We are proud to announce the formation of our German GREEN TEAM which will deal with all matters concerning energy and the environment. 

Summary

Energy and Environment are not only top priority industries for the new administration, but they also have a decisive impact on many industrial areas.  The long list of sectors that are affected by energy and environmental issues includes renewable energies, environmental protection (including water and waste water) equipment and services, building and construction, IT, glass technology and machinery.  A large share of the activities in all these sectors is influenced by EU and national government legislation, industrial, safety and environmental standards.  Germany is the largest market for all these sectors in Europe, with a share of at least 20 percent of the total European market.  The country is also home for most of the important trade fairs in these areas worldwide and German companies are at the forefront in many of the industries – due to a large industrial and private demand for energy and a strong focus on environmental issues.

In order to be in the best position to serve U.S. companies active in the energy and environment sectors with all their individual segments, CS Germany has formed a “Green Team.” This new team has been tasked come up with new ideas about how to secure U.S. firms their share not only in this competitive market, but also use Germany as the door to other European markets. 

Here you will find Green Team's industries' reports, resources, news, trade fairs...

Team members

Volker Wirsdorf (Team leader)

Joined the Commercial Service in 1988, he is a member of the Showcase Europe ICT Team Working Group, the Telecommunications and Media  Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany and the Commercial Service Publishing Team.  Volker was responsible for the energy sector between 1988 and 1992, when Eastern Germany was looking for U.S. investments in the energy sector, and in 1990 was a founding member of the American Chamber of Commerce Energy committee.  He is also responsible for coordinating our market research programs and the first contact for U.S. companies seeking information on Standards, Intellectual Property Rights and for German companies looking for advice concerning U.S. export control licensing.
Volker will serve as Germany’s first point of contact for all energy/environment–related issues.
Email: Volker.Wirsdorf@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Phone:  +49-69-7535 3150

Bettina Kutsche

Joined the Commercial Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Leipzig and has been responsible for the Building and Construction sector since 2001.  In 2003, Bettina also took over responsibility for the Energy sector and for Electrical Power Systems. Her current portfolio includes industrial sectors such as conventional energy, construction and agricultural machinery and equipment.   Ms. Kutsche is a member of the CS Architecture, Construction & Engineering Team, and the Energy and Agricultural Teams.  Bettina joined CS Munich in 2007.
Email: Bettina.kutsche@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  
Phone: +49-89-2888 751 

Andrea Stahl

Has been with the Commercial Service Germany in Frankfurt since 1994.  Before she became responsible for the renewable energy sector, which includes solar, PV, thermal, wind, water, biomass and biogas energy sources and the environmental sector in 2006, she handled textiles and organized Otexa’s presence at many trade shows in Germany. Andrea is a member of the CS Energy and Environment Teams.
Email: Andrea.Stahl@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49-69-7535 3157

Ed Fantasia 

Joined the U.S. Commercial Service in 1997. Mr. Fantasia is head of Commercial Section of the U.S. Consulate in Munich.  He practiced international law in the U.S. and represented the state of Texas in Europe prior to joining CS. He has been instrumental in launching the Invest in America program and assisted in a recent major German solar technology investment in the United States. 
Email: Ed.Fantasia@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49-89-2888-750

Klaus Jonas

Joined the U.S. Commercial Service in Dusseldorf as Commercial Specialist in 2000. He is responsible for the industry sectors Machine Tools, Ferrous and Non-ferrous products, Paper Products and Materials, Packaging Machinery and Equipment, and Furniture. Since 2008 he has also handled Food Processing. Mr. Jonas is a member of the Investment in America team in Germany.
Email: Klaus.Jonas@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49-211-737 767 50 

Mathias Koeckeritz

Has been with the Commercial Service Germany in Berlin since 2000.  Mathias is the manager for our global BuyUSA.gov websites.  His portfolio also includes E-Commerce, Consumer Electronics and Management Consulting and he is a member of the international ICT team. He covers Green IT and is the back-up for Volker for market research issues.
Email: Mathias.Koeckeritz@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49-30-8305 1910