Implementation status of the Climate Awakening measures (May 2023)

OBJECTIVE: City administration emissions are recorded and measures taken so that the city administration is climate-neutral before 2030.

Status: In implementation

Brief description: A roadmap for climate-neutral municipal buildings has already been outlined under measure G1a, so the focus of this measure is on activities that go beyond the building stock. The Office for the Environment and Energy is responsible for overarching monitoring. Chapter 4 "Status quo: climate-neutral administration" of the first status report presents the current status and the monitoring system that has been developed.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Further development of the "climate checks" in draft resolutions (in implementation)
• Raising awareness among new employees of the City of Erlangen (ongoing)
• Digital technologies and their use for "smart" climate protection (in preparation)
• Climate-neutral print products (ongoing)
• Climate-neutral event concepts (in implementation)
• Expansion of electromobility - municipal vehicle fleet and charging infrastructure ( in progress)
• Revision of parking guidelines for car parking spaces (in implementation )
• Operational mobility management I / strengthening bicycle friendliness (implemented)
• LED lighting in outdoor areas ( being implemented)
• Climate-friendly machine and equipment pool (being implemented )
• Social compatibility of climate protection measures (ongoing)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: Companies and other institutions decide to achieve climate neutrality before 2030.

Status: in implementation

Brief description
The first event of the "Climate Neutral Erlangen Alliance" took place on June 14, 2023. The main topics were serial refurbishment, PV systems on unusual locations, CO2 balancing for companies and sources of financing for CO2-reducing measures on buildings. In addition, the monitoring system developed for participants in the alliance was presented, which will be used to track progress and setbacks in the future. The monitoring with selected success indicators replaces the time-consuming approach of tracking the individual contributions in the Climate City Contract. As of May 23, 2023, 23 institutions have already submitted contributions to the city contract, which make visible which measures of the Climate Awakening the respective institution
support. Since the beginning of the year, personal discussions on Climate Awakening have been held with at least 15 institutions (as of May 2023).

The "Climate and Economy" position has been filled since February. The Climate and Urban Society position registered for this measure in the Climate Awakening roadmap was not approved in the budget process, meaning that the approach for Alliance participants is currently limited to commercial enterprises.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Revision of assessment criteria for municipal investment companies (in implementation)
• Expansion of the Erlangen Climate Alliance (implemented)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Creation and implementation of integrated neighborhood concepts in Erlangen.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: No personnel resources were made available to Office 61 in 2023. It is not possible to process the measure without additional staff. Job applications will be submitted again for 2024.

OBJECTIVE: Reduction of CO2 emissions by municipal stakeholders through annual "emissions budgets".

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The controlling format for the climate budget is coordinated with the building management department (GME). The aim is to monitor progress in the reduction of CO2 emissions from municipal buildings as a result of refurbishment measures and the
documentation of CO2 consumption through new construction measures. The amount of CO2 required each year is set in relation to the target of climate neutrality by 2030.

The result helps policymakers to make decisions: it creates transparency regarding the additional funding and personnel resources required at GME to achieve the climate target.

As of May 2023, GME does not have a multi-year refurbishment plan with quantified CO2 savings potential for municipal buildings. However, this is a basic prerequisite for drawing up the climate budget. This year
therefore not yet be started this year. The climate budget can only be drawn up once the newly created positions in the GME have been filled and trained.

OBJECTIVE: All Erlangen residents are aware of the city's goals and extensive climate protection measures. Acceptance of the measures for the energy transition has been created.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The tender documents for a multi-year campaign to support the climate transition have been compiled and the tendering process has begun. A small contract to promote the city's climate contract has been awarded and will be carried out in fall 2023. Additional staff will be required here in the future.

OBJECTIVE: Municipal commitment to reducing state and federal policy obstacles (in particular legal framework, funding conditions) for successful municipal climate protection.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: Attempts are made to influence the higher levels on an ad hoc basis. In the spring, Mayor Dr. Florian Janik wrote to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, to advocate for a swift legislative process so that municipalities can test the 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas as comprehensively as possible. No commitment has yet been achieved.

