1:32 min., video from 15.01.2021
In Zurich on 30 November 2008, it was approved by a 76 per cent majority that energy consumption should be reduced to 2000 watts of power per capita by 2050. The value in Switzerland is currently 6000 watts on average. The 2000-watt society has since been enshrined in the municipal code. "What is particularly special is how this is to be achieved," says economist Angelika Zahrnt (honorary chair of the environmental association BUND, former member of the Council for Sustainable Development and expert on the post-growth debate).
Zurich's city leaders explain that the 2000-watt society cannot be achieved through technical progress and more energy-efficient appliances alone. Progress also leads to the well-known rebound effect - increased efficiency often motivates consumers to consume more because of cost reductions. Often, more and larger appliances are then used and the savings are partially cancelled out. Even a switch to renewable energies alone does not help. According to the city of Zurich, "sufficiency is needed. That means using less energy, material and space and using resources more sparingly". As one of the few cities worldwide, Zurich is thus anchoring the question of what is the right measure in its policy.
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www.stadt-zuerich.ch/...2000-watt_society.html
Keywords:
2000-watt society, Renewable, Climate protection, News Blog Europe (without DE), News Blog Switzerland, Quarters, Settlements, Sufficiency
According to the annual balance sheet of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) presented today, the German market for solar thermal systems has shrunk further by 8 percent to 573,500 square meters of collector area.
There was no initial spark for the heating turnaround in 2018 either. This is the central result of the annual balance sheet of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH). Although the manufacturers organised in the BDH were able to achieve an overall increase of 3 percent compared to the previous year with 732,000 heat generators sold. However, this plus resulted exclusively from the still dynamic new construction business. "Last year, around 600,000 appliances were used in the refurbishment of existing buildings. With around 12 million obsolete systems in the portfolio, the current modernisation rate is too low. Politicians must finally provide incentives to mobilise the abundant private capital for climate protection," says BDH President Uwe Glock.
Once again, modern gas condensing technology was the technology most in demand, with 492,500 appliances sold and an increase of 4 percent on the previous year. As in the previous year, heat pumps came second in the sales statistics with 84,000 appliances sold and an increase of 8 percent. This was followed by oil condensing technology with 58,500 appliances and a slight downward trend of 3 percent. The development of biomass-based systems was not satisfactory, with 24,000 units sold and a drop of 9 percent.
In addition to the market figures, the BDH also published the results of its annual multi-moment survey. In total, the 104 companies organised in the BDH generated a worldwide turnover of 15.1 billion euros with around 75,500 employees. 680 million euros were invested by manufacturers in research and development, once again demonstrating the high innovative strength of the heating industry. "The development has mainly taken place in the area of digitalisation. Digitalised and networked heating technology will be one of the defining themes of ISH 2019," says BDH General Manager Andreas Lücke.
Source: PM BDH 7.2.2019
Keywords:
Stakeholders, DE-News, Renewable, Solar thermal, Environmental policy, Ecology
The new Development Loans of NRW.BANK is aimed at all condominium associations (WEGs) in NRW that want to modernise or rehabilitate the housing they mainly use themselves, have no commercial landlords as members and consist of at least five owners. Smaller WEGs can make use of the NRW.BANK.Gebäudesanierung promotion programme.
The usability of the credit extends over investments in
How does the WEG loan work?
WEGs can finance individual measures with up to 10 million euros through the funding programme. A maximum of 30,000 euros is available per housing unit. The loan term is 10 years with a grace year and a fixed interest rate over the entire term. The loan is applied for by the property management company through the WEG's chosen principal bank. NRW.BANK assumes 50% of the risk of the principal bank.
Source: energieagentur.nrw
Keywords:
Stock, Funding, News Blog NRW
The German government is presenting striking figures for the 17 global SDG 2030 sustainability goals. The "Glorious 17" campaign launched at the beginning of December is intended to arouse curiosity and encourage participation. An animated peace dove, for example, promotes peace and justice. Other figures stand for the fight against hunger and the protection of life under water.
The campaign is aimed in particular at young people between the ages of 18 and 30, as surveys show that knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals is particularly low in this age group. The campaign is to be expanded in the coming year.
The Magnificent 17 and the website www.deutsche-nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.de also provide information on how the Federal Government is committed to sustainable development.
The campaign page can be found at
www.dieglorreichen17.de
Keywords:
DE-News, SDG 2030, Environmental policy
