Citizens Council
From May 2022 until December 2025 meets the Citizens Council of Stromnetz Berlin. The council advises us in themes of grid operation.
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.
193 Berliners from all districts have applied for the Citizens’ Council, which has been active since May 2022. 24 people were selected - 12 women, 10 men and two non-binary persons - from different generations, who will contribute their experiences and perspectives in the future.
On May 11, 2022, the constituent meeting of the Citizens' Council took place in the Red City Hall. More information on the content of the meeting can be found in the minutes provided below.
Other members:
- Irene Adamski
- Stefan Butt
- Johannes Heidner
The Berlin Senate has set itself the goal of increasingly promoting citizen participation as a principle of political decision-making and involving citizens in Berlin's development. The constituent meeting of the Citizens' Council of Stromnetz Berlin as a state-owned company therefore took place in the Rotes Rathaus.
Various topics are continuously addressed in working groups, such as the recruitment of trainees and diversity in the workplace. At the beginning of each ordinary meeting, the members report from the working groups.
Acceleration of approval processes
The Citizens' Council has worked with us to develop recommendations for the clarification and implementation of construction measures on public roads.
In German language only.
The challenges in Berlin's 12 districts vary and therefore the local knowledge of the members of the Citizens' Council is of particular importance. We informed the public about this with a poster campaign at the beginning of 2025 in cooperation with the district offices.
See all posters of the campaign at our document list.
Documents of the Citizens' Council
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11th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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10th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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9th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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8th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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7th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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6th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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5th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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4th minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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3rd minute of meeting of the Citizens´Council
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Minute of extraordinary meeting citizens' council August 2022
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2nd minute of meeting of the Citizens' Council
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1st minute of constituting meeting of the Citizens' Council
All Documents in German language only.
Additional documents of the Citizens' Council
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Citizens' Council campaign poster
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Banner of the Citizens' Council campaign
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Posters for the Citizens' Council 2025 district campaign
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Diagram of approval processes
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Rules of procedure of the Citizens' Council
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Statute of Citizens' Council
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energie impulse
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Postcard DIN A6 campaign Citizens' Council
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Sticker DIN A7 campaign Citizens' Council
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You are welcome to order the advertising materials from us free of charge and we will send them to you.
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Capital Magazine - September issue
All Documents in German language only.
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.
Who can apply?
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.
Who can not be considered?
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.
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 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.
I am a member of the Citizens' Council because, even after work, I firmly believe that councils should have equal representation. With my feminist perspective, I am happy to be a point of contact for gender-specific issues, including in the context of energy management. Women make up over 50% of the (global) population and must be involved in decision-making processes accordingly and be visible in public! (Christa Stolle, Federal Managing Director TERRE DE FEMMES - Menschenrechte für die Frau e. V. )
The Citizens' Council strikes me as a serious, authentic and transparent construct. (Felix Kayser)
Im Bürger*innenrat lernen Bürger*innen und das Unternehmen voneinander. (Wilma Glücklich)