The Bavarian Association of Cities and Towns is preparing a position paper in the course of the state elections in the fall to address demands to state politicians regarding climate protection and climate adaptation, among other things. Mayor Dr. Janik and environmental officer Ms. Bock, in consultation with all of Erlangen's officers, have included demands on climate protection and climate adaptation in the position paper and reiterated positions of the Bavarian Association of Cities and Towns from last year. These include the need, expressed in the position paper, to anchor climate protection and climate adaptation measures as a mandatory task of the municipalities, which goes hand in hand with adequate financial resources for the municipalities to implement them and the accelerated expansion of renewable energies. The demands are also of great importance for measures from the Climate Action Roadmap Erlangen.

OBJECTIVE: Development of a Heat 2030 master plan.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The tender documents for municipal heat planning (KMP) are being drawn up. The position for heat coordination is being advertised.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Strategic heat planning (in implementation)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: Decarbonization of Erlangen's district heating network and smaller heating networks (local heating networks) and their expansion.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: Investigation results for the "Conversion of the district and local heating supply in Erlangen to renewable heat generation" were presented at the UVPA in April 2023. A further information event at ESTW is planned for 13.06.2023. Based on the current framework conditions, decarbonization of the city's grids appears feasible by
feasible by 2045 at the latest.

Milestones for 2023: ACTUAL analysis, determination of potential, TARGET analysis of the heating network, completion for submission of the funding application to BAFA (by the end of 2023), additional description of the terms of reference for external consultant support (with restricted invitation to tender and award of contract).

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Renewable heating networks (in implementation)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: Replace oil and gas boilers with renewable heat generation options in municipal properties and in the city as a whole. No fossil heating systems in new buildings.

Status: in preparation

Brief description: The adopted "Guidelines for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings - municipal buildings" apply. For refurbishments, the aim is to achieve 100% renewable energy supply. For new buildings, heat generation using purely renewable technology is the basic principle for building temperature control. (The same applies to cooling). This means that purely fossil heating systems will no longer be installed in existing municipal buildings or in new builds.

The corresponding position for processing the boiler moratorium for non-urban buildings has not yet been filled. For the city as a whole - within the scope of the city's influence - the standard of climate-friendly new buildings applies. For the conceptual implementation of the measure at city and city-wide level, it is necessary to wait until the newly created positions have been filled.

Five posts were set out in the implementation decision for the Climate Action Roadmap, one was approved in the budget.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Conversion of buildings with oil and natural gas heating systems (in preparation)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: No CO2 emissions in the operation of the buildings managed by the building management.

Status: in preparation

Brief description: The adopted "Guidelines for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings - municipal buildings" apply. This is also used for all construction activities in existing buildings.

The preparation of a refurbishment roadmap for the building stock in the GME's area of responsibility requires the posts created for the 2023 budget to be filled. Preparations and tendering procedures for this have been initiated.

Further sub-measures of G1a will become more important over time as strategies and concepts are developed.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Use of solar energy in city-owned properties (in implementation)
• Expansion of heat storage systems ( implemented)
• LED lighting indoors ( being implemented)
• New construction - building standards for own properties (in implementation )
  
• Existing buildings - refurbishment to reduce energy consumption (being implemented )
  
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: The operation of all buildings in Erlangen no longer produces any CO2 emissions.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: Companies and other institutions are made aware of the need for refurbishment and renewable heating systems as part of talks and events organized by the Climate Neutral Erlangen Alliance. The newly created position for private building owners has not yet been filled.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Consistent consideration of climate protection issues in urban land-use planning (in implementation)
• Promotion of energy-efficient refurbishment in the sports sector ( being implemented)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: Increase the annual number of energy-efficient refurbished buildings in Erlangen.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: "Serial refurbishment" is discussed at the first meeting of the Climate Neutral Erlangen Alliance. Initial talks are being held between GEWOBAU and the Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues. The idea of a joint workshop with the housing industry and other interested parties on the topic of "serial refurbishment of buildings" is currently being discussed for fall/winter 2023.

