ENERGY

CLIMATE TARGET SYSTEM

ENERGY

CLIMATE TARGET SYSTEM

Considering the sensitive Alpine environment and potential conflicts, a smart coordinated approach to steer the development of renewable energy systems is necessary in the Alps. Also, the development of energy-efficiency solutions needs to be tailor-made in the Alps, e.g. to meet the specific needs in areas with low-population density. To realize ambitious energy savings, the transition towards climate-neutral Alps will also require a change in behavioural patterns, lifestyles and business models which have specific patterns in the Alps that require customized approaches.

Targets:

Target 1: Alpine efficiency solutions

The Alpine area uses the full potential of energy-efficiency and energy-savings solutions. In particular, the building stock is fully climate neutral in its operation, making use of local & sustainable materials as well as passive heating & cooling options.

Target 2: Renewable decarbonized Alps

The potential for renewable energies for electricity, heat and mobility demands is fully used in the Alpine area, based on a common set of guidelines to assess the adequacy of renewable energy sites, under consideration of climate change impacts, conservation of sensitive ecosystems, and other
potential trade-offs.

Target 3: Decentralized & sustainable Alpine energy solutions

An ecologically sound, efficient and resilient system of decentralized energy solutions, integrating new electricity demands (housing & transport) and making use of innovative energy storage systems & smart grids, meets the challenges of a fluctuating energy supply and improves resilience to potential climate change impacts.

Target 4: Alpine energy democracy/citizen involvement

The Alpine energy system builds on the principle of energy democracy: citizens, private stakeholders or other members of the civil society are involved in the planning of energy projects and are financially participating in relevant projects.

Target 5: Climate-proofed Alpine hydropower

Alpine hydropower stations are managed and, if necessary, adjusted to meet the needs of a more fluctuating renewable energy system as well as the challenges of changing seasonal water availability, ecologically required residual water flow and the increasing need to balance different water uses.