Energy City Association focuses on net zero
Cities and municipalities are working towards climate neutrality with the Energiestadt label. Certification and strategies are increasingly aligned with the net-zero goal to promote sustainable energy policies. Special attention is given to supporting smaller communities.
The Energiestadt association wants to support its 644 member municipalities and cities in the future, particularly on the path to climate neutrality. In 30 years of commitment, much of what was initially considered progressive has been established as the standard, writes Energiestadt in a corresponding press release. In order to continue to act as a pacesetter, certification and support for members should be consistently geared towards the net-zero target.
The Energiestadt label recognizes cities and municipalities for their sustainable energy and climate policy. In future, the certification process will place particular emphasis on net-zero relevant strategies and measures. The press release cites the phasing out of natural gas for heating and the promotion of electromobility as examples. In future, in order to receive the highest accolade of Gold City, it must be proven that strategies and measures are being consistently pursued and are compatible with the net-zero target. At the same time, Energiestadt wants to simplify the certification process for smaller municipalities.
“With the new instruments, Energiestadt is strengthening its role as a leading competence center for local energy and climate policy in Switzerland,” said Maren Kornmann, Co-Managing Director of Energiestadt, in the press release. “Energiestadt is the only organization to offer a comprehensive package for the planning, implementation and monitoring of net-zero measures at local level.”