BKW AG, an international energy and infrastructure company, plans, builds, and operates infrastructure to produce and supply energy to businesses, households, and the public sector in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Energy, Grid, and Services. The Energy segment builds, operates, and maintains its portfolio of power plants. It also sells energy and trades in electricity, certificates, and raw materials, as well as offers wind, solar, and smart energy services. The Grid segment builds, operates, and maintains its distribution grid. The Services segment offers engineering planning and consulting services for energy, infrastructure, and environmental projects; and integrated services in the field of building technology, as well as construction, servicing, and maintenance of energy, telecommunications, transport, and water utility networks. The company was formerly known as BKW FMB Energie AG and changed its name to BKW AG in December 2011. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.