OBJECTIVE: Strengthening climate-friendly mobility by redesigning urban neighborhoods.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The objective is achieved through a large number of packages of measures and their interaction. This is already being implemented continuously in accordance with the measures and objectives adopted in the VEP. The implementation of the
of the pedestrian traffic concept from the Erlangen VEP and the parking space concept for the city center. In addition to implementing the existing concepts, the aim is also to extend the pedestrian concept to the entire city.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Unsealing of urban squares (in implementation)
• Expansion of traffic-calmed areas ( in implementation)
• Revision of the parking space statutes ( in preparation)
• Expansion of the bicycle infrastructure (incl. bicycle parking facilities) (being implemented)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Awakening Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Increase the attractiveness of local public transportation.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The local transport plan is currently being updated. In terms of push & pull measures, this interacts with the Climate Awakening measures M1 - M7. As soon as this is available, further statements can be made on the sub-measures expansion and coordination of the urban and regional bus route network, establishment of bus lanes, comfortable and barrier-free use as well as expanded marketing and long-term financing.

OBJECTIVE: Expansion of advisory and service capacities and provision of information in line with demand and compatible with the 1.5° target.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: The Environment Agency currently employs three energy consultants who offer free advice and manage the "CO2-reducing measures for buildings and sustainable construction" funding program. One of the three consultants is currently responsible for preparing the tender documents for municipal heat planning. A fourth position (district energy consultant) has been approved for 2023. The position is not expected to be filled until the fall at the earliest. Contrary to the description of measure S4, the 13 positions required for implementation in the area of energy consulting were not created. Instead, the new position of district energy advisor will act as a link between private and public advisory services and citizens and will also supervise the sub-measures of S4.

The direct motivational and advisory approach to citizens in their urban and local districts is seen as a decisive element of successful CO2 reduction in the Climate Awakening roadmap. For this reason, the establishment of four additional energy advice centers (one each for the south, north, east and west of Erlangen) is planned. However, these positions have not been approved in the 2022 budget.

The sub-measures have not yet been processed: outreach advice and public building site walks, fossil-free heat supply guide, decision template for condominiums, campaign for senior citizens, charging infrastructure guide, etc.

OBJECTIVE: Involve skilled trades businesses in the strategic implementation of the Climate Action Roadmap and the measures developed to overcome the bottleneck "shortage of skilled tradespeople" and increase the proportion of women.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: No personnel capacities available for strategic implementation of the measure with its subtasks

In November 2022, the Budget and Finance Committee decided not to add an initiative to promote skilled trades in the field of energy transition to the economic development work program(draft resolution II/WA/021/2022). The Chamber of Skilled Crafts, the District Skilled Crafts Association and the guilds already present job profiles at popular events and have sufficient advertising material.

The association Jugend, Arbeit und Zukunft (Youth, Work and Future), affiliated with "Wirtschaftsförderung und Arbeit" (WA), supports pupils at Erlangen's secondary schools in their career choices through various information formats. A particular focus is on the placement in skilled trades and industrial/technical apprenticeships. Despite the various efforts, there is still a shortage of skilled trades.

OBJECTIVE: Companies (SMEs and large companies) in Erlangen are empowered to manage a transformation to climate neutrality. Assistance and incentives do not come exclusively from the administration and politics of the city of Erlangen.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The IHK office in Erlangen supports companies in climate protection. The association CO2-neutral Erlangen, an association of Erlangen companies, which is currently being founded, addresses various aspects of a CO2-neutral Erlangen.

