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Renewable gases will play a key role in the transformation of the energy system (especially in the so-called “hard-to-abate” sectors). Appropriate framework conditions are essential for the expansion of renewable gases. To this end, the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology has set up a Service Agency for Renewable Gases […]

As part of the EU summit tour in Upper Austria, a discussion on EU energy policy took place. As an energy expert, Marie-Theres Holzleitner participated with EU Ambassador Martin Selmayr and the Secretary General of the Austrian Society for European Policy, Paul Schmidt, among others. On the way to the Europe Cross on the Feuerkogel,

We have analysed and comprehensively assessed the impact of the pilot measures implemented in the SDG Striker project through our own set of environmental and key performance indicators. The results provide valuable insights into the potential effects, benefits and challenges of the different individual measures such as installing a photovoltaic system, using energy efficiently or

SDGStriker magazine is a tool for disseminating information on sustainability among different stakeholders in the sports sector. It presents a range of strategies, success stories and testimonials that inspire clubs, federations, players and sports fans on their journey towards sustainability.

Our colleagues Simon Moser and Hans Böhm talk about the future reduction of emissions in the cement industry in the new episode of Petajoule, the podcast of the Austrian Energy Agency with Christoph Dolna-Gruber. Why is this particularly difficult in this sector? What can still be done to make cement production climate neutral in the

“Scoring goals for Sustainability! The new SDG Striker Practitioner’s Guide offers guidelines and tips for soccer clubs and sports organizations on the topic of sustainability, including how to succeed in installing more photovoltaic systems in sports infrastructure, using energy efficiently or what to consider in order to avoid microplastics on artificial turf pitches. The Energieinstitut

Electrification & Greening of Construction Sites:As reported today by the OÖNachrichten, we at the Energieinstitut are researching the greening of construction sites in the sense of increasing electrification in a consortium together with Miba Battery Systems, Swietelsky AG, Netz Oberösterreich GmbH / Energie AG OÖ, ConPlusUltra GmbH and Business Upper Austria. The “maxE” project is

Decarbonization of industry – an ecological challengeIn the EU Horizon2020 BAMBOO project, the Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz together with 18 partners from research, technology providers, and energy-intensive industrial companies have taken on this task. Established consumption and production patterns must be adapted, and renewables play an essential role. This requires an increase in electrical

In the context of the dialog forum “Climate-Fit Heating & Renovation – Affordable for All?” of the Chamber of Labor of Lower Austria, our key researcher Johannes Lindorfer presented analysis results of the current economic conditions and the financial impact of specific thermal building renovations as well as the replacement of specific heating systems of

The Johannes Kepler University Linz aims to become CO2-neutral by 2030. The Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz is accompanying this with the creation of a roadmap. At the first workshop, the participants discussed what climate neutrality will look like and which areas will be particularly in focus. We, the facilitators, would like to thank the