Alarming situation: Every second apartment in the Sigmaringen district is dilapidated!

Alarming situation: Every second apartment in the Sigmaringen district is dilapidated!

Attention, Sigmaringen is about much more than just the beautiful old buildings: around 31,900 apartments in the district urgently need to be renovated to improve their energy efficiency. An alarming situation that not only endangers climate protection, but also the local labor market. The analysis by the Pestel Institute, prepared for the Federal Association of German Building Materials Trade (BDB), shows the harsh reality: the energy-saving renovations could cost the region around 249 million euros annually over the next two decades. These statistics make it clear that there is an urgent need for action, especially with regard to climate neutrality by 2045, as Schwäbische.de reports.

In the Sigmaringen district, the energy consumption values ​​per square meter of living space are 0.5 percent below the national average, but the figures still show that large-scale renovation is necessary. In addition, the President of the BDB, Katharina Metzger, is calling for an expansion of state support programs for private homeowners. There is still a lot of room for improvement here! After all, proper energy-saving renovation could also help to strengthen the local economy and secure jobs in the skilled trades.

A look at the possibilities

Energy saving measures are a must. Comprehensive planning is required: the roof and facade should ideally be tackled in one step. Experts recommend tackling the insulation first and only then using a heat pump. In addition, age-appropriate renovations are becoming increasingly important. After all, the demand for barrier-free apartments and senior housing is constantly increasing.

The need to advance energy-related renovations is also underscored by the study “Fit for 2045 (Part 2)” by the German Energy Agency (dena). Investments of around 120 billion euros will be necessary here by 2045 in order to achieve a climate-neutral building stock. This corresponds to around 6 billion euros annually. The biggest chunk of this falls on the municipalities, which have to contribute around 4 billion euros to the investments. Dena.de emphasizes how important it is that the public sector acts as a pioneer.

Funding opportunities at a glance

Anyone who takes action now can benefit from government funding. Energy-efficient renovations not only have a positive impact on the environment, but also bring about noticeable savings. There are a variety of measures that are supported:

• Fassade dämmen: Ungedämmte Außenwände verlieren bis zu ein Drittel der Heizwärme.
• Dach oder oberste Geschossdecke dämmen: Wärme geht immer nach oben, hier kann viel gespart werden.
• Keller dämmen: Gut isolierte Kellerdecke, Wände und Böden sind unerlässlich.
• Fenster austauschen: Alte Fenster sind wahre Heizkraftwerke, moderne Fenster können hier viel verbessern.
• Heizung modernisieren: Neue Systeme wie Wärmepumpen sind nicht nur effizienter, sie machen auch die besten Geschäfte.

Last but not least: advice on energy-saving renovations are also good opportunities that you should take advantage of. Up to 50% of the costs for professional energy advice can be funded, particularly through programs from Bafa or KfW. According to Finanztip, construction supervision by energy efficiency experts is also eligible for funding.

In summary, the Sigmaringen district is facing major challenges, but also great opportunities. With the right measures and enough support, the region can not only become more climate-neutral, but also become an exciting place for young skilled workers in the skilled trades.