Local Authority Energy Administration
In a significant move towards a greener future, the Municipal Energy Management (KEM) in Augsburg, Germany, has received funding for various sustainable energy projects from the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUB). The initiatives, which range from renovating lighting systems to installing biomass heating systems, are aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy security, and promoting sustainable development.
The awards for environmental commitment were presented by Mayor Martina Wild to Luitpold Elementary School, Jakob Fugger Gymnasium, and the State Fachoberschule and Berufsschule (FOS/BOS). The Jakob Fugger Gymnasium stood out for its P-Seminar on balancing the CO2 footprint of the school community and organizing the SolarMobil competition in Augsburg.
One of the notable projects is the renovation of lighting in classrooms and specialist rooms at Bebo-Wager Vocational School, funded by the BMUB with ID: 03K18582. The project, scheduled from January 2022 to July 2024, is part of a broader commitment to energy-efficient new construction and renovation measures throughout the life cycles of municipal buildings.
Other schools receiving funding include Grundschule Hochzoll Süd, St. Stephan Gymnasium, Holbein Gymnasium, and St. Anna Gymnasium, each with unique projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. The Kindergarten Hermann-Köhl-Straße will be connected to the district heating network to replace the outdated gas heating system, while the North and New East Cemeteries will replace their heating systems with pellet systems.
The Ventilation System in the Haunstetten Sports Hall will be replaced with an efficient heat recovery system, and a biomass heating system will be installed at Tattenbachstr. 17, replacing the fossil fuel gas heating system. The Forsthaus Mittelneufnach's heating system will be replaced with a wood chip system, and the outdated energy-intensive lighting at St. Anna Gymnasium will be replaced by an efficient LED system.
The National Climate Protection Initiative, funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through various projects and programs. As part of this initiative, the city of Augsburg aims to become the most environmentally friendly and climate-friendly city in Bavaria, reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the short and long term.
The Eco-School Program, an energy-saving program for public schools in Augsburg, offers schools support in various areas such as workshops, training for energy detectives, and rental of energy measurement kits. The schools were awarded for their environmental commitment as part of the Ökoschulprogramm for energy and CO2 savings.
The diverse projects of the awarded schools demonstrate an outstanding holistic view of sustainability, from environmental education to community engagement. The award ceremony took place at the Umweltbildungszentrum (UBZ) of the city of Augsburg at the Botanical Garden.
In Augsburg, initiatives like the expansion of photovoltaics at the University and the focus on sustainable practices by companies like Infineon Technologies reflect a broader commitment to sustainability that could be aligned with the objectives of a Communal Energy Management system. However, specific details about KEM in Augsburg would require more targeted information.
- The Municipal Energy Management (KEM) in Augsburg, Germany, is actively promoting sustainable development by carrying out various projects, funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUB), such as renovating lighting systems and installing biomass heating systems to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security.
- The Jakob Fugger Gymnasium, one of the schools receiving funding, excels in environmental commitment, as demonstrated by the P-Seminar on balancing the CO2 footprint of the school community and organizing the SolarMobil competition in Augsburg.
- Funding from the BMUB has enabled schools such as Bebo-Wager Vocational School to implement energy-efficient renovation measures, like the renovation of lighting systems in classrooms and specialist rooms, as part of a commitment to new construction and renovation measures throughout the life cycles of municipal buildings.
- As part of the National Climate Protection Initiative, the city of Augsburg aims to become the most environmentally friendly and climate-friendly city in Bavaria by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, with projects and programs funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment.
- The Eco-School Program, a support system for public schools in Augsburg, provides schools with resources for energy-saving workshops, energy detective training, and rental of energy measurement kits, contributing to the city's objective of becoming a greener and more sustainable city.