The following sub-measures are also being worked on:

Climate-neutral Erlangen Alliance
The Climate Neutral Erlangen Alliance has been founded and new members are being recruited on an ongoing basis. The sub-measure has therefore been implemented.

Best practice examples
The IHK office in Erlangen is offering various workshops on the topic of "Creating a carbon footprint for companies" in 2023. The topic of carbon footprinting was also discussed alongside other best practice examples from the region at the Climate Neutral Erlangen Alliance event in June. The carbon footprint is a cornerstone for any company that is seriously addressing the issue of CO2 reduction and striving for the transformation to climate neutrality (climate-neutral business).

Company survey
This year, the Economic Development Agency is conducting a company survey, which will include a series of questions on the topic of climate protection.

The following sub-measures have not yet been processed: outreach advice, advice center for recycling management, establishment of a climate protection suggestion system, revision of fees charged by the city of Erlangen.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Raising awareness and informing companies (ongoing)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Targeted funding to ensure the financing of climate protection measures in addition to the federal and state funding programs.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The City of Erlangen's funding guideline for granting subsidies for CO2-reducing measures on buildings and sustainable construction is currently being reviewed with a view to opening up funding for rented apartment buildings with up to 24 residential units. This opening would have a direct positive impact on a social heating transition, as subsidized measures may not be passed on to tenants. This would allow tenants to benefit from energy-efficient refurbishment and thus from lower ancillary costs and greater living comfort without having to fear a high increase in rent costs.

On 22.6.2023, the Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues will hold a consultation workshop with representatives of the housing industry on the topic of climate protection and municipal subsidies for building refurbishment. The aim is to publish the
to submit the revised funding guideline to the municipal UVPA in July 2023. Around EUR 3 million is already available for the funding program this year.

OBJECTIVE: Transform lifestyles in line with the 1.5°C climate target.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: There is currently no personnel capacity available for strategic implementation of the measure. The sub-measures are the responsibility of different agencies and must first be developed by them. With regard to
There is an interface between the "housing advice" sub-measure and the housing advice office in the social welfare office, which will be located in the senior citizens' office and is to be staffed this year. The housing advice center has its focus
on social aspects and, in particular, on supporting a self-determined life. However, in the course of this, it also provides support if required/desired when moving house (e.g. swapping apartments) and acts as a guide to specialist offices for alternative forms of housing (e.g. communal living). Cooperation with the association "Hof e.V. - Wohnprojekt Alt und Jung" is also being sought. However, the social welfare office cannot cover the sub-measure of the Klima-Aufbruch because, among other things, it lacks construction expertise.

OBJECTIVE: Promotion of climate protection measures by paying climate impact costs into a climate fund.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: Erlangen is a founding member of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region's "Fund for Climate Protection and Sustainable Development" (BV 31/043/2020/1). The fund solicits donations to finance regional projects and promote the implementation of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region's Climate Pact. It has since been renamed "our climate fund". Even though the fund is still being set up, the first projects have already been supported on a small scale. Projects can be submitted again for the second funding round until September 20, 2023.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Development of a guideline for CO2 compensation (demolition)**
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

** According to the city's definition of "climate neutrality", no CO2 compensation is permitted.

OBJECTIVE: Various educational formats raise awareness of climate protection among Erlangen's citizens and inspire them to adopt a climate-friendly lifestyle through active participation and the acquisition of skills.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: An additional staff position is required to coordinate and monitor the implementation of measures in the education sector. Only partial aspects can currently be processed.

Sub-measure Whole Institution Approach in daycare centers and schools:
Daycare centers: See accompanying immediate measure "Offers for climate protection in educational institutions"
Schools: For the 2023/24 school year, Erlangen schools will be given Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) catalogs "Class N" to strengthen the networking of extracurricular offers and school requirements. Booked modules are being financed at three test schools.

As part of the Erlangen Children and Youth Summit, the Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues, in cooperation with ESTW and an external service provider, is organizing four project days at Erlangen schools on the topic of the energy transition and the participation of pupils and schools in the climate transition. The "Fifty/Fifty - Saving energy at schools" project will continue unchanged.

