KEK – Karlsruher Energie- und Klimaschutzagentur

The Karlsruher Energie- und Klimaschutzagentur (KEK) is a neutral and non-profit organization that has been committed to climate protection, efficient energy use, and the expansion of renewable energies in Karlsruhe since its founding in June 2009.

The KEK operates independently and non-profit, with the goal of promoting energy efficiency and climate protection in Karlsruhe. As a non-profit institution of the city of Karlsruhe, the KEK works closely with citizens, businesses, organizations, and municipal institutions to realize innovative and widely effective projects[1][5].

• Consulting and Concept Development: The KEK offers independent initial consulting and concept development for private households, small and medium-sized enterprises, housing companies, associations, and public institutions. This includes topics such as energy-efficient building renovation, the use of renewable energies, and efficient energy use[1][5].
• Environmental Education: The KEK develops and conducts environmental education projects in educational institutions in Karlsruhe, including teaching units, project days, and training on energy and climate topics[2][3].
• Project Management and Networks: The KEK initiates, promotes, and accompanies pilot projects, imparts know-how through seminars and educational work, and manages energy efficiency networks. It also connects potential partners and initiates campaigns to achieve climate protection goals[2][5].
• Climate Fund and Compensation Projects: The Karlsruhe Climate Fund, an offering from the KEK, allows companies, organizations, and citizens to compensate for their unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions or to purchase climate trees to support local and international climate protection projects[4].

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies: The KEK promotes the expansion of photovoltaic systems, the installation of heat pumps, and other innovative solar energy solutions. It provides information and advice on the combination of heat pumps and photovoltaic systems as well as alternative solar energy solutions such as balcony PV and facade PV[3][5].