Litoměřice Constantly Driven to be 100% RES

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21 January 2015 - 11:30am
Ecologic Institute

Since 2000, the townhall of Litoměřice has subsidized private solar thermal installations through a simple and effective program which won it national attention as well as several awards from the Czech Solar league and the European RES Champions Leage in 2010. In 2008, the city took their efforts to become sustainable a step farther, preparing to construct an ambitious geothermal heating plant with the capacity to generate 40 MWt and 5 MWe. This plant will use water from two wells to power electro-turbines and provide heating to the distribution system. Although this plan is waiting on the necessary additional funding, it is testiment to the town's drive to reach its goal of becoming 100% powered by RES.

As Litoměřice continues to invest in energy efficiency and other sustainable development methods, it has already proven itself as a leader in green energy promotion amongst middle sized towns in the Czech Republic, making it among the nominees of the national championship of the RES Champions League 2014.

Though there is still work to be done, the town of Litoměřice continues to push towards sustainable urban development, a trend which can be expected to last into the future.