Following the agreement, Miesbach has switched to a green approach
The town of Miesbach, located in Bavaria, Germany, is currently in the midst of a significant decision regarding its electricity supply. The Miesbach city council has recently made a decision about the upcoming bundled electricity tender with Enportal GmbH.
In a closed session, the council decided that they will procure 100% new renewable electricity for the next three years. This choice signals a commitment to sustainable energy sources and a rejection of conventional electricity.
The question of whether to support the construction of new renewable energy plants with a more expensive electricity price has been a contentious issue in Miesbach. The topic has been under discussion for several years, with the city council deliberating on the best course of action.
Political opinions within the council vary on the subject of setting a new plant quota to promote the construction of additional new renewable energy plants. The Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Green Party), the SPD, and Wilhams are in favour of setting a new plant quota, believing it to be a crucial step towards a greener future.
On the other hand, the Freie Wähler (Free Voters) and CSU prefer not to commit to a new plant quota. The CSU, in particular, has questioned whether the city should have a role in promoting new facilities or if this should be left solely to the market.
Deputy Mayor Astrid Güldner (Greens) has expressed her support for green electricity, aiming to use the saved money to support local energy generation. In contrast, Deputy Mayor Franz Mayer (CSU) suggested a three-year contract due to the currently favourable tendering time and the possibility of observing the market for one more year.
The city council's decision to opt for green energy without a new capacity quota will result in additional costs of around 4,000 or 20,000 euros net for an electricity consumption of two million kilowatt-hours. This decision was made by a vote of five against.
It is important to note that in a previous tender, Miesbach could have secured a cheaper price with green electricity. The administration has been tasked with promptly forwarding the relevant details to Enportal.
The next contract for electricity is approaching, and the debate in Miesbach is far from over. The choices for electricity are gray electricity (conventional), green electricity with a new plant quota, and green electricity without a new plant quota. The council's decision about the type of electricity and the contract duration is still under consideration.
Author: Dieter Dorby
The planned energy supplier was also decided upon in closed session, but details about this decision have not been disclosed at this time. As the town of Miesbach continues its discussions on securing an electricity supply, the community eagerly awaits the final decision that will shape their energy future.
- The Miesbach city council's decision to procure 100% new renewable electricity for the next three years epitomizes their commitment to environmental science, signaling a rejection of conventional electricity and a shift towards the renewable-energy industry.
- The question of whether to support the construction of new renewable energy plants has been a contentious issue, with the Greens, SPD, and Wilhams advocating for a new plant quota, while the Freie Wähler and CSU are reluctant to commit.
- The city council's decision to opt for green energy without a new capacity quota will result in additional costs, but Deputy Mayor Astrid Güldner (Greens) aims to use these expenses to support local energy generation, while Deputy Mayor Franz Mayer (CSU) has suggested a three-year contract due to market observations.
