How does ExtraEnergy e.V. finance itself, without putting its independence at risk?
It goes without saying, that even a consumer protection organization such as ExtraEnergy needs money to fulfill its mission, namely to conduct and publish independent product tests. ExtraEnergy e.V, which was established after market research done in 1992, does everything in its power to find and maintain a neutral position and to prevent manufacturers from influencing results. Among others, the legal form of the organization helps to make this possible: The registered non-profit organization has a democratic structure, with an elected board, members and articles of association which is open to the public. Any private individual may become a member, but companies are excluded. There are also no sponsored memberships, or anything of the kind, for manufacturers. ExtraEnergy finances itself from activities such as the organization of symposiums (since 1995), supporting programs at bicycle trade fairs (since1995), banners on the portal, that are partly booked directly and partly via the ag
