Energy from the region: How communities shape the future together

Energy from the region: How communities shape the future together

In a remarkable step in sustainable energy production, the climate and energy model region (KEM) Elsberere Wienerwald under the direction of Matthias Zawichowski has brought its pioneering work for local energy community. Zawichowski, proud that the plan, which was now dreamed 20 years ago, becomes reality, explains that the electricity produced in the region is not only used on site, but also flexibly where it is needed. For this, photovoltaic systems have already been installed in municipal institutions in the past to optimize local energy supply. It was recently announced that the energy community will be opened to everyone from 1 January 2025, which means enormous progress in the area of ​​renewable energy in the region, such as noen.at reported.

The Kem Elsbereke Wienerwald extends over 13 municipalities between Vienna and St. Pölten and comprises more than 38,000 inhabitants: inside. Zawichowski not only sees itself as a regional planner, but as a visionary in a region that is faced with increasing settlement pressure and high ground prices. People's mobility needs are also served by seven trip services and an extensive network of e-filling stations, which makes the region sustainable. In addition, Zawichowski is committed to several organizations and is passionate about electromobility. As a chairman of "Carsharing Austria" and "Fahrbutgelügen.at", he promotes innovative mobility solutions. His achievements were recently recognized with the award for the KEM manager of 2022, which underlines the importance of its initiatives. According to the Minister of Climate Protection of the Climate Protection, the climate and energy model regions are crucial for climate protection and the implementation of solutions to the energy transition, such as Klimaundenergiemodellregions. reported