Stargard Castle: Citizens' discussion about wind power and photovoltaics on October 29th

Stargard Castle: Citizens' discussion about wind power and photovoltaics on October 29th

In the small town of Burg Stargard, located in picturesque Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, exciting decisions are on the agenda. On Wednesday, October 29th, the city council will meet in the cafeteria of the school complex on Klüschenbergstrasse. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The agenda includes, among other things, important topics related to the region's energy future.

A central point of the meeting is the citizen participation event on wind power expansion. The acceptance of local residents is crucial for the success of such projects, as the BDEW emphasizes in its reports. In addition, a draft resolution on the suitability of areas for photovoltaic systems is being developed. This could give the city not only a technological but also a financial boost.

Energy expansion with added value

'.$news. brings into play the topic of municipal taxes, which provide for a voluntary payment of up to 0.2 cents per kilowatt hour fed in. Since the change in the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) 2023, communities within a radius of 2.5 kilometers around the systems have benefited from this income. The funds can be used for a wide variety of purposes - be it for the expansion of infrastructure, educational projects or social initiatives. Wind and solar projects not only bring electricity, but also real added value for residents.

• Investitionen in Infrastruktur
• Bildungsprojekte in Schulen und Kitas
• Förderung von Klimaschutzinitiativen

The city council is also discussing the purchase of a fire engine and the possible renovation of the play and courtyard areas at the elementary school. Such investments are in the interest of the community and increase the quality of life in the region. This enables citizens to actively participate in shaping their environment. The new participation law, which Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania introduced in 2016, plays a key role in this. It is intended to ensure that the interests of local communities are sufficiently taken into account when expanding wind energy.

A look into the future

However, the planned amendment to the Citizens and Community Participation Act could also bring new challenges. The BDEW warns that different participation laws at state level not only create uncertainty for the industry, but also make the approval processes more difficult. A nationwide uniform framework is considered necessary to further advance the expansion of renewable energies and to give citizens a voice.

Overall, the upcoming decisions of the city of Burg Stargard reflect the will to participate in design and modernization. The next session will certainly provide many interesting discussions and possible paths towards a more sustainable future. Further information is available on the Stargarder Land office's citizen information portal, where all items on the agenda can be viewed. It remains to be seen how citizens will react to the developments this evening.