The private energy transition in Stuttgart: whether you miss a chance in his budget proposal

Von Sophie Müller

according to a report by

additional insights and local effects

Although essential funding for programs such as the solar offensive and the heat pump program are missing, these programs are of crucial importance in order to motivate private households for the energy transition. According to the State Office for the Environment Baden-Württemberg , a significant part of the climate-damaging emissions in Baden-Württemberg consists of heating and power consumption in Private households. Funding programs can therefore play an important role in encouraging homeowners to energy -efficient measures.

local context and further information

The goal of becoming emission -free by 2035 is part of a wider plan to achieve the United Nations climate goals and the European Union. According to the information from of the European Commission , the EU strives as a whole until 2050 climate neutrality.

With the solar offensive and the heat pump program, the city of Stuttgart also aims to make the use of renewable energy sources more attractive for private households, as from the report of Stuttgart emerges. It is argued that city administrations play a central role in the implementation of the energy transition at the local level by creating incentives for more environmentally friendly living and lifestyle.

recommendation

In order to effectively promote the energy transition in Stuttgart, effective funding programs should be obtained and expanded. This would help to achieve the city's climate goals and encourage citizens to make an active contribution to climate protection.