Freiburg Case Study

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Southwestern Germany - Green City

Question 2

Renewable energy leader

Answer 2

Solar power, CO2 reduction goals

Question 3

Transport Network

Answer 3

500 km of bike path, efficient, integrated public transport

Question 4

Community Participation

Answer 4

Strong citizen involvement in planning.

Question 5

Green Economy

Answer 5

Hub for environmental tech; Fraunhofer Institute.

Question 6

amount invested in renewable energy

Answer 6

£5 million into: 9 windmills, 8 solar energy systems and a hydroelectric plant

Question 7

energy for ______________ from burning waste

Answer 7

28000 homes

Question 8

annual waste disposal reduced to

Answer 8

50000 tonnes from 140000 in 12 years

Question 9

recycles ________ of packing waste

Answer 9

more than 88%

Question 10

plans to be 100% dependant on renewable energy by

Answer 10

2050