Innsbruck-Land: Communities on the way to fossil independence

Innsbruck-Land: Communities on the way to fossil independence

On Tuesday, the festive E5 gala took place in the Congress Innsbruck, organized by the state of Tyrol and the Tyrol energy agency. At this event, a newly designed evaluation catalog was presented, which is focused on essential criteria. This reform marks the beginning of a new era in the field of energy efficiency and climate protection. Tyrol has set itself the goal of covering its entire energy requirement himself by 2050 and foregoing fossil fuels. Municipalities play a central role in this because they are directly in contact with the citizens and can implement numerous measures to improve energy efficiency.

Governor Deputy and Energy Councilor Josef Geisler emphasized the importance of the E5 communities: "They are not only a pioneer of the energy transition, but also ensure that on-site people understand and implement the issues of energy efficiency and climate protection." This makes it clear that the initiative not only takes place at the political level, but also finds the same with the citizens.

award of the municipality of Lienz

The municipality of Lienz was awarded three times, including for its innovative pedestrian concept, which includes several encounter zones in the city center. In addition, the station area was successfully redesigned and now acts as a barrier -free mobility center. In order to further increase energy efficiency, all energy consumption of the municipality is systematically recorded and analyzed in order to uncover hidden savings options. In addition, the construction of photovoltaic systems is promoted on municipal buildings.

Lienz also stands out due to her commitment to sustainable climate protection. "The E5 communities actively contribute to saving energy, climate protection and resource conservation," said René Zumtobel, climate protection and mobility council. The focus is not only on reducing energy consumption, but also on the climate -friendly use of renewable energy sources. Citizens are actively involved in the implementation of these projects, which is an important basis for their success.

This recognition for Lienz shows how municipalities in Tyrol become a decisive factor in the energy transition through innovative measures and strong commitment to sustainable development. The awards go beyond mere recognition and are an incentive for many other communities to take similar paths. More information can be found on www.kleine newspaper.at .