NRW.Energy4Climate

NRW.Energy4Climate is the central state company for energy and climate protection in North Rhine-Westphalia. With the goal of making Germany's leading industrial country climate-neutral by 2045, the agency bundles all forces and resources to advance the energy transition and climate protection in the region. As one of the most dynamic economic regions in Europe, North Rhine-Westphalia bears a special responsibility in the fight against climate change. The agency was founded to coordinate the necessary measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the energy transition.

NRW.Energy4Climate focuses on the transformation of the four largest emission sectors: energy, industry, buildings, and transport. The agency supports companies and municipalities in implementing climate-friendly technologies and processes. This includes promoting renewable energies, improving energy efficiency, and developing innovative solutions such as the hydrogen economy. Another focus is on networking actors from business, science, and politics to work together towards achieving climate goals.

The mission of NRW.Energy4Climate is to make the North Rhine-Westphalia region a pioneer in climate neutrality. The agency relies on collaboration and innovation to tackle the challenges of the energy transition. Transparency, sustainability, and efficiency are at the core of its work. NRW.Energy4Climate is convinced that success can only be achieved through joint action and is committed to involving all stakeholders in the process.

NRW.Energy4Climate has set ambitious sustainability goals, including the drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the promotion of a sustainable circular economy. The agency supports projects such as the chemical recycling of plastic waste and the use of bio-polymers to optimize resource use and reduce CO₂ emissions. Additionally, it promotes the development of green hydrogen projects to make the industry and transport sector more sustainable.

A current project is the support of the “GreenFeed” research project, which examines the transformation of the petrochemical industry towards renewable raw materials. Furthermore, NRW.Energy4Climate is engaged in promoting wind and solar energy to make electricity generation in NRW largely climate-neutral by 2035. The agency focuses on clear and transparent communication to connect acceptance and ambition for the energy transition.

NRW.Energy4Climate plays a central role in implementing the energy and heat strategy of North Rhine-Westphalia and is working to establish the region as a leading location for innovative recycling technologies. With a holistic approach and the support of politics, business, and society, the agency aims to successfully shape the energy transition and make North Rhine-Westphalia climate-neutral.

1. https://www.energy4climate.nrw/en/
2. https://www.energy4climate.nrw/en/about-us
3. https://www.energy4climate.nrw/en/legal-notice
4. https://www.energy4climate.nrw/en/energy-sector/overview
5. https://www.energy4climate.nrw/en/service/publications