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Resilience of the energy supply in Berlin

Photo: Ben Fuchs

Electricity is the cornerstone of our modern daily lives. It powers homes, businesses, hospitals, transport systems and digital infrastructure.

To ensure that this flow is as uninterrupted as possible, we are constantly investing in a secure and modern power grid. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and protection systems, we also rely on qualified staff to further strengthen the resilience of our power grid.

Nevertheless, since the arson attacks in Johannisthal in 2025 and Steglitz-Zehlendorf in 2026, many people have been wondering how they can prepare for a prolonged power cut.

Both households and businesses can take appropriate measures to prepare for such an eventuality.

Provision for households

Whether you own your home or rent a flat, there are simple steps you can take to prepare for potential power cuts.

Provision for businesses

Whether you run a small or large business – you can prepare for potential power cuts simply by taking a few basic steps and using our checklist.