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Ostrom

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Imagine being able to earn money with the battery of your electric car – and now, that's a reality! Ostrom makes it possible. From today, we will be launching NeoGrid, Germany's first functioning virtual power plant specifically for electric vehicles.

Energy

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At the start of 2025, changes to market grid fees and updates to government taxes and levies on electricity prices take effect. As these changes affect all electricity providers, we need to adjust our tariffs to reflect these changes.

Ostrom

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In 2024, there were exciting changes to our referral program! The new Connect Bonus now rewards you additionally for connecting smart devices like solar panels. Starting in 2025, the Loyalty Bonus will also be introduced. Learn more about it in our blog article!

Ostrom

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Ostrom ensures your data is secure through continuous improvements in cybersecurity, rigorous team training, and robust technological safeguards, so you can trust us with both your energy and privacy.

Energy

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Get through the winter without high heating costs: heat pumps are a climate-friendly and cost-effective alternative to gas and oil. Simple tips such as sealing windows and smart thermostats also make it easy to save energy and money.

Ostrom

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We’ve increased our bonus for all new referrals from 35 € to 50 € for our Credit to Invoice option, and from 70 € to a whopping 100 € for our Credit to Store option!

Ostrom

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As of today, our popular referral program will now have a 70 € bonus to our Ostrom Store, up from the previous 50 €! This applies to all new and existing customers and referrals.

Energy

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At Intersolar 2024 in Munich, Ostrom and E3/DC announced a major collaboration on dynamic energy management. Ostrom's CEO Matthias Martensen and E3/DC representatives discussed the future and impact of this partnership.

Energy

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Ostrom now expects to install 100,000 smart meters by the end of 2026 – a tenfold increase from the previous estimate. By 2030, a total of one million Ostrom customers will be equipped with smart meters.

Energy

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On the 26th of June 2024, a technical glitch at the EPEX Spot power exchange led to unprecedented price fluctuations. Electricity prices in the German market soared to 492.04 EUR/MWh, the highest since September 1, 2022.

Energy

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"It was the beginning of a personal revolution that has opened my eyes to how modern technology and sustainable living can go hand in hand."

Energy

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Energy innovators Ostrom and be.storaged are excited to announce the launch of Germany’s first Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project, pioneering the use of electric vehicle (EV) charging adaptability.

Ostrom

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From the pandemic, to the energy crisis, to the current high inflation and interest rate environment, not only has Ostrom made it through but thrived for three years strong.

Energy

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Ostrom and Energieversum are partnering to drive the energy transition in Germany. All in one home solution provider Energieversum tops up their offering with the dynamic tariff from Ostrom.

Energy

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Ostrom Expands Energy Management Hub for Private Households with priwatt Balcony Solar Panels.

Energy

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The new addition to Berlin's SolarPLUS programme could grant you 500 euros for balcony solar panels. Here's how.

Energy

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‍E3/DC Integrates Ostrom’s Dynamic Electricity Tariff: Ostrom and E3/DC enter cooperation to make dynamic electricity tariffs available to E3/DC customers.

Ostrom

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Ostrom switches to Fax for its communications to keep up with Germany.