KEK – Karlsruher Energie- und Klimaschutzagentur

The Karlsruher Energie- und Klimaschutzagentur (KEK) is a neutral and non-profit organization that has been committed to climate protection, efficient energy use, and the expansion of renewable energies in Karlsruhe since its founding in June 2009.

The KEK operates independently and non-profit, with the goal of promoting energy efficiency and climate protection in Karlsruhe. As a non-profit institution of the city of Karlsruhe, the KEK works closely with citizens, businesses, organizations, and municipal institutions to realize innovative and widely effective projects[1][5].

• Consulting and Concept Development: The KEK offers independent initial consulting and concept development for private households, small and medium-sized enterprises, housing companies, associations, and public institutions. This includes topics such as energy-efficient building renovation, the use of renewable energies, and efficient energy use[1][5].
• Environmental Education: The KEK develops and conducts environmental education projects in educational institutions in Karlsruhe, including teaching units, project days, and training on energy and climate topics[2][3].
• Project Management and Networks: The KEK initiates, promotes, and accompanies pilot projects, imparts know-how through seminars and educational work, and manages energy efficiency networks. It also connects potential partners and initiates campaigns to achieve climate protection goals[2][5].
• Climate Fund and Compensation Projects: The Karlsruhe Climate Fund, an offering from the KEK, allows companies, organizations, and citizens to compensate for their unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions or to purchase climate trees to support local and international climate protection projects[4].

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies: The KEK promotes the expansion of photovoltaic systems, the installation of heat pumps, and other innovative solar energy solutions. It provides information and advice on the combination of heat pumps and photovoltaic systems as well as alternative solar energy solutions such as balcony PV and facade PV[3][5].
• Climate Partnerships and Reforestation Projects: The KEK is engaged in international climate partnerships, such as with San Miguel de los Bancos in Ecuador, and supports reforestation projects that achieve positive social and ecological side effects[2][4].
• Sustainable Mobility: Another focus of the KEK is sustainable mobility, with the aim of reducing motorized traffic and promoting public transport. This also includes consulting and support for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles[3].

The KEK regularly organizes events and information campaigns, such as the "KEK on tour" action weeks in various districts, online lectures on topics such as heating replacement, e-mobility, and innovative solar energy solutions. These events serve to exchange ideas with citizens and convey important information on climate protection and energy efficiency[3].

The Karlsruher Energie- und Klimaschutzagentur is thus a central point of contact for anyone who wants to engage in climate protection and sustainable energy use in Karlsruhe. Through its diverse activities and initiatives, the KEK makes a significant contribution to achieving climate goals in the region.

• 1 - https://www.kek-karlsruhe.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.foej-bw.de/es/kek
• 3 - https://www.kek-karlsruhe.de
• 4 - https://www.karlsruher-klimafonds.de/der-klimafonds/
• 5 - https://energieagenturen.de/der-ead/mitglieder/kek-karlsruher-energie-und-klimaschutzagentur/