Saxony awards companies for exemplary energy efficiency!

Saxony awards companies for exemplary energy efficiency!

On June 18, 2025, the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Climate Protection awarded 23 companies from Saxony with the popular Saxon Commercial Energy Pass (SÄGEP). This pass, which certifies an exemplary energy saving concept, not only opens doors to various funding programs, but also serves as a basis for strategic investments, reports Free press.

The successful companies from Central Saxony include the Freiberger Gärtnerei Bimberg, the Döbelner Kelterei Sachsenobst, Oederaner Noxmat and the Pappendorf pig farm. These companies have successfully had a comprehensive energy operational analysis carried out by qualified energy efficiency experts in order to identify necessary measures to improve their energy efficiency.

What is the Saxon commercial energy pass?

The Saxon Commercial Energy Pass is a nationwide, unique advisory instrument that was developed specifically for companies in Saxony. It aims to offer structured energy advice. This is carried out by consultants certified by the Free State of Saxony, who not only analyze the energy situation of the companies, but also make suitable suggestions for improvements. Sectors such as the textile industry, the metalworking and processing industry and ornamental plant cultivation can particularly benefit, as the information from SEF energy technology show.

The consultations cover not only production processes, but also cross-sectional technologies such as heating, lighting, compressed air and the production of process water. The evaluation takes place after a thorough review of all relevant aspects of the company so that tailored solutions can be found.

A look beyond the borders

However, attention to energy efficiency is not only important in Saxony. In Austria, too, improving energy efficiency is seen as a central key to environmental and energy policy. Companies in Austria are required to develop innovative approaches to energy saving, whereby energy consumption often correlates directly with production volume and general economic performance. This relies on technologies, investments and careful planning, reports WKO.

Given the high energy costs, many companies are motivated to increase their energy efficiency. In Austria, the promotion of energy efficiency is combined with the goal of climate neutrality, which means that companies also invest in renewable energies and develop innovative solutions.

The award that the companies in Saxony received is part of a larger trend that is not only important regionally but also internationally. Efforts towards energy efficiency and sustainable practices are essential for the future of the economy, and the Saxon Commercial Energy Pass is an important tool that could also inspire other regions.