of all key information about the funding programme. Itcontains a first insight to the project "E-Energy - ICT-based energy system of the future", its goals and the importance of the project for the development of e-mobility in Germany. Additionally, the flyer gives access to the most important contact persons within the programme.
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The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE in cooperation with the funding programme E-Energy has developed the "German Roadmap Smart Grid". 
In the brochure "E-Energy - Paving the Way towards an Internet of Energy", the project managers of the six model regions answer questions and provide information.
Technology competition (May 2007): "E-Energy - ICT-based energy system of the future. A funding competition held by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi)."