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EVVE welcomes new Managing Director

WE Data opening ceremony with Sofia Lettenbichler and Markus Weidling
03.09.2024

Brussels 03/09/2024 – The European Association for the Consumption-based Billing of Energy Costs (EVVE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sofia Lettenbichler as its new Managing Director. Sofia succeeds Udo Wasser, who has been a cornerstone of EVVE for more than 15 years, significantly contributing to the association’s growth and influence within the European energy sector.

A proven leader in energy and sustainability

Sofia Lettenbichler brings a wealth of experience in energy policy and European affairs to EVVE. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership roles focused on energy, digitalisation and sustainability policy, driving initiatives that promote the energy transition, with a special focus on heat.

In her new role at EVVE, Sofia will lead the association’s efforts to advocate for transparent and equitable energy billing systems across Europe. Her deep expertise will be crucial as EVVE navigates the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving energy landscape, particularly in the context of the European Union’s sustainability goals.

A new chapter for EVVE

Reflecting on her appointment, Sofia Lettenbichler commented, “I am honored to join EVVE at such pivotal time for the energy sector and the EU. As the EU intensifies its efforts towards delivering the energy transition and raises the ambitions for energy efficiency, I am eager to collaborate with our members to further EVVE’s mission and enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment.”

Udo Wasser, who has been with EVVE for more than 15 years, shared his confidence in the future under Sofia’s leadership: “With Sofia’s track record in European matters, EVVE will be decisively strengthened to master the challenges of the future.”

Markus Weidling, CEO of EVVE, also expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Sofia to the team. Her dedication to energy and water efficiency will be a tremendous asset as we continue to drive EVVE’s agenda on battling climate change.”

Techem

Techem is a leading service provider for smart and sustainable buildings. The company’s services cover energy management and resource conservation, residential health and process efficiency in real estate. Founded in 1952, the company is now active in 18 countries with a strong focus on the EU, where we are present in 15 member states. Techem has over 4.000 employees and services more than 13 million dwellings. Techem offers efficiency improvements along the entire value chain of heat and water in real estate. As the market leader in remote radio detection of energy consumption in homes, Techem continues to drive networking and digital processes in real estate. Modern radio smoke detectors and modern multi sensor devices with remote inspection and services related to improving drinking water quality in properties complement the solution portfolio for the housing industry.

Ocea
Ocea Smart Building is a leading French company specializing in sub-metering for collective housing. With 550 employees and 29 agencies across the country, the company offers solutions for sub-metering on cold water, hot water, and heating for condominiums and social landlords. Ocea provides remote reading solutions along with data analysis and processing platforms. Additionally, Ocea offers complementary IoT solutions and financed solutions for replacing gas or fuel collective boilers with heat pump systems, particularly geothermal ones.
Ista

We give buildings a future. We make this happen with products and services that help to reduce the CO2 emissions of buildings. We manage data and processes that make properties more climate-friendly, safer and more comfortable. The base for our products and services is digital. We ensure that we make it easy for everyone to switch to our sustainable technologies. This allows everyone to make their contribution to climate protection.

We already have over 45 million wireless devices in operation around the globe and develop solutions for energy-efficient and futureproof buildings. We employ over 6,300 people across 20 countries and our products and services are used in over 14 million homes and commercial properties worldwide – by more than 460,000 customers. In 2024, the entire Ista Group recorded sales of EUR 1,220 million euros.

Kalorimeta

KALO (Kalorimeta GmbH) is the partner for the smart energy transition in residential properties. As a Hamburg-based pioneer in the digitalization of building infrastructure with over 60 years of experience, we provide end-to-end solutions for the housing industry to make energy consumption transparent and energy and CO₂ reduction actionable.

Our broad service portfolio is ranging from submetering and smart metering to digital services that provide building owners and managers with the necessary data to comply with legal requirements, optimize energy efficiency, and significantly reduce CO₂ emissions. Our product portfolio is complemented with smoke detector services as well as smart heating solutions and intelligent central heating control systems. With our modern gateway infrastructure, we not only connect our metering devices but also integrate IoT applications for energy transition in buildings like smart heating, e-mobility and solar panel infrastructure.

Brunata Metrona

As a partner to the property industry, the BRUNATA-METRONA Group enables efficient and responsible use of the environment and resources. Transparent consumption and energy data form the basis for intelligent and future-oriented energy management to maintain the value of buildings. We help to operate properties in a resource-efficient and future-proof manner, use energy efficiently, reduce CO2 emissions in buildings and cut energy costs. In doing so, we play a leading role in our industry by providing the highest quality and customised products for our customers. Our innovative solutions, services and expertise have made us a trusted partner to the building industry for more than 70 years.

Brunata Denmark

Brunata – Smart Energy – Solutions for a Greener Future

Brunata is dedicated to transforming our buildings, homes, and cities into smarter environments.

Wherever people reside, we diligently measure heat consumption, monitor water usage, manage energy, oversee the indoor climate, protect properties and much more. We are committed to delivering intelligent solutions for at sustainable future, leveraging over a century of expertise in the metering industry.

With a history spanning over 100 years, our roots are firmly Danish. Today, Brunata is part of the German-owned Brunata-Minol-ZENNER Group, which employs over 4,200 individuals worldwide.

Our headquarter is situated in Herlev, Denmark, where we collaborate closely with our subsidiaries and partners across most of Europe.

Brunata has transformed into a service provider, offering meters with services that simplify our customers’ daily operation – e.g., our digital platform Brunata Online – the online uses interface for administrators, residential buildings, utilities, sub-users and residents.