Convoy of Energy Supply Concludes in Alt-Refrath, Leaving Residents with Positive Feelings
In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, the city of Bergisch Gladbach has taken a significant step towards a more sustainable future with its Energy Caravan project. The initiative, which is part of the municipal heat planning, has been funded by the state of NRW to promote the local heat transition.
The Energy Caravan project, spearheaded by fesa e.V. and the Consumer Center NRW, has proven to be indispensable in the face of rising energy prices and climate goals, according to Ragnar Migenda, First Deputy Mayor of Bergisch Gladbach. The project offers free, neutral, and provider-independent advice to homeowners about renovation options, including heating optimization and insulation.
The response to the Energy Caravan project has been overwhelmingly positive, with the consultations being fully booked in town halls. Rolf Friedrich, a participant in the project, confirmed that the energy consultation provided by the city of Bergisch Gladbach helped him set priorities for the necessary energy renovation of his single-family house in Alt-Refrath.
One of the most common topics of discussion during the consultations was the renovation of windows in combination with the installation of solar panels, as highlighted by Rolf Friedrich. A first overview of the most common renovation topics also shows that heating and ventilation, in addition to photovoltaic and heating systems, were in high demand.
The Energy Caravan project has already been completed in the neighbourhood of Alt-Refrath. For those interested in learning more about the municipal heat plan, more information can be found at the email address [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or on the municipal website at www.unser-website.de/kommunale-waermeplanung.aspx.
Ragnar Migenda emphasised that the demand for independent, low-threshold, and individual advice remains high, as shown by the fully booked energy consultations. The project team is currently evaluating the results of the Energy Caravan, with the aim of continuing to support citizens in their transition towards more sustainable energy solutions.
For those seeking further information related to energy and environmental education, Metabolon in Lindlar, near Bergisch Gladbach, might be relevant. Metabolon combines fun and adventure with educational content about energy and waste management, featuring a "House of the Future" exhibition focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable building practices.
As the Energy Caravan project continues to make a difference in Bergisch Gladbach, it serves as a model for other cities and communities aiming to promote sustainable energy solutions and a low-carbon future.
- The Energy Caravan project, funded by the state of NRW, focuses on environmental-science, offering free advice on renewable-energy solutions such as solar panels and insulation to homeowners.
- Rognar Migenda, First Deputy Mayor of Bergisch Gladbach, stated that the project has been vital in addressing rising energy prices and meeting climate goals.
- Businesses in the industry, particularly those involved in energy and environmental education, can benefit from the project's success, such as Metabolon in Lindlar, which offers educational content about energy and waste management.
- The project team, after evaluating the results, aims to continue supporting citizens in their transition toward more sustainable energy solutions, including finance and business aspects related to renewable-energy implementations.
