Stad Gent |

Stad Gent

Matches in Stad Gent for { <https://stad.gent/id/news/811647> ?p ?o ?g. }

Showing items 1 to 14 of 14 with 100 items per page.

811647 type NewsArticle news.
811647 isDefinedBy 811647 news.
811647 description "2020, the year of the corona crisis and social distancing... But what did this strange year mean for Ghent's climate ambitions?" news.
811647 identifier "811647" news.
811647 image 20130220_AV_Leie%20Gent%20LR.jpg news.
811647 inLanguage "en" news.
811647 isPartOf 615 news.
811647 isPartOf 629 news.
811647 url what-ghent-climate-city-realised-2020 news.
811647 dateModified "2021-12-06T09:12:25+00:00" news.
811647 datePublished "2021-12-06T09:09:51+00:00" news.
811647 headline "What Ghent Climate City realised in 2020" news.
811647 articleBody " <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <p><span>It is particularly striking that Ghent households are living more and more energy-efficiently. They emit up to 28% less, despite the increasing number of inhabitants. Facade gardens and green roofs also continue to do well.</span></p> </div> <div class="programme-slot" role="listitem"> <dd> <div class="grid-wrapper"> <ul class="grid-3"> <li>  <section id="88782" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88782"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 976 façade gardens </h3> <p> In 2020, a total of 976 façade gardens were applied for. This is twice as many applications as in 2019. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=B9GPcP68 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_ 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=B9GPcP68 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=jctrhD1D 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=f4j9iMZF 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=MlshwXXm 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=-aic5TOn 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=B9GPcP68 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_ 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_" width="1150" height="720" alt="20200702_AV_Geveltuin 05 KW (Middel)" title="20200702_AV_Geveltuin 05 KW (Middel)" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>Climate change makes Ghent more prone to heat waves, which are also more intense, more extreme rainfall and longer periods of drought. We can already experience these phenomena today. We have to prepare our city for these changes in order to keep it an attractive, livable, healthy and safe place for our citizens, institutions and companies.</em><span> </span><em>Therefore we opt for green roofs and façades on municipal buildings and encourage the citizens and companies of Ghent to do the same.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>The coronavirus crisis has made clear what we actually already knew: we need<span> </span><strong>more green space</strong><span> </span>in the city. This means more parks and nature reserves as well as more greenery on our pavements. This is confirmed by the figures: no fewer than 976 Ghentians applied for a façade garden in 2020, which is twice the number of 2019. The total number of façade gardens created in Ghent since 2014 amounts to 4,402. In addition, 12 climbing plants were planted and 118 street gardens under neighbourhood management were created in 2020.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88782"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88782"><span> 976 façade gardens </span></h3> <p> In 2020, a total of 976 façade gardens were applied for. This is twice as many applications as in 2019. </p> <a href="#88782" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 976 façade gardens </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=B9GPcP68 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_ 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=B9GPcP68 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=jctrhD1D 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=f4j9iMZF 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=MlshwXXm 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=-aic5TOn 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=B9GPcP68 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_ 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/403278-20200702_AV_Geveltuin%252005%2520KW%2520%2528Middel%2529-f1f30c-original-1633169955.jpg?itok=Q83f8pm_" width="1150" height="720" alt="20200702_AV_Geveltuin 05 KW (Middel)" title="20200702_AV_Geveltuin 05 KW (Middel)" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88782" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88782"> 976 façade gardens </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88788" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88788"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 10,698 m² of green roofs </h3> <p> In 2020, subsidies were granted for 10,698 m² of green roofs in Ghent. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=r3g22TDc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=r3g22TDc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=jbIg0a0H 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=mE6wIqHR 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=vrvADNGV 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=3Yy2wTn0 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=r3g22TDc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822" width="1150" height="720" alt="Groendak met sedum" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span>Climate change makes Ghent more prone to heat waves, which are also more intense, more extreme rainfall and longer periods of drought. We can already experience these phenomena today. We have to prepare our city for these changes in order to keep it an attractive, livable, healthy and safe place for our citizens, institutions and companies.<span> </span>Therefore we opt for green roofs and façades on municipal buildings and encourage the citizens and companies of Ghent to do the same.</span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>In 2020, subsidies were granted for 10,698 m² of green roofs in Ghent. The figures for green roofs followed the same upward trend as in the previous years. In this context, it is important to note that an increasing number of Ghentians are benefiting from the subsidy to have a stability study of their roof conducted in advance.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88788"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88788"><span> 10,698 m² of green roofs </span></h3> <p> In 2020, subsidies were granted for 10,698 m² of green roofs in Ghent. </p> <a href="#88788" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 10,698 m² of green roofs </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=r3g22TDc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=r3g22TDc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=jbIg0a0H 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=mE6wIqHR 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=vrvADNGV 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=3Yy2wTn0 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=r3g22TDc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/20210719_AV_detail%20groendak_KW%20%28Aangepast%29.jpg?itok=p5xM9822" width="1150" height="720" alt="Groendak met sedum" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88788" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88788"> 10,698 m² of green roofs </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88791" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88791"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 775,883 vegetarian school meals </h3> <p> Every year, 4,500 students from the municipal schools have a vegetarian meal on Thursdays. