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  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    … in the Alps based on four topic areas: low-carbon economy and climate adaptation, resource-efficient economy, ecosystem services and natural capital, as well as quality of …

  • Press release 43/2025 from 17.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Building check: Is my house ready for a heat pump?

    A technician is standing on a ladder and servicing a heat pump.

    … it work. Press release No. 43/2025 | 17.12.2025 Heat pumps are currently the most efficient heating technology available. By drawing on naturally available heat from … be difficult to heat, the online tool determines whether the property can be heated efficiently using a heat pump. It helps homeowners understand whether their building … if replacing a small number of radiators would be sufficient, or whether energy efficiency improvements should be considered first to reduce heat demand. “The …

  • Press release 16/2020 from 08.04.2020 | Last changed: 17.04.2020

    Federal contest prize for environmental building: "UMWELT & BAUEN"

    moderner Holzbau mit Flachdach im Grünen

    … 22 May 2020 The category “Non-residential buildings” is for sustainable and energy efficient public buildings. Source: Umweltbundesamt Due to the present … themes of climate adaptation and other strategies to mitigate the consumption of resources. Building projects which take special consideration of biodiversity and …

  • Press release 13/2015 from 30.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment as part of the solution, not the problem

    Barbara Hendricks and Maria Krautzberger present the Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study

    … noise and particulates in our cities. Social environmental policy aimed at energy efficiency, local public transport, a greening of cities and the creation of … nearly half of all respondents report that they "always" choose the energy-efficient alternative when buying household appliances or lighting. Another one … therefore has the potential to develop into a key factor for climate protection and resource efficiency. The representative survey on environmental awareness in Germany …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … The water- and soil-related associations endeavour to operate the most energy-efficient pumps. Technical improvements aimed at increasing energy efficiency can influence the progress illustrated by the indicator. Furthermore, the … the most energy-efficient pumps. Technical improvements aimed at increasing energy efficiency can influence the progress illustrated by the indicator. Furthermore, the …

  • Press release 04/2018 from 23.01.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose again in 2016

    rauchende Schornsteine eines Braunkohlekraftwerks, davor ein Tagebau

    … by some 70 million metric tonnes by 2030. If cars become significantly more energy-efficient and we are given a quota for electric cars, this is not beyond the bounds … are older than 20 years. What's more, at least 5 gigawatts of the oldest and most inefficient coal-fired power plants should be shut down completely.” said Ms … But this will only happen if we quickly get on with decommissioning older and inefficient lignite and hard coal power plants. Otherwise we run the risk not only of …

  • Press release 36/2021 from 07.09.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion

    Schriftzug "Bundespreis Umwelt & Bauen" und Bild einer Trophäe aus Holz

    … a key role in climate protection because buildings consume a tremendous amount of resources during construction and operation. In Germany alone, heating, cooling and … of buildings and their construction has taken centre stage in society. The energy-efficient refurbishment of existing buildings in particular remains a daily …

  • News from 27.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Shaping digitalisation in transport sustainably

    A woman rents a scooter via an app

    … regulatory options that take into account mobility, climate protection, energy efficiency, road safety, health protection as well as land and resource consumption. The results of the study are summarised and prepared for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    FiW-I-1:Claims ratio, combined ratio in homeowners’ comprehensive insurance

    The picture shows the top view of a building roofed with red tiles. To the right and left of the roof ridge you can see numerous large hailstones. Some of the roof tiles are broken.

    … – Gesamtkonzept der deutschen Versicherer. Berlin, 4 pp. https://www.gdv.de/resource/blob/71796/6f0fb2efaf19015693e6051a36bb1c0d/pdf-data.pdf Associated content … – Gesamtkonzept der deutschen Versicherer. Berlin, 4 pp. https://www.gdv.de/resource/blob/71796/6f0fb2efaf19015693e6051a36bb1c0d/pdf-data.pdf … FiW-I-1:Claims …

  • Press release 19/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    Here's how heat pumps work!

    A couple standing next to their heat pump.

    … portal highlights examples of climate-friendly heating Mr and Mrs Krüger heat efficiently and in a climate-friendly way with their heat pump. Source: co2online … pump in 2019. “By optimising the heat pump settings, I was able to increase the efficiency of the entire heat pump system by another 10 percent,” explains Gewiese. …