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.

Anyone who has a place of residence in Berlin can apply for membership of the Citizens’ Council. Persons over the age of 16 can apply, but if they are not of legal age only with the consent of their legal guardians.

In addition to individuals, representatives of organizations can also apply.

Applications from employees and other committee members of Stromnetz Berlin cannot be considered. Other function-related potential conflicts of interest (e.g. in the case of elected representatives) can also lead to exclusion.

Our Citizens' Council consist of 24 members.

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.

The Citizens' Council meets for a period of four years and meets three times a year.

In addition, members can meet to conduct working groups.

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.

The work of the citizens' council will be transparently documented on this page.