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=wlt9-3Md 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=wlt9-3Md 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=g9JFzGuk 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=ZAWdwNNS 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=jWI7ydC7 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=pmAPJy5F 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=wlt9-3Md 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk" width="1150" height="720" alt="Schoolmaaltijden meisje met bord stoemp en worst" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>Food plays an important and clear role in Ghent’s climate footprint. Ghent wants to be and remain a leader in the development and implementation of a local sustainable food strategy. That is why we are investing in short-chain and sustainable food, better access to healthy and sustainable food as well as less food wastage.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>In 2013, Ghent was the first Belgian city to launch its own food strategy (Gent en Garde). A few small-scale initiatives have in the meantime developed into fully fledged projects. Regardless of the coronavirus, no fewer than 180 Ghent restaurants made it possible to take leftovers home in a compostable box in 2020. The Foodsavers Ghent initiative also focuses on reducing food waste: in 2020, no less than 676.31 tons of surplus food did not go to waste thanks to the project. Thursday Veggie Day has become a household name in Ghent too: approximately 4,500 pupils of Ghent’s municipal schools eat a vegetarian meal every Thursday, which amounts to 775,883 meals a year. These meals have become even more sustainable in 2021: all school meals now contain at least 50% vegetable proteins.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88791"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88791"><span> 775,883 vegetarian school meals </span></h3> <p> Every year, 4,500 students from the municipal schools have a vegetarian meal on Thursdays. </p> <a href="#88791" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 775,883 vegetarian school meals </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=wlt9-3Md 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=wlt9-3Md 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=g9JFzGuk 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=ZAWdwNNS 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=jWI7ydC7 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=pmAPJy5F 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=wlt9-3Md 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Duurzame%20schoolmaaltijden%20Meisje%20met%20bord%20stoemp%20en%20worst.jpg?itok=MsAJ-mRk" width="1150" height="720" alt="Schoolmaaltijden meisje met bord stoemp en worst" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88791" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88791"> 775,883 vegetarian school meals </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88794" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88794"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 1,536 free energy recommendations </h3> <p> 1,536 Ghentians received free energy advice, 526 opted for assistance. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=XeKqR8U9 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=XeKqR8U9 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=EU2TA7_R 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=LPCcZph8 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/png" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=PcSeo7ir 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=mRJqijxc 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/png" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=XeKqR8U9 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w" width="1150" height="720" alt="2020 renovatieadvies" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>In 2018, about one quarter of Ghent’s CO2 emissions came from homes. Reducing the energy consumption of homes therefore remains a crucial factor for the achievement of our climate ambitions. Only 19 % of Ghent homes are equipped with energy-efficient roof insulation, glazing and heating. This means that 81 % of homes still require taking 1 or several basic steps, ranging from relatively small interventions such as installing insulation or replacing a central heating boiler to major renovations.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>In 2020, a total of 1,536 Ghentians were provided with free energy advice by the experts from Energiecentrale, a one-stop shop for energy saving renovations. This group included 267 Ghentians who received online advice and 526 Ghentians who opted for assistance during renovations. In this context, it is important to note that most renovations were continued in compliance with the coronavirus measures.</span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>Increasing the energy performance of apartments is often complex and requires a targeted approach. Energiecentrale therefore expanded its activities specifically aimed at associations of co-owners and property managers in the past year. In 2020, Energiecentrale provided consultancy support for 15 apartment blocks which totalled 95 apartments. In eight cases, the consultancy concerned collective interventions such as roof insulation and in 23 cases it concerned individual renovations for which a joint competition was held. Energiecentrale will continue to expanded its activities for apartments over the coming year.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88794"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88794"><span> 1,536 free energy recommendations </span></h3> <p> 1,536 Ghentians received free energy advice, 526 opted for assistance. </p> <a href="#88794" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 1,536 free energy recommendations </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=XeKqR8U9 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=XeKqR8U9 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=EU2TA7_R 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=LPCcZph8 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/png" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=PcSeo7ir 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=mRJqijxc 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/png" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=XeKqR8U9 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/irene.PNG?itok=hAtG3H7w" width="1150" height="720" alt="2020 renovatieadvies" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88794" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88794"> 1,536 free energy recommendations </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88797" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88797"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 2,854 energy subsidies </h3> <p> In 2020, a total of 2,854 energy subsidies and 284 energy loans were applied for. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=D_-wcPYd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=D_-wcPYd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=il_VzQQd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=ewHLP5-N 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/png" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=jYJB8c6- 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=UFXoKKY7 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/png" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=D_-wcPYd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek" width="1150" height="720" alt="cilmate energy" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>Financial thresholds continue to be the principal factor in delaying energy-saving renovations. The available subsidies can be an additional incentive, but are often insufficient. Since the subsidies are only paid after completion of the work, there may be a financial threshold for people who have difficulty advancing the costs of the investment or getting a loan from a bank.