The photos were taken in August 2017
The whole photo gallery is here:
https://siedlungen.eu/galerien/fotogalerie-2017-oeko-zentrum-nrw-hamm
Further information about the NRW Eco-Centre:
http://sdg21.eu/db/gewerbepark-oekozentrum-nrw
Stadtwerke Herne is planning to build a climate-friendly and car-free housing estate with an innovative energy concept in Sodingen: seven detached single-family homes are being built in Baueracker, which will be largely self-sufficient in terms of energy. The building permit is expected before the end of this year. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for early 2018. The first families are expected to move in in February 2019.
Whether heating, electricity or hot water - the houses are to produce almost all the energy they need themselves from renewable sources. A large photovoltaic system on each roof and a battery storage system are the basis for this. Geothermal and air-source heat pumps are combined with these. The result is a variety of energy concepts developed by Smart-Tec, the municipal utility's heating service. Smart-Tec also supplies the technology and ensures smooth operation.
At the heart of the project is a new type of electricity storage, the so-called redox flow battery. It has extremely low energy losses and can be recharged almost indefinitely. "This concept is unique in Germany," knows Stephan Becker, who is responsible for the project at the municipal utility. This is why the construction project also successfully qualified for the "EnergyEnvironmentEconomy.NRW" lead market competition organized by the state and the EU. Fraunhofer UMSICHT is providing scientific support.
In addition to the energy concept, car-free living is also a special feature in Herne. Cars are parked outside the settlement in a solar garage. "This makes the settlement safe and child-friendly, and there is also nothing to prevent the purchase of an electric car," Becker continues.
Construction/building materials: heated full basement, timber frame construction, 100 % styrofoam-free
Architect's office AGIS
The detached single-family homes have a living area of around 120 square meters. The plot size starts at 215 square meters. Building-willing can announce themselves already now under telephone 02323/592-315 or autark-wohnen@stadtwerke-herne.de apply, as a large response is expected. Detailed information will be available after the summer holidays.
Link with photo:
https://klimaviertel.stadtwerke-herne.de/
Keywords:
Energy storage, News Blog NRW, PV, PlusEnergy house/settlement, Settlements
The new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) portal of the Bertelsmann Foundation in cooperation with the German Association of Cities and Towns (Deutscher Städtetag), the German Association of Districts (Deutscher Landkreistag), the German Association of Towns and Municipalities (Deutscher Städte- und Gemeindebund), the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) and Engagement Global - Service für Entwicklungsinitiativen (Engagement Global - Service for Development Initiatives) went online today.
It is interesting to be able to compare individual cities with each other:
https://sdg-portal.de
Keywords:
Blogs & Portals, SDG 2030, Environmental policy
How can Bonn become climate neutral by 2035? This is the question that the participatory project "Bonn4Future - We for the Climate!" would like to discuss together with Bonn citizens over the next two years. Since mid-2019, the climate emergency has been in effect in Bonn; in November 2019, the Council decided that Bonn should become climate neutral by 2035. The city and the non-profit association Bonn im Wandel have now signed a cooperation agreement and thus launched "Bonn4Future".
Very important in "Bonn4Future" is a new culture of mutual listening and good cooperation. All those involved are looking for solutions on how climate neutrality can succeed for our city. Everyone takes responsibility and makes their contribution.
"In order to achieve climate neutrality in Bonn by 2035, it is not only a question of setting the right course at international and national level, but also of all of us here on site," says Mayor Katia Dörner. "On politics, administration, companies and the people of Bonn with their ideas and decisions. We want to enter into dialogue with them in the participatory process 'Bonn4Future', because only in this way can this great transformation process for Bonn succeed. I am very much looking forward to working with Bonn in transition and our committed urban society!"
At Climate Day - which will be scheduled and planned depending on the pandemic situation - citizens are invited to develop a joint climate vision and action plan for a climate-neutral Bonn. The ideas and findings from this Climate Day will flow into a total of four planned Climate Forums - The first is to take place in the first half of 2021. There, 100 randomly selected citizens will work together with experts from business, science, associations, culture, administration and politics to develop strategies and concrete proposals for the path to climate neutrality in 2035.
Results and ideas from the forums are reflected in the administration and in politics. They serve as orientation and support for the further development of the already existing catalogues of climate protection measures.
