Energy transition - Knonauer Amt on course
In 2010, the location promotion launched the priority project "EnergyRegion Knonauer Amt". Since then, the share of renewables in consumption has more than doubled and, at 26.7 percent, is well above the Swiss figure.
The Knonauer Amt is an agglomeration region. Despite high settlement pressure, the 14 municipalities have largely succeeded in preserving the rural area. In terms of the proportion of building area and population density, Knonauer Amt has the lowest values in the canton of Zurich after Weinland. The economic aspects are encouraging: workplaces, the number of employees, tax income and tax power have increased significantly since 2010. Value creation benefited. For example, energy projects triggered an annual order volume of 6 million Swiss francs for trade and industry. The heating oil saved by heat pump heating systems saves around 13 million Swiss francs per year and makes the region less dependent on foreign countries.
2020 target already exceeded
Säuliamt wants to cover 80 percent of its electricity and heating energy needs in 2050 with self-produced, renewable energy. In 2020, this should be 23 percent. The figures as of the end of 2019 show a pleasing 26.7 percent - more than double the Swiss value.
The many activities and communicative measures are paying off. Regional energy advice for homeowners and businesses, projects supported by the SFOE and, above all, regular communication. The regional newspaper alone publishes 2-4 articles per week on the subject of energy and the environment. All communities, the economy and the majority of the population are behind the goals of the "EnergieRegion Knonauer Amt". They are convinced: the energy turnaround can be achieved. (Source: Press portal)
