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14. June 2021 – 11:48 Clock
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German regions at a glance
Whether using electricity in the household or when traveling and commuting: the environment and sustainability are becoming more and more relevant in Germany. “If everyone involved pulls together, the energy transition in Germany can succeed,” explains Filip Thon, CEO of Eon Germany. In a current study, the energy provider has therefore taken a closer look at the federal states and districts and compared them in terms of green electricity systems and use, green patents and e-car charging stations. The result: Hamburg is the greenest federal state and thus the nationwide front runner in the “Green Energy Master” ranking. In the district ranking, however, Fürth (Bavaria) secured first place.
According to the evaluation, the city-state of Hamburg is particularly convincing with its high rates of green electricity use (44.5 percent) and a dense network of e-car charging stations (94.13 per 100 square kilometers). Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia are in second and third place, Saarland in fourth and Bavaria in fifth. In the district ranking, the city of Fürth can shine in all categories, which means: 8th place for charging stations, 36th place for green electricity use and also for green patents (46th place) and green electricity systems (49th place) the Franconian district town cuts very good. In terms of the energy transition, Kassel, Ulm, Mainz and Freiburg im Breisgau were also able to convince.
Bremen, Hanover and Frankfurt are becoming more bike-friendly
Cycling friendliness in cities is also a long-term goal with regard to Germany’s energy transition. According to a survey by the ADFC among 230,000 cyclists, this increased during the corona pandemic. In the big cities (500,000 inhabitants), Bremen, Hanover and Frankfurt in particular were convincing. Karlsruhe, Münster and Freiburg set the tone in the 200,000 population ranking. In the category of 100,000 inhabitants, Göttingen, Erlangen and Heidelberg take the lead. But there is always room for improvement: the top runners in the respective category received school grades between 3.3 (Göttingen) and 3.6 Bremen, especially bike paths that are too narrow and a lack of feeling of security are troublesome for bikers.
Inexpensive public transport in Munich, Dresden and Hanover
Those who use local public transport also contribute to climate-friendly cities and regions. But where is public transport most customer-friendly in terms of prices? According to a survey by the ADAC (as of 2019), Munich offers the cheapest monthly tickets with around 56 euros, followed by Dresden and Hanover with 62 to 64 euros. In comparison, Hamburg shocked last place with almost 110 euros.
Stuttgart, Frankfurt and Hanover top the list of day tickets with prices ranging from 5.20 euros to 6 euros. Munich holds seventh place here with almost seven euros. In Cologne and Bonn, however, train drivers pay almost 10 euros for a day pass. Similar prices prevail in Nuremberg and Bremen.
More and more tiny house villages in Germany
When it comes to climate-neutral living, not only the energy supply but also the demand play a major role: This is one of the reasons why tiny houses have been in trend for several years and, in addition to the sustainability aspects, also score with their low space requirements. Their small size results in significantly lower CO2 emissions. They are also mobile and almost completely independent when it comes to energy and electricity. There are now a few smaller tiny house villages in Germany, for example in Mehlmeisel in the Fichtel region in Upper Franconia. This was founded in 2017 and is expected to grow to up to 60 residents. There are other small tiny house communities in Albgau in Karlsruhe-Ettlingen, in Ursberg in Bavaria – and also in Hollenbek near Hamburg, which underlines its reputation as a “green energy master”.
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