Energy efficiency

Municipal heating transition - a pressing issue and promising solutions

The municipal heating transition is an enormous task for those responsible on the ground. We explain what needs to be done now.

Tettnang: A green local heating network for the municipal heating transition

Find out here how Tettnang, in collaboration with Regionalwerk Bodensee and ENGIE Germany, is developing an innovative district heating network!

Recycling wind turbines: new milestone for the circular economy

Milestone on the way to complete recycling of wind turbines: New material combinations for rotor blades. Find out more in Zero Carbon magazine!

Intersolar Europe 2024 - ENGIE at the world's leading trade fair for the solar industry

Intersolar Europe 2024 once again inspired numerous visitors from all over the world this year. ENGIE was there with inspiring content!

Berlin Energy Days 2024: Focus on the heating transition

The experts from ENGIE Germany provided lots of exciting ideas at the Berlin Energy Days 2024. Read more!

Quartier GREEEN - a prime example of sustainable heat supply

The GREEEN project is a prime example of sustainable heat supply. In this article, you will find facts about the heat transition and the project.

Thinking in cycles today: the dismantling of wind turbines

The dismantling of wind turbines is now a sustainable process - the circular economy plays an important role here. Find out more here!

Combined power for the energy transition: ENGIE at the E-world energy & water 2024

E-world energy & water 2024 was a complete success - and ENGIE was there, of course! Find out more in the ENGIE magazine Zero Carbon.

Impulse #20: Set the course for climate neutrality now!

Die Zukunft Deutschlands soll klimaneutral, sicher und wirtschaftlich sein: Eric Stab von ENGIE Deutschland bloggt zur deutschen Energiewende.

Battery storage: Why the expansion will determine the electricity market of the future

Battery storage is one of the most important levers of the energy transition and the demand is enormous. Find out more in the Zero Carbon Magazine!

Sustainable cooling and heating supply: Solutions for the pharmaceutical and life science sector

Complex scenarios in the real estate sector: In this article, you can find out more about a particularly successful supply concept.

Energy sharing - a driver for the energy transition

Energy sharing is a promising concept that could significantly advance the energy transition. Find out more in the magazine!

Onshore on the rise - an insight into repowering at ENGIE

Repowering is a sensible solution for wind turbine operators. Learn more about this in this article!

Impulse #19: Climate knows no borders

More balance for politics, companies and society: Manfred Schmitz of ENGIE Germany blogs on municipal heating planning.

Innovation, solar power and lots of olives: New Agri-Solar Park in Sicily

Italy's largest agri-solar park with a new type of purchase agreement: Read more in ENGIE Germany's Zero Carbon magazine!

Intersolar Europe 2023 - ENGIE at the world's largest solar trade fair

Intersolar Europe 2023 offered numerous expert contributions and knowledge in the PV sector. ENGIE was also represented, of course. What there was to see there is here!

Energy and sustainability management: successful decarbonization thanks to data-driven strategies

Why is data essential for energy and sustainability management? Learn how to drive decarbonization through data here.

Energy turnaround for municipal utilities - is full supply now celebrating its comeback?

A tried and tested procurement strategy is once again under discussion. Find out here why full supply is worthwhile again for municipal utilities.

Onsite PPA with photovoltaics - a strong response to the signs of the times

Onsite PPAs with photovoltaics are the ticket to rapid decarbonization and energy independence for many companies. More about this here!

Heat transition rethought: fact checking and more at the Berlin Energy Days

The ENGIE panel "X-Files of the Heat Transition" at the Berlin Energy Days generated numerous exciting impulses. Read the facts here!

Flexisun® as a new solution: On-site photovoltaics and battery storage in one

Flexisun® is a new offer from ENGIE that combines sustainable on-site energy technology with modern battery storage. Here more!

Digital decarbonization: how digital twins are paving the way to a more sustainable, carbon-neutral world

Sustainability in retail - approaching transformation processes strategically and mastering them successfully

What does sustainability in the retail sector depend on and what strategic steps are recommended? Get advice here!

A turbulent year: the energy market in 2022 in retrospect

Last year was a special one for the energy market. In our new article, we look back and provide facts. More here!

Corporate decarbonization: 6 key takeaways from the 2023 Net Zero Report

The new Net Zero Report from ENGIE Impact rovides numerous exciting insights on decarbonization in companies. Read more here!

Wind Energy Days 2022: ENGIE as a reliable partner in turbulent times

Exciting presentations and innovative solutions for wind power: read more about our contributions to the Wind Energy Days 2022 here.