Educational landscape for sustainable development
To raise awareness and anchor ESD in Erlangen society, the "Sustainability Action Program" has been regularly reported on since April 2023, with 90 contributions published in a 120-page brochure. In Nov. 2022, a major ESD networking event on the topic of "Schools in times of climate crisis" was held in Erlangen with over 110 participants from schools and extracurricular learning venues.
Erlangen took place. In cooperation with the Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues, the Bürgerstiftung Erlangen distributed working materials for the climate guide to elementary school. The twin cities/international exchange department is planning a competition for climate topics in student exchanges for the 2023/24 school year.

Strengthening the topic of sustainability in the education office
In fall 2023, an ESD specialist group will be set up in cooperation with the Education Office. A survey on ESD in schools and daycare centers is currently being compiled and implemented by the Education Office in cooperation with Office 31 and the ESD stakeholder network. The results will serve as the basis for the thematic focus of the specialist group. In addition, the Education Office (as well as the Environment Office) is involved in a cross-municipal ESD working group organized by the Transferagentur Bayern Nord. The aim is to develop concepts for the strategic anchoring of ESD in the municipal education landscape together with other municipalities. After a thorough examination, it was decided that the city of Erlangen would not participate in the ESF-Plus Education Municipality program.

Strengthening the topic of sustainability and climate protection at the Erlangen VHS
Every year, the Erlangen Adult Education Center offers more than 80 events on the topics of environmental and climate protection, sustainable action and healthy eating. It also runs the vhs Lesecafé Anständig essen e.V., which is used for educational work and the networking of sustainability stakeholders. The expansion of the offer is currently not possible due to the limited personnel resources at the vhs. A position for corresponding educational work has not yet been created.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Offers for climate protection in and for educational institutions (in implementation)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Public monitoring of progress in climate protection and motivation via successful projects on a digital platform.

Status: not yet launched

Brief description: There is no staff available for implementation in 2023. The extent to which the municipal website www.erlangen.de can be used to bridge the gap is currently being examined. This is particularly important for the success of the Climate Neutral Erlangen Alliance. However, free personnel capacities would have to be created for a serious implementation of the measure.

OBJECTIVE: Annual expansion of 14 MWp for electricity generation from solar energy.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The appointment procedure for the newly created solar specialist position is expected to take place in autumn 2023. The conceptual design and accelerated implementation of the measures for the expansion of photovoltaic systems can only take place once the new
the appointment and induction of the new employee.

The following sub-measures will be processed:

Expansion of tenant electricity models
Tenant electricity models are implemented by ESTW on request. Direct feed-ins are often easier and more efficient to implement. Further discussions are currently underway between ESTW and GEWOBAU as well as other "interested parties" (e.g. owner companies).

PV expansion for ground-mounted systems
see immediate measure of the same name E2. Two plants near Tennenlohe are currently being planned. Further potential areas urgently need to be found.

Developing sealed areas as PV sites
Corresponding application will be processed once the "Solar specialist unit" position has been filled.

Advice for plug-in photovoltaics
The energy consultants of the City of Erlangen and ESTW are already advising on plug-in photovoltaics. For this purpose, a guide with the necessary steps for the installation of a plug-in photovoltaic system has also been created and made available to citizens. The guide is not yet available on the municipal website.

Municipal funding for PV expansion and participation in the "Wattbewerb" competition will be continued, coordination on PV expansion and monument protection issues has been started.

The sub-measure "Intensification of citizen participation models" is not yet being processed.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Expansion of ground-mounted PV systems (in implementation)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: To offer citizens a central point of contact for independent and neutral advice.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The Climate Protection Management/One-Stop-Shop position has been filled and trained. The rough concept is currently being developed in a participatory manner in various meetings. A draft resolution on the development of the detailed concept will be submitted to the UVPA in July 2023.

