Graz is progressing: Climate -friendly energy projects for the future!

Graz is progressing: Climate -friendly energy projects for the future!

In Graz, a lot is happening in terms of climate protection! The city, together with the Holding Graz, Energie Graz and Energie Styria, tackles two large projects that aim at a climate -friendly future. The focus is on the Graz energy plant (EEC) and the energetic sewage sludge recycling (EKV), which mix up both the live environment and sustainable energy production. Graz.at reports that a video series can be clearly explained and shown how sewage sludge can be used as an energy source.

But what exactly is behind it? From 2026, the EEC is to cover a remarkable 20 % of Graz district heating requirements by not using recycled waste from the region thermally. So waste is not only used sensibly, but also relieved the environment. But that's not all: the EKV system gains energy from sewage sludge, which also produces additional heat and electricity. The traffic is also relieved because the regional disposal routes are optimized.

the most modern technology for a good climate

The EKV system is built according to the most modern state of the art, as HOLDING Graz emphasizes. All emissions that could arise when operating the system are reduced to a minimum by primary or secondary measures. The best: Annainer: Inside, no relevant loads have to be feared. Sound and dust emissions are avoided by the complete installation of all system components, and odor emissions are also not an issue because the air is sucked out of the warehouse areas and used for burning.

As part of the UVP permit, all aspects of the system are also checked in detail. Citizens: Interior has the opportunity to bring in their legal positions, and an open dialogue to clarify questions and needs is sought. This shows that not only technically thought here, but also the needs of the population.

sustainability and resource conservation

In times when resource -saving infrastructures play an increasingly important role, the development of the EKV is an important step in the right direction. As the [Federal Environment Agency] (https://www.umweltbundamt.de/themen/Ressourcensschonende- infrastructure) explains, technical infrastructures are often resource-intensive. Therefore, the minimization of resource consumption is placed when building and operating. This not only protects the environment, but also helps to reduce costs.

A research report documents the results on the resource -saving infrastructure. In an associated brochure, not only are recommendations for action, but also presents measures that can easily be implemented in the planning and design of technical infrastructures. An approach that also has a future in Graz!

Overall, it is clear: Graz makes you serious about climate protection and energy management. With these future -oriented projects, not only the heat requirement is covered, but also promoted responsibility with resources. It can only be hoped that many other cities will follow the Graz model!