The German „Energiewende“ from a
worker‘s perspective
Lisa Bauch, Industriegewerkschaft Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt
“The bridge to the future, a climate solution from below” February 27th, 2014, Oslo
What is the ‚Energiewende‘?
Germany is only average when it comes to ecology.
-For the installation of renewable energies Germany is average.-Efficiency effects are slowing down since 2010.-GHG Emissions are decreasing slowlier and even started to rise again 2013.-Compared to the 28 member states Germany is only on level 10 when it comes to ecology.
So, why is the Energiewende worth talking about?
Source: Interview with WifO. Frankfurter Rundschau, 7.1.2013
What is the ‚Energiewende‘?
A highly industry–based economy tries to radically change its energy supply system
by switching from fossil fuels including nuclear power to renewable energiesby reducing the power consumption
This is to be realized by the Energiewende
a package of different policies, regulations, and laws a clear timeline with targets and concrete actions
93 % of the citizen support this.
What is the ‚Energiewende‘?Package of policies, regulations, and laws
Klima-Allianz, 2012
Emission reduction2020: -40%2030: -55%2050: -85-95%
Less energy use
Increase renewables
Programme for the retrofitting of buildings
Electricity
Mobiltiy
Industry
Research and education
…
Heating
What is the ‚Energiewende‘?Change of technology
Phaseout of fossile energies
Phase out of nuclear power until 2022
Phaseout of coal power until 2050 (?)
Subsitution by renewables
25 % in electricity consumption in 2013
12% in overall energy consumption
The EEG – The renewable Energy Act
Need for reducing energy consumption!
From
employment against environmental protection
towards
Employment through environmental protection
The workers‘ perspectiveDriver for socio-ecological modernisation
… in which industry and craft sector are main actors (or have to become).
…from which they benefit enourmously.
The workers‘ perspectiveEnergiewende is seen as a driver
for a socio-ecological modernisation …
A workers‘ perspectiveEnergiewende is seen as a driver
for a socio-ecological modernisation …
Turnover with renewable energies
2004: 12 bill. Euro
2012: 50 bill. Euro
…which sets free large investments and generates turnover
Investment in renewable energies
2004: 8,8 bill. Euro
2012: 19,5 bill Euro
A workers‘ perspectiveEnergiewende is seen as a driver
for a socio-ecological modernisation …
…which creates employment
2012: 377.800 jobs
A worker‘s perspectiveEnergiewende is seen as a driver
for a socio-ecological modernisation …
…which contributes to a different ownership structure in the energy system
A worker‘s perspectiveWhat do unions do to support the Energiewende
Alliance for Work and Environment Retrofit programme for buildings, 1998-…
A worker‘s perspectiveAlliance for Work and Environment
f.ex. „Alliance for Work and Environment“, 1998-…Retrofit programme for buildings
2006 – 2010: 900.000 credits with a volume of 36 bill. Euro75 bill. Euro of Investments.2,4 mio. retrofit appartements on energy efficient standards4,7 t CO2 – emmission reduction /year.340.000 work places maintained and created/year
A worker‘s perspectiveWhat do unions do to support the Energiewende
Energy Efficiency by worker‘s participation
Green and decent jobs
New training profiles for green jobs
Dialogue with civil society
Energy transition is possible
Clear framework for investments
We have to do it together ! Participation, inclusion, sharing burdens and profits
Think European (European Marshall Plan)
EnergiewendeLessons learned
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