ThEGA Thüringer Energie und GreenTechAgentur

The Thüringer Energie- und GreenTech-Agentur (ThEGA) is the state energy agency of the Free State of Thuringia, which has been significantly contributing to the implementation of the energy transition and climate protection in the region since 2010.

ThEGA offers a wide range of services focused on renewable energies, energy efficiency, energy management, and sustainable mobility. The main services include:

• Consultation and Information: ThEGA advises Thuringian municipalities, companies, citizen energy initiatives, and politics in a market- and provider-neutral manner on topics such as modernizing street lighting, optimizing buildings, utilizing solar energy and wind energy, as well as implementing energy management systems[1][3][4].
• Funding Consultation: The agency supports the application process and consultation for funding, particularly within the framework of the ERDF funding program, and has already initiated numerous climate protection projects in Thuringia[3][4].
• Energy Management: ThEGA helps municipalities and companies reduce energy costs and CO₂ emissions through efficient energy management. This also includes the creation of feasibility studies and the management of waste heat projects[1][3][4].
• Sustainable Mobility: The agency provides advice on topics of electromobility, fleet management, and the development of mobility concepts[2][4].

ThEGA is committed to promoting the energy transition and climate protection in the Free State of Thuringia. The agency's mission is to promote the expansion of renewable energies, to tap into energy-saving potentials in municipalities and companies, and to show pathways to maximum regional value creation. ThEGA advocates for a livable future in Thuringia and brings together partners from science, business, and politics to achieve energy and climate policy goals[1][3][4].

ThEGA pursues ambitious sustainability goals and initiates numerous projects and initiatives:

• Climate Neutrality: ThEGA supports the goal of the Thuringian state administration to operate climate-neutrally by 2030 by energetically reviewing state buildings and accounting for CO₂ emissions[1].
• Citizen Participation: The agency promotes citizen participation in the implementation of energy projects, particularly in the field of solar energy and wind energy[3].
• Energy Efficiency Award: Annually, ThEGA awards the Thuringian Energy Efficiency Award to recognize successful projects and innovative products in the field of climate protection and energy efficiency[3].
• EU Projects: ThEGA has secured numerous millions of euros for climate protection projects in Thuringia through the ERDF funding program and supports municipalities in implementing energy-efficient initiatives[3].

Through its comprehensive services and initiatives, ThEGA makes a significant contribution to sustainable development and climate protection in Thuringia.

• 1 - https://www.thega.de
• 2 - https://www.thega.de/landesenergieagentur-thega/ansprechpartner/
• 3 - https://www.thega.de/landesenergieagentur-thega/10-jahre-thega-energiewandel/aufgaben-funktionen/
• 4 - https://energieagenturen.de/der-ead/mitglieder/thueringer-energie-und-greentech-agentur-thega/
• 5 - https://www.thega.de/landesenergieagentur-thega/ueber-uns/