Citizens Council
From March 2026 until December 2029 meets the Citizens Council of Stromnetz Berlin. The council advises us in themes of grid operation.
The Berlin Senate has set itself the goal of promoting citizen participation as a principle of political decision-making and involving citizens in the development of Berlin.
We operate the electricity distribution network to supply the German capital with electrical energy. As a company of the State of Berlin, we want to be a citizen-oriented and reliable infrastructure partner, continuously improve our services and align them with the needs of Berliners. The best way to do this is through a trusting dialogue with citizens.
177 Berliners from all districts have applied for the Citizens’ Council, which will be active from March 2026. 24 people were selected - 12 women, 11 men and one non-binary persons - from different generations, who will contribute their experiences and perspectives in the future.
The constituent meeting of the Citizens' Assembly will take place on March 12, 2026.
Additional documents of the Citizens' Council
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Statute of Citizens' Council
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Citizens' Council campaign poster 2025
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Banner of the Citizens' Council campaign 2025
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Rules of procedure of the Citizens' Council 2022-2025
All documents in German language only.
Review Citizens Council 2022 - 2025
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Questions and answers on the citizens' council
What are the tasks of the Citizens' Council?
The Citizens' Council represents the interests of Berliners and brings suggestions and criticism to Stromnetz Berlin. The Citizens' Council independently determines its agenda for network operation issues and, at its own discretion, takes into account suggestions for topics from individual citizens, initiatives, organizations and Stromnetz Berlin.
How many people should the council consist of?
Our Citizens' Council consist of 24 members.
How is the selection made?
12 members are chosen by lot from the valid applications received, one member per Berlin district.
12 members are selected on the basis of their application documents by Stromnetz Berlin with the aim of filling the Citizens' Council as diversely and representatively as possible.
In addition, there is a follow-up list with one person per district (12 in total). The successor list is determined 100% by lottery.
How often does the council meet?
The Citizens' Council meets for a period of four years (2026 - 2029) and meets three times a year.
In addition, members can meet to conduct working groups.
Do the members of the Citizens' Council receive an expense allowance?
Each member receives an expense allowance of 50 euros per regular meeting from Stromnetz Berlin for travel expenses, childcare and other expenses in connection with the work of the council.
For active participation in working groups, an additional allowance of 50 Euros per person and year will be reimbursed.
How can I find out more about the work of the Citizens' Council?
The work of the citizens' council will be transparently documented on this page.
