City joins Earth Night initiative: Stuttgart turns off lights for a night in solidarity for the planet
In the heart of Stuttgart, the Energy Department is taking significant strides to ensure a sustainable future for the city. Headed by Dr. Jürgen Görres, the department is located at Dr. Jürgen Görres, Gaisburgstraße 47, 70182 Stuttgart. You can reach them by phone at 0711 21688668, or through various means such as a route planner, electronic public transport information, map, or bicycle route planner. Their postal address is 70161 Stuttgart.
Dr. Görres, the Head of Department Energy, is responsible for implementing energy and climate protection concepts aimed at making Stuttgart climate-neutral. This includes energy management, smart lighting projects, and coordinating related activities and stakeholders.
One of the department's key initiatives is the replacement of all public lighting in the city area with LED technology by 2030. This move will reduce electricity consumption by 65% compared to 1990. Some streetlights on the outskirts have already been turned off since mid-2024, saving an additional 170 megawatt-hours.
LED technology not only consumes less energy but also reduces glare and has decreased the total light output of all lights in the city area by six percent last year. This is a significant step towards reducing light pollution.
In collaboration with Stuttgart Netze GmbH, Stuttgart is participating in Earth Night, an initiative encouraging individuals to consider unnecessary light pollution and their own light consumption. The objective is to reduce artificial light from 10 PM onwards to promote a truly dark night, benefiting insects, nocturnal animals, and reducing light pollution.
Since the energy crisis in autumn 2022, more than 30 buildings, fountains, and monuments in Stuttgart have been permanently unlit, saving 165 megawatt-hours of electricity.
For those seeking the department's email address, it is juergen.goerresstuttgartde. The department's physical address can be used for navigation purposes.
Stuttgart Netze GmbH is also testing intelligent lighting solutions that adjust street lamp brightness based on motion sensors. This innovative approach further enhances energy efficiency and contributes to the city's commitment to sustainability.
In conclusion, the Energy Department in Stuttgart is leading the way in energy and climate protection, with a focus on LED conversion projects, smart lighting, and reducing light pollution. By working together, Stuttgart is on track to become a truly sustainable city.
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