The energy system needs to be transformed to phase out fossil fuels and achieve climate neutrality. To create a resilient, secure and just energy transition, new forms of energy production are needed that combine large-scale, centralized production with small-scale, decentralized production in new ways. This systemic shift presents challenges and opportunities. As we focus on putting new technological systems in place and making energy use more efficient, we also need to consider how it affects people's economic and social situations and living environments. During this Transition Lab Forum, we will explore how the municipality, together with other stakeholders, can ensure a fair and sustainable energy transition.
There are only benefits to becoming an energy-smart company; for the economy, for the working environment and not least through reduced negative climate impact and emissions. In Eskilstuna municipality through the Energy Evolution Center, the energy-smart solutions are tailored to the needs of companies to become more energy-smart - through the Energy Staircase!
As a representative of a company, an organization or an association, you can fill out a climate commitment, which shows that your business will contribute to achieving the goal of a climate-positive Eskilstuna in 2045. Together we can make a climate revolution*!
The transport cluster in Eskilstuna was awarded the municipal environmental prize 2023 for its efforts in climate change. The cluster consists of five haulage companies and Eskilstuna Strängnäs Energi & Miljö. The purpose is to work together as a local industry on issues related to local growth and the transition.
ReTuna in Eskilstuna is Sweden's first reuse gallery, where everything sold is recycled, reused, organic or sustainably produced. The gallery has become international news and has been visited by documentary filmmakers, journalists and curious tourists from all over the world.
Building communities and growing cities requires large amounts of resources. How we use resources is therefore of great importance for the possibility to keep climate impact down. At Tranistion Lab Forum 11, we will focus on how we can use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way, for example, how recycling can be given more space in new construction and renovation. We will touch on topics such as innovation procurement and land allocation competitions, how it can be used to make the built environment more climate smart.