Serial refurbishment - a strong response to the refurbishment backlog in Germany

Does Germany still have a chance to transform the real estate sector in terms of energy by 2050? With the right concepts and a spirited approach, yes! In this article, you will learn about the potential offered by serial refurbishment and how ENGIE Deutschland is contributing to the energy transition in the real estate sector.

Clear the way for electromobility

Why the real estate industry must invest in charging infrastructure now. By Christian Büter, Head of Digital Solutions & E-Mobility at ENGIE Deutschland

Sustainable district development: How we create ecologically, economically and socially sustainable living space

What characterises modern cities and truly sustainable district development? We spoke to the expert Eva Weiß about this. More in the magazine!

Lack of gas supply: How the hotel industry must respond now

Energy costs are skyrocketing, and concerns about gas shortages are on the rise. This also affects the hotel industry. What consequences do hotels now face - and how can they prepare for them? Find out how the experts at ENGIE Deutschland can guide you safely through the energy crisis.

Review E-world energy & water 2022: ENGIE convinces with forward-looking solutions

Finally E-world again! In 2022 there was an exciting program to discover at the fair. More about the ENGIE booth and our highlights here!

Green neighborhoods: neighborhood consulting for energy efficiency and more climate protection

In this article, we introduce you to an important service for project developers, urban planners and property developers: neighborhood consulting. Learn more about the process and how we support real estate companies to meet the current challenges in the energy sector.

Innovative "Das Neue Gartenfeld" construction project in Berlin

At the 22nd Berlin Energy Days, ENGIE Deutschland and GASAG Solution Plus presented an innovative residential and energy project. Here, sustainable and energy-efficient living and working will be conceived together.

Green hydrogen - local demand thought globally

What is the status of electrolysis performance and the demand for green hydrogen? In this article, you will learn where Germany currently stands, what steps are necessary in the coming years, and how ENGIE and its subsidiaries are successfully accompanying this path.

Heat pumps - key technology for the energy transition

A climate-friendly, reliable and efficient energy supply - that is what the energy transition is designed to achieve. Promotional potential lies dormant in the three sectors of electricity, mobility and heat. What will the heat supply of the future look like?

Ecological sustainability in the construction and real estate industry: An interview with Andreas Thamm

Making a contribution to a more sustainable construction and real estate industry of tomorrow: This is the mission of the Smart Building Innovation Foundation (SBIF), which was founded in Berlin on January 20, 2022.

New energy funding programs: You should know about these attractive options

Climate protection and energy efficiency cost money. But right now, companies are benefiting from attractive federal funding initiatives. High time, then, to get a quick overview.

Internal Company CO2 Compensation – Key Component of the Zero Carbon Strategy

CO2 compensation plays an important role for companies in emissions management. But the market is changing and when buying reduction certificates, it is important to act with foresight.

The future of the energy industry: This is the plan for Germany

The SPD, the Greens, and the FDP recently presented their coalition agreement, a paper that the energy industry was eagerly awaiting. After all, energy and climate policy played an important role in the election campaign. But what about the future of the energy industry? We provide an overview.

Net Zero Factory: Customized decarbonization paths to make the need a competitive advantage

How can a sustainability strategy be implemented specifically for an industrial or commercial portfolio or an individual location?

Sustainability in the real estate industry: Which investment criteria are important now

EU taxonomy, ESG criteria: In an interview, Mr. Mallinckrodt from Union Investment explains why sustainability is becoming more and more relevant in the real estate industry.

Smart technologies for the smart city

WSW and ENGIE implement innovative pilot project: Smart network technology regulates intelligent street lighting and reduces light pollution.

On-site heating transition: Climate-friendly local heating concept in Bruchsal

For a successful heating transition, geothermal energy is considered a key success factor. However, the large market potential has not yet been developed. To do this, market players must reposition themselves.

Geothermal energy - key technology for the heating transition

For a successful heating transition, geothermal energy is considered a key success factor. However, the large market potential has not yet been developed. To do this, market players must reposition themselves.

Carbon leakage aid: Using mandatory investment as a way of paving the way to "zero carbon"

Under the SESTO Carbon Leakage Ordinance, reductions in CO2 prices are to be linked to climate-friendly investments.

"ECORE - ESG Circle of Real Estate" - THE industry standard for ESG

The members of the ECORE initiative take responsibility for the climate objectives and have developed a scoring standard to make sustainability in real estate portfolios transparent, measurable and comparable. This is the basis for continuous optimization towards CO2 neutrality.

Storage Technologies: Key factor and game changer for the energy transition

The success of the energy transition depends largely on powerful storage technologies. Where are we in terms of energy storage and what can we expect in the coming years?