However, the 1.5 One Stop Shop positions and the Climate Assistance position (0.5 for the One Stop Shop/Climate Center) identified in the resolution to implement the Climate Awakening Roadmap (October 2022) are urgently needed to implement the concept and were not included in the budget discussions.

AIM: Combining heating systems in buildings with several apartments for the cost-effective use of renewable energies.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: Responsibility for implementing the measure has not yet been determined.

OBJECTIVE: Strengthening Erlangen's electricity grid to meet the requirements of the energy transition.

Status: in preparation

Brief description: Only a conceptual phase is possible because, on the one hand, there are no binding specifications (e.g. for corresponding neighborhoods in existing buildings through the city's municipal heat planning). In addition, increases in demand due to e-charging infrastructure or decentralized PV feed-in can currently only be estimated.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Expansion of the medium and low-voltage grid (in implementation)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Breakup.

OBJECTIVE: To support wind power projects in the region.

Status: in preparation

Brief description: Since February 1, 2023, the nationwide "Wind-an-Land Act" has been in force to significantly accelerate the expansion of wind energy. The most important innovation is the quotas for wind power areas. For Bavaria, these are: 1.1 percent of the state's area by
2027 and 1.8 percent of the land area by 2032. The law will lead to more suitable areas being designated in future.

Since May 2023, all local authorities have also been able to access digital planning data for wind power free of charge. The map material provides a solid basis for planning wind turbines. Suitable areas are also identified for the city of Erlangen
suitable areas are identified.

ESTW (together with Herzo Werke GmbH) is examining the construction of new wind turbines on the basis of the new initial situation. Initial discussions are being held with owners of potentially suitable sites. The local and municipal councils and the mayors of the districts concerned, Hüttendorf, Kriegenbrunn and Obermichelbach as well as Herzogenaurach, have already been involved.

OBJECTIVE: Initiate waves of refurbishment through outreach consultations, imparting knowledge about funding and advisory services and through positive examples.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: The recruitment process for the position of district energy advisor in Office 31 is currently underway. Implementation of the measures can only begin once the position has been filled. The energy consulting position will be responsible for numerous measures, which is why one staff position is not sufficient. Last year, applications were therefore submitted for four additional energy consultants.

OBJECTIVE: Use of resource-conserving building materials in the new construction and refurbishment of existing buildings in Erlangen to reduce gray emissions.

Status: in preparation

Brief description: The "Guidelines for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings for municipal buildings" were adopted in April(draft resolution 31/184/2023) and also include requirements for the sustainability of building materials (new construction and refurbishment of existing buildings).

For non-urban residential and non-residential buildings, the decision was made that the administration would attempt, within the scope of its legal possibilities (e.g. in private law and urban development contracts), to set the KfW-defined "Climate-friendly new construction (KFN)" standard as the minimum standard(draft resolution 31/147/2022). Compared to the previous minimum standard, the KFN also includes the criteria of sustainable construction and energy efficiency.

The use of resource-conserving building materials is discussed in the consultations with the city's energy consultants on an ad hoc basis. In the funding program "CO2-reducing measures on buildings and sustainable construction"
promotes sustainable insulation materials and eligible measures to achieve a sustainability standard for new buildings.

The construction area 413 in Büchenbach is to be implemented in a climate-neutral manner. It goes beyond the BISKO assessment and also takes the gray energy factor into account. "The construction of the buildings as well as their operation and mobility are included in the assessment. The grey energy of building materials is to be kept as low as possible by using resource-conserving, recyclable building materials"(draft resolution 611/121/2022).

The following sub-measures have not yet been processed: Development of craft capacities, guideline on the quality of materials, introduction of material passport as a standard in Erlangen, voluntary commitment and role model function.

OBJECTIVE: To remove obstacles to the energy-efficient refurbishment of listed buildings and the use of renewable energies in listed buildings.

