School from Ludwigshafen is energy-saving champion in Rhineland-Palatinate – and is now competing for national victory

The title of “Energy Saving Champion 2021” for the best climate protection project in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate goes to Heinrich-Böll-Gymnasium. The high school students convinced the jury with their sustainable city plan for the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein. On the map, Ludwigshafen residents can find information on sustainable supply locations and projects, for example. The high school also reduced its energy consumption by 26 percent between 2008 and 2016.

A total of 335 schools entered the competition sponsored by the Federal Ministry for the Environment. In addition to the prize money of 2,500 eur for the state title, the Ludwigshafen secondary school will also receive a project sponsorship with Brandenburger Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG and the chance to win the national prize of a further 2,500 eur.

Heinrich-Böll-Gymnasium will compete against the fifteen other state winners for the national title. Anyone can vote for their favorite at www.energiesparmeister.de/voting until June 8. The state winner with the most votes becomes the national winner.