Vienna s home energy storage policy

Can we adapt to new conditions in Vienna's municipal energy system?

By switching from wood and coal to city gas in the last century, Vienna has already shown that transitions in the municipal energy system are, in fact, doable and that we are able to adapt successfully to new conditions.

How will Vienna's energy consumption change in 2040?

15 Municipal Department 20, Vienna Public Utilities. Final energy consumption for space and water heating as well as cooling in buildings will decrease by 20 % per capita by 2030 and by 30 % per capita by 2040. 2 emissions will decrease by 55 % per capita by 2030 and will attain zero in 2040 at the latest.

What is the Vienna Heat Action Plan 12?

Therefore, the City of Vienna has developed the Vienna Heat Action Plan12, which contains key measures to combat urban heat phenomena. This plan is updated on an ongoing basis to take account of new developments. 3 How do we go about it? “Heating and Cooling Vienna 2040” – a vision! 100 % renewable energy sources for heating and cooling.

Can biomass be used for heating buildings in Vienna?

So far, the use of biomass (e.g. wood pellets, wood chips or logs) for heating single-family homes, apartment buildings or multi-storey residential buildings in Vienna is minimal. In ad-dition, biomass makes a small contribution to district heat production.