RWE

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RWE AG (until 1990: Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk AG) (ISIN: DE0007037129), is a German public utility and electric power company based in Essen. Through its various subsidiaries, the energy conglomerate distributes electricity, gas, water and environmental services to more than 120 million clients (personal and business), principally in Europe and North America. RWE is the largest electricity producer in Germany (after E.ON). In the United States the RWE owns and operates the American Water Works and its CalAm (California American Water) subsidiary.

RWE powerplant in the city of Ibbenbüren
RWE powerplant in the city of Ibbenbüren

RWE subsidiaries include:

  • RWE npower
  • RWE Power
  • RWE Energy
  • RWE Trading
  • American Water Works
  • CalAm (California American Water)

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