<span> </span></em><em><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>For this reason, the financial support will be gradually adjusted.</span></span></span></em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>2,854 Ghentians applied for an energy subsidy and 284 Ghentians applied for an energy loan in 2020. The principal interventions for which subsidies were requested were roof insulation and energy-efficient glazing. 1,284 Ghentians with a limited income received an increased energy subsidy, amounting to 71% of the total budget. Since a subsidy is not always sufficient, 96 vulnerable households could also apply for an energy loan at an interest rate of 0%.</span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>A new system of low-cost long-term energy loans will be launched in the spring of 2021 and should make it possible to coordinate and accelerate major energy-saving renovations.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88797"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88797"><span> 2,854 energy subsidies </span></h3> <p> In 2020, a total of 2,854 energy subsidies and 284 energy loans were applied for. </p> <a href="#88797" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 2,854 energy subsidies </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=D_-wcPYd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=D_-wcPYd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=il_VzQQd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=ewHLP5-N 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/png" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=jYJB8c6- 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=UFXoKKY7 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/png" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=D_-wcPYd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/png" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/topic1%20%281%29.png?itok=5CPUHLek" width="1150" height="720" alt="cilmate energy" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88797" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88797"> 2,854 energy subsidies </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88800" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88800"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 2,078 photovoltaic installations </h3> <p> A total of 2,078 new photovoltaic installations were carried out: a record. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=iq-_87wT 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=iq-_87wT 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=gO3Kem0D 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=AfNzriuj 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=i4mxrkDJ 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=_NM5e9Np 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=iq-_87wT 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW" width="1150" height="720" alt="321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>Energy efficiency is insufficient to achieve the objective of a 40 % reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030. An increase in the local production of renewable energy is crucial as well. If we systematically reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, we need to develop alternatives simultaneously. We therefore maximise the available amount of renewable energy from the sun, soil, wind and waste flows. Therefore we aim at doubling the number of solar panels by 2025.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>In 2020, a total of 2,078 new photovoltaic installations were carried out, the highest figure in years. Ghent now boasts a total of 11,835 installations, amounting to an installed capacity of 43 megawatt. This is a 21 percent increase compared to 2019, when 1710 new installations were registered. The rush on solar panels is the result of the discontinuance of the backward running (analogue) meter for owners of new installations after the end of 2020. All those who already owned solar panels would be given the choice between continuing the backward running (analogue) meter for another 15 years, or entering a new system. In early 2021, this arrangement was declared invalid by the Constitutional Court. Nevertheless, solar panels will remain an interesting investment in the coming years, as is explained to Ghentians by the experts from Energiecentrale.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88800"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88800"><span> 2,078 photovoltaic installations </span></h3> <p> A total of 2,078 new photovoltaic installations were carried out: a record. </p> <a href="#88800" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 2,078 photovoltaic installations </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=iq-_87wT 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=iq-_87wT 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=gO3Kem0D 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=AfNzriuj 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=i4mxrkDJ 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=_NM5e9Np 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=iq-_87wT 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/prco/images/321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg?itok=ThYqh5vW" width="1150" height="720" alt="321108-zonnepanelen-09f96a-original-1561721832.jpg" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88800" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88800"> 2,078 photovoltaic installations </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88803" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88803"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 30 companies </h3> <p> 30 Ghent companies participated in an energy coaching project. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=pMTouTGR 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=pMTouTGR 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=nFFgfVvO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=YRnEzOA2 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=j_Jnrvrl 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=qErIIzbb 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=pMTouTGR 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD" width="1150" height="720" alt="Energiecoach" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>The average CO2 emissions of Ghent enterprises and organisations (which do not fall under the European Emissions Trading System (ETS)) amount to approximately 40 % of the total CO2 emissions of the sectors defined in the Covenant of Mayors. This particular group is targeted by most of the efforts of the climate plan, which is aimed at a 40 % reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030 compared to 2007. To achieve this objective, we help enterprises and organisations cut their energy consumption, generate renewable energy and exchange residual flows.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>In 2020, a total of 30 Ghent companies participated in an energy coaching project to lower their energy bills. The first analyses indicate an average reduction of 10-15%, as was the case in previous projects. For 16 companies, an in-depth energy audit was performed: the achievable energy savings are estimated at a CO2 emission reduction of 340 tons a year, which corresponds to making 100 households fully climate neutral. The accompanying measures will be investigated and implemented further in 2021.