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Abstract

The city of Rathenow has been active in promoting energy efficiency measures for many years. In 1995 an Energy Development Strategy was established with the main areas:

• Optimisation of the structure of local energy supply
• Utilization of renewable energies
• Rational use of energy in public buildings and public lighting

In 1996 the City Administration established the Rathenow Energy Agency for the implementation of an Energy management system which includes the development of a sustainable supply structure and the reduction of energy consumption as well as the use of RES-technologies in public facilities.

Following initial energy consumption analyses it became clear that schools and kindergartens in particular recorded high energy costs (up to 200 €/year per pupil) compared with other public buildings. On this basis and in accordance to the fact that the topic of energy efficiency is not the essential object in the teaching curriculum the project .Energy management in Rathenow schools. was set up. This project covers tariff related, organizational, technical as well as awareness raising measures for energy saving both as part of and in addition to the normal curriculum.

Keywords: Information/Sensibilisation/Education; Information/Awareness Raising/Education; Photovoltaics

This case study was performed by Energie-Cités with the cooperation of Rathenow Town Hall.