Status: in preparation

Brief description: Energy-efficient refurbishment of listed buildings (e.g. insulation of the roof, external or internal insulation, etc.), which is tailored to the respective structural situation, is part of the everyday business of monument protection and generally does not represent a "hurdle". In 2022, the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts announced a planned amendment to the Monument Protection Act, which, among other things, is intended to facilitate the use of renewable energies in the monument sector.

The aim is to significantly increase the number of photovoltaic, solar and geothermal systems that meet the requirements of monument protection and climate protection. It is not yet known when the amendment will actually come into force. However, since the planned amendment was announced, all monument owners who are planning a solar installation have been informed about the upcoming change in the law by the Lower Monument Protection Authority. Under the current legal situation, solar systems could already be approved for listed buildings and within listed ensembles under certain conditions.

The current practice of monument protection is that solar installations on roof surfaces that are not visible from the public space and therefore not visually effective for the monument/ensemble are generally possible.

The concretization and systematic processing of the partial measures positive examples, orientation through precedents, influence at state level. Consultation and information event still to take place.

OBJECTIVE: Introduction of cost-covering parking charges.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The "City center parking concept" pilot project, which was postponed in 2022 for personnel reasons, will be launched in the third quarter of 2023 with intensive public participation and the development of solutions for the entire city. The results of the pilot project will be used to extend parking management to the entire city center. In addition, the updated parking fee regulations are to be adopted shortly.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Revision of parking space management (in implementation)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. More information on the immediate measures can be found here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Action.

OBJECTIVE: Strengthening a multimodal offering with shareable and rentable cars, (cargo) bikes and scooters.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: The bicycle rental system in Erlangen will be expanded in 2024 under the leadership of the Department of Planning and Construction (bicycle officer). The range of e-scooters on offer is constantly changing due to private providers. Coordination with the city administration is necessary on an ongoing basis. Improved personnel resources have been available for sharing systems since the second quarter of 2023. In future, the indicators will show the progress and setbacks for the sub-measures mobile stations, car sharing services and supra-regional bike rental system.

No work is currently being done on an intermodal platform.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Expansion of mobility stations incl. car sharing (in implementation)
• Road of the future ( implemented)
• Development of a bicycle rental system (in implementation )

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Expansion of publicly accessible charging infrastructure.

Status:in implementation

Brief description: With the draft resolution 613/119/2021 in 2022, a concept for prioritizing charging infrastructure was presented, which ESTW is continuously implementing on public streets. The planning and installation of publicly accessible charging points in public buildings is also being carried out continuously in accordance with the German Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG). The description of the measures specifies concrete target values for the expansion in urban, public areas, the achievement of which is tracked using indicators.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Expansion of the public e-charging infrastructure (in implementation)
  
  

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Complete electrification of public transport vehicles.

Status: in implementation

Brief description: In May 2023, the first e-buses were delivered for the CityLinie, which will go into operation in December 2023. With the acceptance of all seven e-buses on the CityLinie by the end of June 2023, the share of e-buses in the total fleet of ESTW-owned vehicles in use will then be 11.7 percent. A trial run will take place until the seven e-buses on the CityLinie go into operation.

Accompanying immediate measures*:

• Expansion of the use of e-buses (in implementation)

* The accompanying immediate measures were developed as part of the climate emergency and have now been integrated into the Climate Action Roadmap. You can find more information on the immediate measures here.

A detailed description of the current implementation status of the immediate measures can be found in thefirst status report on Climate Awakening.

OBJECTIVE: Introduction of third-party user financing for public transport to provide solid funding for the necessary expansion of public transport services.

Status: not yet launched

Brief description: The introduction of the Deutschland Ticket can significantly change mobility behavior. A change in the legal framework for third-party user financing is not to be expected at federal level in this legislative period. Erlangen can use the increase in parking fees to generate additional income for the environmental network.

AIM: To create a comprehensive sharing infrastructure for sharing items (such as hand tools, gardening equipment and trailers).

