Energy transition in Kirchohsen: Citizens asked - participation is mandatory!

Energy transition in Kirchohsen: Citizens asked - participation is mandatory!

in Kirchohsen, a district of Emmerthal, the path to climate neutrality will be paved with the "integrated energetic neighborhood concept" by 2040. The Weserbergland climate protection agency has presented a detailed project with 27 concrete implementable measures in order to advance the energy transition. "We have 15 years and it is important to become active now," said Patrick Bienstein from the climate protection agency during an information event that attracted only a small number of interested parties, but gave important insights into planned measures. Mayor Dominik Petters pointed out that the implementation will be an ongoing process and that quick results are not to be expected, since the community is intensively exchanging with the citizens.

Citizen participation for a successful concept

The participation of the population plays a central role in the planning process. In order to achieve broad support, the municipality starts a citizens' survey aimed at all real estate owners in Kirchohsen. The questionnaire on central key data such as year of construction and energy consumption is intended to help reliably assess the necessary heat network. Mayor Petters appeals to the residents of actively participating, since the data collected are decisive for the security of supply and efficiency of the local heating network. The survey is voluntary, but the participation of the citizens is considered essential for the success of the project, as is emphasized in the reports of Dewezet.de and the climate protection agency.

advance announcements and innovative approaches

Another step towards the implementation of the concept is the planned thermography walks, which are intended to identify energetic weaknesses in buildings using thermal imaging cameras. Training for citizens is also planned in order to strengthen their knowledge and sense of responsibility for the planned projects and to make active co -designers of the energy transition. The climate protection agency sees the need to educate energy renovations and possible funding in February about energy building renovations and possible funding. The present initiatives and the growing commitment of citizens could form the foundation for a sustainable future in Kirchohsen.

For more information on the measures and the survey see Dewezet.de or the website of the climate protection agency.