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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
The program aims for 100,000 square meters of solar panels
Hamburg's Senate wants to use the city's roofs to generate energy. A short-term special program aims to create a total of 100,000 square meters of photovoltaic space with government buildings being the first to undergo the transformation. At the same time, city authorities have launched a survey into the structural and technological state of the private housing stock.
The city of Hamburg is pushing hard to meet 2023 and 2030 targets for CO2 reduction. The city's solar power program has the highest priority according to Finance Senator Andreas Dressel, who at an interview for NDR 90.3, a local radio station, commented: "This is a topic that is important to the entire Senate. The First Mayor gave us this mandate."
All 700 city-owned buildings, from the museum to the fire station, are currently being examined to see whether they can support photovoltaic systems. The spotlight is currently on the police station in the Alsterdorf District and two schools as potential candidates for solar energy generating roofs.
The installation of solar panels on the roofs of governmental buildings will happen in a multistage program, with the first stage set to be completed by 2023. The companies Sprinkenhof, Schulbau Hamburg and Hamburg Energie Solar have signed a letter of intent claiming that they will be able to provide 13 megawatts of clean energy by the end of this stage. In the final stage, an output of 50 megawatts should be possible.
The Ministry for Urban Development and Housing is currently investigating how the CO2 balance of Hamburg's residential buildings can most effectively be improved.
For this purpose, an online survey of a randomised selection of owners of residential buildings was started on 9 July 2021 and will continue in the coming weeks. The push calls for 35,000 owners of properties in Hamburg to be solicited for the survey.
The aim of the survey is to get a representative picture of the structural and technical state of the residential buildings in Hamburg. For example, some of the questions are about the current state of the houses in terms of energy efficiency and the energy sources they use.
This information will later determine the cost and feasibility of the modernisation required. On one hand, the climate targets must be achieved and, on the other, affordability for the owners and tenants needs to be guaranteed.
On 22 December 2020, the Senate agreed upon a requirement on solar roofs and highly efficient heating systems for the construction of new buildings in the city. To be more precise, 15% of the energy powering a building’s heating system after renovation should come from renewable sources.
According to city authorities, the photovoltaic obligation alone can save 60,000 tons of CO2 by 2030, contributing to a quicker energy transition, while increasing the competitiveness of the local economy and providing added value.
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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.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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