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88803"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88803"><span> 30 companies </span></h3> <p> 30 Ghent companies participated in an energy coaching project. </p> <a href="#88803" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 30 companies </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=pMTouTGR 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=pMTouTGR 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=nFFgfVvO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=YRnEzOA2 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=j_Jnrvrl 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=qErIIzbb 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=pMTouTGR 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/BT_WR_NRJCOACHGENT-7192_0.jpg?itok=0gf2mDaD" width="1150" height="720" alt="Energiecoach" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88803" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88803"> 30 companies </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88806" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88806"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 306 number plates exchanged </h3> <p> 306 Ghentians exchanged their number plate for a mobility budget. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OK6OSr8p 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OK6OSr8p 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=FNV4_3ZN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OJL7QWI1 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=q2NaOIYp 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=tTB9KrXL 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OK6OSr8p 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX" width="1150" height="720" alt="Druk verkeer" /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>Vehicles constitute one of the biggest sources of emissions. The challenges in this sector are enormous and call for action at several levels. For the next few years, Ghent’s objective is to further reduce the number of vehicle kilometres of motorised transport, avoid unnecessary journeys and increase transport via more environmentally friendly modes of transport. It is important to reduce the number of transport movements and to keep on promoting sustainable mobility. In addition, we need to continue to support the transition towards environmentally friendly mobility, and electric (shared) mobility in particular.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>In 2020, a total of 306 Ghentians exchanged their number plate for a mobility budget worth € 500. They can use this budget to request reimbursements for a selection of sustainable transport alternatives such as an electric bicycle, a speed pedelec or a public transport season ticket. 642 people who shared a car with other users were reimbursed their membership fee. Nine shared electric cars and six electric taxis received a subsidy in the past year.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88806"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88806"><span> 306 number plates exchanged </span></h3> <p> 306 Ghentians exchanged their number plate for a mobility budget. </p> <a href="#88806" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 306 number plates exchanged </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OK6OSr8p 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OK6OSr8p 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=FNV4_3ZN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OJL7QWI1 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=q2NaOIYp 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=tTB9KrXL 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=OK6OSr8p 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/onepager/image/Mobiliteitsbedrijf_Schakel%20Slim_reportage_166_0.jpg?itok=mBbp9SIX" width="1150" height="720" alt="Druk verkeer" /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88806" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88806"> 306 number plates exchanged </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="88809" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="88809"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> 119 polluting vehicles scrapped </h3> <p> 119 residents of the low-emission zone had their polluting vehicles scrapped in 2020. </p> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=ZBsNC9bO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=ZBsNC9bO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=NOt74ca4 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=56XkdiVJ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=68cSyF0R 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=Brz-_vM_ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=ZBsNC9bO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T" width="1150" height="720" alt="Cijfers 2020 slooppremie " /> </picture> </div> </div> <p><span><span><span><em>The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is another urban initiative that results in a health improvement by banning the most polluting modes of mobility from the city. This way, we also stimulate the transition towards cleaner vehicles. In the long term, the LEZ also offers the possibility of developing into a climate measure. Residents of the low emission zone who get rid of an old car that's not allowed in the zone, can get a scrapping premium.</em></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><span><span>119 residents of the low-emission zone applied for a scrapping premium and had their polluting vehicles scrapped in 2020. Between the introduction of the scrapping premium in 2017 and its discontinuation at the end of 2020, a total of 745 premiums were granted – equivalent to a queue of polluting cars 3 or 4 km long. The scrapping premium had been introduced on the occasion of the creation of a low-emission zone in Ghent.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="88809"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_88809"><span> 119 polluting vehicles scrapped </span></h3> <p> 119 residents of the low-emission zone had their polluting vehicles scrapped in 2020. </p> <a href="#88809" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about 119 polluting vehicles scrapped </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"><figure><div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"><picture><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=ZBsNC9bO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=ZBsNC9bO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=NOt74ca4 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=56XkdiVJ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="445" height="279"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=68cSyF0R 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=Brz-_vM_ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="350" height="219"/><source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=ZBsNC9bO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/jpeg" width="575" height="360"/><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/2011004_AV_LEZ%20Slooppremie%2006-min.jpg?itok=xNj9Hq3T" width="1150" height="720" alt="Cijfers 2020 slooppremie " /></picture></div></figure></div> </div> </article> <a href="#88809" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="88809"> 119 polluting vehicles scrapped </a> </div>  </li> </ul> </div> </dd> </div> " news.
811647 page 811647 news.