Saving Energy at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Raster arrangement of cables with figures — Graphic: Aline Helmcke

Studying, research and work in person and on campus will be possible in the 2022/2023 winter semester. Taking into account shortages in gas and energy supply in the upcoming months, the university has already begun implementing the necessary precautions to reduce its energy consumption and to respond to any possible shortages. We have also developed appropriate strategies to deal with potential shortage scenarios.

The page contains a comprehensive list of information and measures for effectively reducing energy consumption based on the supply situation, including information on how each of us can make a meaningful contribution. This information is updated on a regular basis.

Saving Energy Together: Getting Through the Winter

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Grafik: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung

Published: 10 March 2023

Federal Government Implements Energy Flat Rate for Students

The German Federal Government is hoping to relieve the financial burden on students and trainees through a one-time lump sum energy payment. Students will soon be able to apply for a one-time energy price allowance (Energiepauschale) of 200 euros. The plan is scheduled to begin on 15 March 2023. More information on this one-time payment can be found here: www.einmalzahlung200.de/eppsg-en, an information hotline is also available to answer questions.

Published: 10 March 2023

Media Information of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: Heating Allowance II for Students (German)

The Free State of Thuringia has created the basis for the payment of the Heizkostenzuschuss II (HKZ II) due to a sharp rise in energy costs. Students in Thuringia who have been granted educational assistance under BAföG for at least one month in the period from September 2022 to December 2022 are entitled to HKZ II. The HKZ II amounts to €345.

Published: 04 January 2023

»Wärmewende on the ground: Ansätze im Quartier« am 16. Januar 2023

Im neuen Jahr lädt das Institut für Europäische Urbanistik an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar wieder zu den Weimarer Stadtgesprächen ein. In der Podiumsdiskussion am 16. Januar wird diskutiert, wie die klimagerechte Umstellung der Wärmeversorgung konkret in den Quartieren gelingen kann.

Published: 21 December 2022

Energiesparen im Wintersemester 2022/2023 – wo stehen wir aktuell?

Seit dem Sommer bereitet sich die Bauhaus-Universität Weimar auf mögliche Engpässe bei der Gas- und Stromversorgung vor. Die Taskforce Energie hat mittlerweile zahlreiche Schritte eingeleitet, die den Energieverbrauch in den Gebäuden herunterfahren und das Studieren, Arbeiten und Forschen in Präsenz trotzdem gut ermöglichen sollen. Wo stehen wir aktuell? Im Dezember 2022 hat Pressesprecherin Claudia Weinreich den Leiter der Taskforce Energie Steven Mac Nelly dazu befragt.

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