Green heat as a milestone to climate neutrality

Green heat plays an important role in the industry on the way to zero carbon. Expert Axel Müller-Wennekers explains in an interview why we should keep green hydrogen in mind and why flexibility is the key.

Saving energy with ENGIE: Automotive supplier BOS relies on attractive energy-saving contracting

More than 100,000 euros saved on energy costs and 240 tons of avoided CO2 per year – for the automotive supplier BOS, energy-saving contracting with ENGIE is paying off.

Holism for climate-neutral data centers

For further digital growth, Europe needs a reliable data center infrastructure. The Climate Neutral Data Center Pact aims to operate the data centers in Europe in a climate-neutral manner by 2030.

The European Green Deal - a boost for the energy renovation of existing buildings

"Energy efficiency first" is one of the principles of the EU's Green Deal. In this context, the focus is also shifting to the building sector.

Impulse #2: In the spirit of sustainability

Once a month, Manfred Schmitz, CEO of ENGIE Deutschland, shares his views on current topics. The second issue of his column deals with the topic of sustainability.

On the way to climate neutrality: How companies grow with "Real Zero"

With the recently adopted European Climate Act, climate neutrality in companies will in future take on a very high priority.

Heat supply in the neighborhood: New possibilities through the GEG

A district heat system can be more efficient than supplying heat to each individual building. CO2 can be saved in a network – and the Building Energy Act now offers the option of a joint energy balance.

Green hydrogen - the hope of the energy transition

With the revision of the Renewable Energies Act (EEG), the German government has set even more ambitious targets for renewable energies. By 2050, Germany should be neutral in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the draft passed by the Federal Cabinet.

District heating: Redesigning the heat supply as a key factor for climate protection

Decarbonization of energy supplies is one of the key success factors for achieving long-term climate targets. In this context, district heating also offers enormous potential.

Sustainability and energy efficiency in the office – and what this has to do with New work

When it comes to sustainability and efficiency in the office, the issues usually come up on their own. The focus is primarily on energy consumption through heating, air conditioning and light.

Economy up again, CO2 down further!

Christian Noll, Managing Director of the German Enterprise Initiative for Energy Efficiency (DENEFF) comments on the stimulus package in a guest commentary: Will it help to tackle the climate protection task of the century?

Increasing building efficiency – ENGIE panel at Energy Summer

ENGIE Deutschland was represented at the digital Berlin Energy Summer with a panel on digitalization and new usage models for higher building efficiency – an overview.

Effects of the Corona crisis on Germany's economy and industry – an chance for the climate?

From agile work to shifting production processes back home: The Corona crisis is prompting a fundamental rethink in many areas.

More energy efficiency at Ritter Sport: Green energy for colorful squares

With ENGIE Deutschland, Ritter Sport is increasing its energy efficiency in the Waldenbuch plant through the jointly implemented measures. The chocolate manufacturer now saves around 130,000 euros in energy costs and over 600 tons of CO2 every year.

Sustainable energy management for a green future

The success of the energy transition depends above all on exploiting the potential for energy efficiency even more than before. The building sector in particular offers a lot of scope for better energy management.

Energy-saving contracting in the school and sports center in Oberhausen-Rheinhausen

Many schools are familiar with the situation: The need for modernization and refurbishment is high, but at the same time the capacities for the corresponding planning and implementation are scarce. The practical example shows how contracting can solve this dilemma.

More efficiency through energy monitoring

Whether in the office building or in the production hall – the monitoring of energy sources as well as the systematic recording and evaluation of energy data ensures cost savings and reduced CO2 emissions.

Sustainability in the hotel industry for more energy efficiency, economic efficiency and environmental protection

Around five to seven percent of their operating turnover has to be spent on energy by hotels and produces around five million tons of greenhouse gases in Germany.

Energy-efficient and economical climate control of museums

Air conditioning in the museum presents the operators with some major challenges. Because the room climate must be right for the exhibits and the visitors – an enormous energy expenditure.

Energy management in facility management – much untapped potential

Improved energy efficiency reduces the energy consumption of buildings, reduces operating costs and protects the environment. Integration of energy management into facility management can support this.

Increase energy efficiency through virtual energy efficiency analysis for buildings

More transparency in buildings: A virtual energy efficiency analysis makes the energy consumption visible and shows the efficiency potential of real estate – simple, fast and informative.

Zero Carbon Transition as a Service – innovative paths to climate neutrality

With "Zero Carbon Transition as a Service", we bundle the energy and service expertise of the ENGIE Group and provide our customers with tailored support on their way to climate neutrality.