Abstract

How can cost and energy saving potentials be realised in municipal energy management (KEM)? What opportunities do new information and communication technologies offer here? Based on an analysis of the activities of over 90 German municipalities, interviews with over 50 KEM stakeholders in Germany and a written survey of 44 municipalities, obstacles and success factors for municipal energy management are identified. Two basic strategic approaches in KEM with different telematic applications are characterised. For both strategies, concrete options for action are...

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