Status: Not yet launched

Brief description: No personnel capacity available for strategic implementation of the measure. Independently of the measure described, the Erlangen Job Center was commissioned by the city council to implement a tool rental scheme.
To this end, the Erlangen Job Center is examining whether funds can be applied for again for 2024.

AIM: Standardize climate and environmentally friendly catering.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: No personnel capacities available for strategic implementation of the measure.

The following measures are already being implemented independently of Climate Awakening:

A position (marginally employed) for the further development of climate and environmentally friendly catering was set up in 2023. Plans include an organic day at Schlossplatz, outreach advice/initiation of organic bakers and brewers, establishment of an Erlangen organic beer and a water protection bread, organic food at events (Schlossgartenfest, Bergkirchweih), raising awareness of organic food when allocating market stalls for the market on Schlossplatz.

Consultations take place as part of "sustainable procurement".

In the course of biodiversity education, networking meetings with organic farmers have taken place and continue to take place. Educational events for schoolchildren and adults are also planned in this area. In 2022, a presentation was given at Biofach Nuremberg on the status of
climate and environmentally friendly catering in Erlangen. Every year, the Environmental Agency also finances the distribution of organic lunch boxes to all first-graders at Erlangen's elementary school.

OBJECTIVE: Secured purchase quantities for regional agricultural products through a network between companies, local farmers and the city of Erlangen.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: No personnel capacities available for strategic implementation of the measure. An application for funding to set up a RiWERT-funded staff position as an organic value chain manager is currently being prepared. The
establishment of a further funded position "regional projects for local supply" is currently being examined.

OBJECTIVE: Creation of structures for an ecologically sustainable agricultural and food transition within the city.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: No personnel capacities available for strategic implementation of the measure.

OBJECTIVE: Erlangen businesses and companies align their processes with the principle of the circular economy.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: Due to its cost relevance, the circular economy is already a high priority for companies. In order to develop an advisory service that is in demand and accepted by companies, a considerable increase in expertise would be required. There is currently no personnel capacity available for the conceptual, strategic and operational implementation of the measure.

OBJECTIVE: To reduce the purchase of new items.

Status: not yet started

Brief description: No personnel capacities or financial resources available for strategic implementation beyond the measures already implemented by the Erlangen Job Center in the social department store. However, the job center continues to see a steady increase in demand in the existing social department store. This is accompanied by a continued increase in the willingness to donate well-preserved furniture and household items. The job center is also active in other (climate-relevant) areas as part of its work promotion activities:

Cycling
In the area of recycling used bicycles (found bicycles), four to five auctions of used bicycles are held each year. Together with the public order office, public bicycle parking spaces are kept free of orphaned bicycles to ensure that there is always sufficient bicycle parking space available. In the area of promoting cycling for children whose parents have an Erlangen Pass, donated (used) children's bikes are refurbished and handed out free of charge. The Jobcenter maintains and manages the majority of the city of Erlangen's free-to-use cargo bikes and stocks a fleet of rental bikes for visitor groups to enable environmentally friendly transportation in Erlangen (for groups only).

Electrical appliances
Together with Erlanger Stadtwerke, the Jobcenter will replace energy-intensive electrical appliances free of charge for Erlangen Pass holders after a thorough inspection.

Activities of the Environmental Agency, Waste Advice Team and volunteer waste advisors in relation to electrical appliances:
"From private for private" project: at the Erlangen waste transfer station, electrical appliances that were destined to be thrown away are given a second chance. Once a week, appliances that are in working order or in need of minor repairs are collected and donated to charitable institutions, among others. This campaign is primarily supported by the team of volunteer waste advisors, who also developed the idea. In addition, the topic of the repair bonus was included by the environmental officer at the Bavarian Association of Cities in the demands to the Free State last year in the conference proceedings "Cities in transition" and this year - as noted in the UVPA resolution(draft resolution 31/113/2021).