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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Vienna’s energy company plans to invest millions in a district cooling system, saving tons of CO2. The system will piggyback on the existing heat infrastructure
Today, Vienna’s city-owned energy company (Wien Energie) announced that a new district cooling plant had started operating in Stubenring at the start of the summer season. District cooling is a fairly new concept in Europe, though it functions in much the same way as district heating, even using much of the same infrastructure.
At the same time, with climate change pushing record-breaking temperatures every year, the Viennese government is seriously planning to expand the service. According to an official statement, Vienna’s energy company should be able to supply 300 megawatts of cool energy by 2030, turning the Austrian capital into Europe’s cooling role model.
Last June, authorities in Vienna recorded the highest temperature since measurements began, with the heat reaching 30 degrees for 12 days. Furthermore, according to Wien Energie, the number of hot days in the country has doubled in the last 30 years, which makes finding a largescale solution to the problem an issue for many people.
The company has steadily been working on providing district cooling for the last 15 years, however, now they seem to have a long-term agenda and it has to do with emissions savings.
Currently, 180 buildings in the Austrian capital have district cooling, with an output of around 200 megawatts. This translates to a 50% CO2 emissions reduction and a 70% energy consumption, compared to conventional air conditioners. Furthermore, according to the company, district cooling has supplemented nearly 100,000 air conditioners, making the system carbon efficient and sustainable.
The company began working on the plant in Stubenring in 2020 and now that it is operational, it can reliably cool up to 300,000 square meters of floor space with an output of 15 megawatts.
According to an official statement, by 2030, the company should have 350 megawatts, dedicated to district cooling. Wien Energie’s CEO Michael Strebl explained that until 2027, the company is planning to invest around 90 million euros into developing production capacities for both the inner city and some districts outside of it.
Currently, the big clients for district cooling include large office buildings, gyms, a hotel and a university archive. The technology for cooling is much like what district heating uses – water at a certain temperature. Instead of feeding radiators hot water, though, the company sends in water chilled to 5-6 degrees.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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