Company

FAMILY OF POWER

is a non-profit, cooperative European cooperative dedicated to promoting regional, eco-social economic development.

… offers people and businesses a harmonious economic culture that fosters individual and collaborative growth, where everyone can contribute their skills to shape their lives.

… promotes the establishment of e-mobility—which is now ready for the market—in all its aspects (development, production, rental, e-car-sharing models, charging boxes/stations).

… supports the use of renewable energy—in particular, the decentralized generation of solar power through cooperative “POWER investments.”

… collaborates with anyone who wants to actively contribute to the development of regional, sustainable economic areas—with a focus on each local community.

Nonprofit

Charitable
or charitable activity refers to behavior by individuals or organizations that serves the public good.

The common good
is understood as the opposite of individual or group interests within a community.

The common good refers tothe well-being—the common good, the common benefit—of a community.

communities refer to all forms of human coexistence within a general, public community that extend beyond the family unit.

The term "community" (
) refers to a small social group (such as a family, a parish, or a circle of friends) whose members are closely bonded by a strong sense of togetherness. The community is regarded as the most basic form of social coexistence and as a fundamental element of society.

The term "family" refers to a community formed through partnership, marriage, or kinship. A family is a close-knit group of relatives.

The term " municipality" or "local community" refers to those local authorities that constitute the smallest spatial-administrative—that is, political-geographical—administrative units. This corresponds to the LAU-2 level (LAU = Local Area Unit) of the European Union.

cooperative

FAMILY OF POWER collaborates with anyone who wants to actively contribute to the promotion of eco-social economic regions—
, the regional community is at the heart of our efforts.

European Cooperative

Key facts regarding the legal structure of FAMILY OF POWER as a European Cooperative Society with Limited Liability (SCE mbH):

The SCE’s non-profit, cooperative orientation. People come first.
One-time purchase of the business share. No ongoing membership fees.
Any individual may become a member by purchasing a share for €12.
Any legal entity may become a member by purchasing a share for €120.
Each member's liability is limited to the amount of their capital contribution (e.g., €12!).
Limited Liability Company – FAMILY OF POWER SCE, LLC.
Members are not required to make additional capital contributions.
The organization is structured by region. The focus of each region is on the local community or chapter.
Decisions within the community are made by consensus, with fewer than 12% of members objecting.

Download: EUR-Lex / Access to European Union law / Summary of legislation in all languages and formats COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No1435/2003of 22 July 2003 on the Statute for a European Cooperative Society (SCE).

Download: REGULATION (EC) No.1435/2003(SCE) – German

Download:ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS of FAMILY OF POWER SCE, a limited liability company

to promote

FAMILY OF POWER supports goals, initiatives, and projects in:

more eco-social

Eco-social products and services that generate regional valueare sustainable—
—meaning they are environmentally and socially responsible toward future generations.

FAMILY OF POWER supports initiatives with an eco-social focus

… renewable energy—in particular, the generation and optimized use of solar power.
… the establishment of market-ready e-mobility in all its aspects (development, production, charging, e-car sharing)
… the purchasing power and economic vitality of a region (Power Bonus System)
… the expansion and quality of childcare and educational services for children
… organic agriculture and forestry, producing high-quality food and renewable raw materials

The eco-social motto is:
“A better quality of life for everyone—today and tomorrow.”
All people and future generations have the right to a good life in an intact environment.

Economic regions

Aneconomic regionconsists of

a municipality,
Part of a municipality or
a municipal association (a voluntary, elected association of neighboring municipalities)

formed.

An economic region is ideally composed of 12,000 to 24,000 residents.
Cities and/or municipalities with more than 24,000 residents are divided into several economic regions.

An economic region is also referred to asa section.

Note on the Statute for aEuropean Cooperative Society (SCE)
Pursuant to Article 63 of the EU Regulation on the Statute for a European Cooperative Society (SCE), the Articles of Association of FAMILY OF POWERprovide foran organizational division intosectionsandsectors.

The organization is divided intosections(i.e., economic regions) because FAMILY OF POWER“operates in more than one geographical area and has multiple branches.”

The organization is divided intosectors(i.e.,areas of activity, such as childcare and education, agriculture, e-car sharing, etc.) because FAMILY OF POWER“engages invariousactivities.”

The totality of all interconnected and interdependentsectors(= economic activities) within aregionis referred to asthe regional economy.

A regionrefers to an area that constitutes a single unit in geographical, political, economic, and/or administrative terms.