The plan is for Vienna to become climate-neutral by 2040. Alternative energies, waste avoidance or new forms of mobility are the focus. It is planned, for example, that from this point in time no more vehicles with petrol or diesel engines will be in use. More about this in the video:
The expansion of district heating and the use of geothermal energy is also part of the plan. The construction of a large heat pump, which will supply energy for more than 100,000 households, will soon take place in the Simmering sewage treatment plant. Furthermore, the approval of solar systems for private individuals is to be made less complicated in the future and in some cases no longer necessary. Overall, Vienna intends to invest EUR 2.8 billion in climate protection measures in the next two years alone, which also includes the expansion of public transport.
The package was presented on Friday by Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ), Deputy Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS), City Councilor for the Environment Jürgen Czernohorszky (SPÖ) and City Councilor for Transport Ulli Sima (SPÖ). Climate initiatives, it was emphasized, exist in all Business Groups. The controversial transport projects were also a topic today. On the city street, it was assured, hold on tight. However, three times more money is invested in public transport than in road expansion and maintenance, Ludwig said.
Source: Nachrichten
