Energy agencies provide companies, municipalities and private individuals with information and advice on energy saving potentials and the use of renewable energies. These institutions already exist in most federal states and are associated with positive effects for the regional and municipal implementation of energy transition projects.

In a report for the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, IKEM analyzes which legal form, structure and location is most suitable for a local energy agency. The evaluation of different alternatives is based on legal, financial and organizational aspects as well as considering experiences from selected energy agencies of other federal states.