essent

Essent is a Dutch energy company and consumer brand that provides electricity and natural gas to residential and business customers in the Netherlands. The brand also offers energy services and renewable energy products. In its corporate history, Essent has become part of larger European energy groups through several acquisitions and reorganizations, and today it operates as a brand within a broader energy group.

Ownership and corporate history: Essent was acquired by the German utility group RWE AG in 2009. In 2016, RWE reorganized its operations and created the subsidiary Innogy SE, with Essent as part of that entity. In 2019, E.ON SE completed the acquisition of Innogy’s assets from RWE, and the Essent brand continued to serve Dutch customers as part of E.ON’s European operations.

Products and services: Essent offers standard electricity and gas supply contracts, online account management, and a range of energy services. It also provides options for renewable energy products and energy efficiency solutions, targeting both households and commercial customers. The brand emphasizes digital tools and customer convenience in managing energy usage and billing.

Today, Essent remains a well-known energy brand in the Netherlands, operating under the umbrella of a larger European energy company. Its history reflects broader industry consolidation in Europe, with the Essent brand continuing to serve Dutch customers within the evolving structure of its parent group.