An Project Advisory Board and an accompanying scientific evaluation ensure a high quality of the participation process.
"Climate change is on people's minds in Bonn, we notice that every day in our work," says Dr. Gesa Maschkowski, board member of the Bonn in Transition association. "Many people want to do something and want effective measures. Now we bring them together. The citizens, people from business, science, culture and the social sector as well as politicians from all parties. Because we have to plan and act now if Bonn is to be climate neutral by 2035 at the latest."
The broadest possible participation should produce constructive ideas and results over the next two years. To kick off the process, citizens can already express their views today at the urban portal www.bonn-macht-mit.de inform about the process and contribute their ideas on how to make the process work well.
"Bonn4Future - Wir fürs Klima!" already received a lot of support from more than 50 Bonn initiatives before the official start of the project. However, it is important to the creators to bring people from all areas of the citizenry on board. The process is to be supported by all social groups.
An accompanying Communication and education concept is dedicated to building up a communication network. In this way, multipliers are won over and care is taken to ensure that "Bonn4Future" remains a topic of conversation and that many people are motivated to participate.
An important communication tool is also the city-wide, interactive Sustainability platform. It will make visible initiatives, activities and dates on the topic of climate-neutral city, commitment to sustainability and citizen participation in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The cooperation agreement that has now been concluded was preceded by a citizens' application for participation in achieving the goal of climate neutrality. Bonn in Transition and the Climate Watch Bonn introduced this at the beginning of the year. In the meantime, the participation concept is supported by about 50 initiatives, companies and organisations. The citizens' committee agreed to it. Bonn im Wandel then developed a concept for the multi-stage procedure with the support of experts for citizen participation and further developed it in cooperation with the city administration.
With a resolution in September 2020, the Council of the City of Bonn finally commissioned the administration to conclude a cooperation agreement with Bonn im Wandel for the coordination and implementation of the two-year process. Funds of up to 719,000 euros will be made available for this until the end of 2022. The project will be implemented in the "Bonn4Future" project office. Here, four experienced experts for communication and participation work on 2.4 positions, supported by the Bonn in Change core team. On the part of the city administration the project is coordinated and accompanied by a half position. There is also a close connection to the citizen participation portal "Bonn macht mit". The participation portal bundles all information on participation offerings of the city of Bonn and provides opportunities for direct participation.
Bonn im Wandel sees itself as an ideas and project laboratory for a sustainable city. The association brings a large network as well as nine years of experience in the initiation and organization of civil society projects and change processes into the process.
Further information under www.bonn-macht-mit.de and www.bonnimwandel.de
Source: PM of the city of Bonn from
Keywords:
Bonn, Communities, SDG 2030, Transition Town, Environmental policy
Contrary to the agreements in the coalition agreement, the draft budget presented by the Federal Minister of Finance, Olaf Scholz, on 2 May 2018 does not include tax incentives for the energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings. Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) considers this a worrying revelation. The environmental and consumer protection organisation calls on the federal government to immediately launch a programme for tax incentives for the energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings and to increase the refurbishment rate for existing buildings from the current 0.8 percent to at least 2 percent per year.
"If the Federal Minister of Finance does not anchor this measure, which was agreed in the coalition agreement and is central to climate protection, in his draft budget, then he shows that he has either forgotten or already abandoned the climate policy promises of the new government after only a few weeks in office.", says Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Executive Director of DUH.
Energy-efficient building refurbishment is a central element of the energy transition and climate protection. However, climate protection in the building sector will only be successful if the renovation rate in the building stock increases from the current 0.8 percent to over 2 percent annually.
"The two previous governments already failed to set the course for tax incentives in time and thus make a decisive contribution to achieving the 2020 climate protection target"Müller-Kraenner continues. "The reservations of the Länder that tax incentives would create a budget gap for them have been known for a long time. It is time to bring acceptable counter-financing solutions to the table."
After all, tax incentives for refurbishment costs are an important incentive not only for large housing associations but also for private homeowners to invest their own funds. The starting signal for this must now be given urgently.
Source: DUH PM of 07.05.2018
Keywords:
Stakeholders, Stock, DE-News, Funding, Climate protection, Environmental policy, Housing policy, Thermal insulation
