Discover the Thermo Tour: Saving energy in Rahlstedt-Ost!

Discover the Thermo Tour: Saving energy in Rahlstedt-Ost!

On November 4th, 2025, a very special thermography walk will take place in Rahlstedt-Ost, organized by the Climate Protection Office and the Integrated Urban Development Department of the Wandsbek District Office. The aim of this event is to give owners of single-family and terraced houses as well as condominiums in homeowners' associations an insight into the energy-efficient renovation of their buildings. Hamburg.de informs about the details of the event, in which a professional thermal imaging camera is used to make the energy condition of residential buildings visible.

For many people, energy-efficient renovation is not only a way to reduce heating costs, but also to significantly improve living comfort. An important tool here is thermography, which makes invisible heat losses in the building visible. It is based on measuring the infrared radiation emitted by an object. Red or yellow areas on the thermal images indicate energy losses, for example due to inadequate insulation of the walls or windows. This method has proven to be particularly effective and is recommended by many experts, especially in cold weather conditions and a noticeable temperature difference between indoor and outdoor areas. More details can be found on the website INFINA.

Thermo-Tour offers comprehensive information

The thermographic tour is led by an energy consultant from ZEBAU GmbH, who not only operates the thermal imaging camera, but also gives the participants useful tips on funding opportunities and heat protection measures. The route includes seven buildings of various house types, so that the owners can gain concrete impressions. Participation in this event is free of charge; Anyone interested can register by email to thermo-tour@zebau.de. To register, information such as first and last name, address and contact details are required, with the application deadline ending on October 5, 2025.

A subsequent information evening will take place on November 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Tegelsbarg Youth House. The results of the thermal tour will be presented there and questions about energy-efficient renovation will be answered. For more information see the website can be found here or available at the Tegelsbarg district office 25.

Tax incentives for energy renovation

It is also worth mentioning at this point that there are numerous tax incentives for owners, which cover, among other things, thermal insulation, the replacement of windows or the installation of new heating systems. How the Federal Ministry of Finance reported, owners can deduct up to 20% of the costs from taxes, with the maximum amount per residential property being 40,000 euros. In addition, owners who have their buildings at least ten years old and live in them themselves can apply for funding, provided the work is carried out by specialist companies.

To ensure that the energy renovation makes sense not only ecologically but also economically, interested owners can rely on support from specialized providers. The use of thermography and the subsequent renovation can not only have an impact on living comfort, but also on the preservation of the value of the property. One more reason to deal with the topic early and use the thermal tour in Rahlstedt-Ost as an opportunity!