Renovation advisory surge: Numerous individuals seek guidance on energy-efficient home makeovers
It's all about taking action and getting informed, according to Dr. Jürgen Görres, head honcho at the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Department. He reckons half of the folks who attend their events sign up for a free consultation on improving their buildings, kicking off a journey to energy efficiency. Görres stresses the importance of personal consultations.
Upcoming Event - June 26
The next event on the calendar is coming up on Thursday, June 26, at the community hall St. Thomas Morus in Lederberg from 6 to 8 pm. Registration isn't necessary for these gatherings, and online followers can tune in too. For details, check out the event calendar and the Energy Advisory Center Stuttgart e. V.'s website (opens in a new tab).
These info sessions provide a solid foundation for decision-making, offering insights into renovation options, attractive funding programs, and legal frameworks. Görres contends that renovations can be safe, cost-effective, and future-proof due to a combination of municipal, federal funding, tax advantages, and energy-saving measures that lower both carbon emissions and operating costs.
Support Along the Journey
Question-and-answer rounds are a mainstay of these events, allowing attendees to address their specific concerns directly. Görres emphasizes that it's a chance to create synergies, as citizens share ideas, make connections, and support each other through their renovations. He views these events as vital platforms for owners, municipalities, and experts to exchange ideas, fostering the energy transition and promoting a sense of community.
Typically, these events cover topics such as communal heat supply, heat pump placement, and even monument protection. Any questions left unanswered are subsequently addressed in personal on-site appointments with city representatives, the Ludwigsburg Energy Agency (LEA), the EBZ, and the respective building owners.
Attractive Funding Landscape
Peter Pätzold, the city's mayor for urban development, housing, and the environment, makes it clear that Stuttgart is committed to building renovation, and the funding landscape has never been better. He encourages all citizens to participate in the upcoming events, noting that the large turnout demonstrates that people are not alone with their questions and concerns.
Joshua Nothdurft, the managing director of the Energy Advisory Center Stuttgart, stresses that the energy transition is a complex process, and not always is there an immediate perfect solution. Nevertheless, he highlights the value of collaborative discussions between experts, city officials, and owners, stating that this is their approach: they guide everyone on the renovation journey and ensure no one gets left out in the cold. They also lend a hand in challenging situations with their knowledge and network.
For more information, visit the city's website under Energy and Climate Protection and the Energy Advisory Center Stuttgart e. V.’s website (opens in a new tab).
Further Resources
- For a networking session with energy-saving themes, consult the GIH Bundesverband’s event calendar.
- On July 3, 2025, the “Die Sanierungsreise mit dem EBZ Stuttgart” will offer consultations, information on funding programs, and Q&A with experts at Energieberatungszentrum Stuttgart e.V. (Register to reserve your spot, as space may be limited.)
- The “Markt der Möglichkeiten” series, hosted by JetzKlimachen, features information sessions, exhibitions, and personal consultations with innovative companies offering energy-efficient solutions, funding programs, and practical advice for homeowners. Watch their event calendar for future dates.
- At the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Department, led by Dr. Jürgen Görres, events focus on energy efficiency, offering free consultations to improve buildings.
- On June 26, an upcoming event will take place at St. Thomas Morus in Lederberg, providing insights into renovating options, funding programs, and legal frameworks.
- Görres encourages attendees to attend the question-and-answer rounds to engage with experts and support each other through renovations.
- Topics covered include communal heat supply, heat pump placement, and monument protection.
- The city's mayor, Peter Pätzold, emphasizes Stuttgart's commitment to building renovation, with an attractive funding landscape for citizens.
- The Energy Advisory Center Stuttgart, led by Joshua Nothdurft, emphasizes the collaborative approach to the energy transition, guiding attendees and ensuring no one is left out.
- The GIH Bundesverband's event calendar offers networking sessions with energy-saving themes.
- On July 3, 2025, the “Die Sanierungsreise mit dem EBZ Stuttgart” event will provide consultations, information on funding programs, and Q&A with experts.
- The "Markt der Möglichkeiten" series, hosted by JetzKlimachen, offers information sessions, exhibitions, and personal consultations with energy-efficient solutions and practical advice for homeowners.
- In personal on-site appointments, attendees can address their specific concerns with city representatives, the Ludwigsburg Energy Agency (LEA), the EBZ, and building owners.
- To learn more about energy and climate protection, visit the city's website under "Energy and Climate Protection" and the Energy Advisory Center Stuttgart e.V.'s website for further information (opens in a new tab). This learning process can support one's career development, personal finance, financial technology, data and cloud computing, education and self-development, and skills training for a sustainable lifestyle and job search.
