Climate Pact 2.0

In December 2022, the commune of Kopstal was certified for its commitment to climate protection and nature conservation. Thanks to its efforts and the implementation of a series of measures, the commune achieved the second category of certification under the Climate Pact, with a score of 51,40%.

Objectives

Global warming is causing many changes that are threatening the natural balance of our planet.

Luxembourg is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming by 55% by 2030.

In terms of energy efficiency, a reduction in demand of around 40% is targeted by 2030.

During this period, renewable energies should account for 23% of final energy consumption.

Significant efforts are also being made in the areas of circular economy, air quality and adaptation to climate change.

Through their commitment to the Climate Pact, the local authorities are meeting the objectives of the government's plan and actively committing themselves to a sustainable energy policy that respects the environment.

Principle

The Climate Pact is a quality management and certification programme set up by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development to facilitate the commitment of Luxembourg municipalities to the energy transition and climate protection.

Municipalities that sign up to the Climate Pact choose the actions to be implemented in their area from a catalogue of 64 measures. In return, the State finances the costs of the climate advisors and a variable subsidy depending on the efforts made and their degree of certification.

6 main categories are targeted:

• Spatial development planning
• Local authority buildings
• Supply and resource management
• Mobility
• Internal organisation
• Communication and cooperation

Given that municipalities are the public authorities closest to their citizens, it has become essential to involve them, as well as local and regional associations and businesses.

Charter

You can consult the charter of the commune of Kopstal on the document below:

Certification

As part of the climate pact, the commune of Kopstal was awarded certification in the second category on 30.12.2022, with a score of 51.4%. 

Looking at the graph on this site, you can see how this percentage is made up across the different categories of measures.

There are four levels of certification: 40%, 50%, 65% and 75%, as well as thematic certifications to reward efforts in the areas of air quality, circular economy and adaptation to climate change.

As soon as local authorities reach a score of 40% in the catalogue of measures, they can be audited and, if necessary, receive additional subsidies.

The commune of Kopstal is committed to climate protection and will continue to do so.

More information about the climate pact: www.pacteclimat.lu

Your partner for energy and climate issues

Klima Agence can help you with your sustainable living and mobility projects: home insulation, sustainable construction, reducing energy consumption, ecomobility.

Klima Agence's basic energy advice is neutral and free of charge. It enables you to tackle the steps needed to make a success of your sustainable housing or mobility project, replace your old fossil-fuel boiler with a more eco-responsible solution, or generate clean electricity using sun.

This is a partnership between your commune and Klima Agence. 

Objectives

The aim of this service is to advise, inform and raise awareness on the following subjects:

• your daily energy savings 
• energy renovation and sustainable construction
• heating solutions for your home
• renewable energy 
• electricity generation and self-consumption
• electric mobility
• energy performance certificates
• grants available to finance your project

Klimabonus

With the Klimabonus subsidy programme, you can get financial support for a more climate-friendly lifestyle. Whether it's housing, mobility, renewable energies or biodiversity, set your course for a sustainable future today.

That's why Klimabonus provides financial support to encourage individual action on climate change and the energy transition.

Klimabonus is a state aid scheme designed to encourage energy-efficient renovation and sustainable construction of homes, promote heating systems that use renewable energy, encourage investment in photovoltaic systems and promote soft mobility, the purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of charging stations. Klimabonus can also help you manage your forest estate and protect its biodiversity.

Find out more about Klimabonus and simulate the amount of support you could receive to help your project succeed and contribute to climate protection.

Website: www.klimabonus.lu

Contact 

If you have any questions about Klima Agence's services and advice, please contact your Klima Agence advisor:

T. 8002 11 90 

Website: www.klima-agence.lu

The photovoltaic system has been installed on the roof of the Bridel sports hall since early 2023, and has been operational since 21 December 2023.

Investing in the coopreative

Residents of the region can become cooperative members if they :

• want to play an active part in the region's energy transition,
• are interested in an ecological investment opportunity where the money allocated to existing local projects adds significant economic value,
• prefer to be active in a community with other interested parties.

Why become a cooperator?

• Support local clean energy production
• Make the region more energy independent
• Add ecological, social and financial value
• Take action against climate change
• Invest in an ecological, social and sustainable way

Technical information on the photovoltaic system - Bridel sports hall

• Power: 165.2 kW (413 modules of 400 watts each)
• Modules: Soluxtec
• Orientation: south
• With a specific annual output of 930 kWh/kWp, the planned production is 153,636 kWh per year.
• This will cover the electricity needs of around 38 households per year.
• The project is to be amortised over 12 years, which corresponds to a rate of 1.63% over 15 years.

Would you like to become a member of the cooperative?

You can participate for as little as €100. 

Contact

Regional energy cooperative – LEADER Lëtzebuerg West

T.: 621 140 002 

E-mail: info@ecoop-west.lu

Website: www.ecoop-west.lu