Wiener Stadtwerke: Guide for the EU energy future
Wiener Stadtwerke: Guide for the EU energy future
The Viennese municipal utilities have already taken an important step to re -evaluate energy supply in the European Union before the sudden stop of Russian gas deliveries to Austria. In a panel discussion that took place in the Vienna House in Brussels, various politicians and experts discussed the developments of energy policy on Wednesday under the motto "Restart for the EU: What does that mean for energy and mobility?".
The speakers included Franz Wirtenberger, the Austrian ambassador in Brussels, as well as the politicians Angelika Winzig (ÖVP) and Andreas Schieder (SPÖ). Peter Weinelt, the managing director of Stadtwerke, and his deputy Monika Unterholzner were also present. In view of the tense situation at the energy market, reinforced by the Ukraine conflict, the participants saw the urgent need to clarify the EU's energy future.
energy future and climate neutrality
Central questions about future energy supply were discussed in the discussion, including the issues of climate neutrality and security of care. Weinelt emphasized the importance of the heat transition and a sustainable energy market reform to implement the EU's energy policy requirements. "A climate -neutral Europe needs concrete measures that have to be tackled at the latest," he said. The managing director emphasized that the Wiener Stadtwerke wanted to invest around 8.8 billion euros in climate -friendly infrastructure by 2028 in order to reduce the dependence on fossil imports - especially from Russia.Unterholtzer responded to the role of the critical infrastructures, which represent the basis of society. In her opinion, the physical and digital security of these infrastructures should enjoy the top priority. Furthermore, stable financing conditions and clear funding mechanisms for municipal companies were mentioned as essential elements of future investments. The discussion clearly showed that in order to master the challenges of the energy requirement, various adjustment screws within the EU must be adapted and optimized.
The urgency of driving the switch to renewable energies quickly is also a priority for the Vienna Stadtwerke. The promotion of new technologies, such as geothermal energy and climate -neutral district heating, plays a key role in making the heat supply sector more environmentally friendly.
For more information, there are detailed insights into the current situation and the management approaches of the Vienna Stadtwerke, which on www.meinbezirk.at can be read.
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