Biel may call itself "Energy City

The city of Biel received the "Energy City" label on Monday. With the award, it was rewarded by the Swiss sponsoring association Energiestadt for its efforts in the efficient use of energy. Biel scored well in the evaluation for pedestrian and bicycle traffic as well as public transport. According to the SDA, there is still a need for action above all in the energy consumption of existing municipal buildings. The city of Biel intends to draw up an energy report in the coming months in order to define further measures and priorities. An energy accounting system for properties has already been implemented. New buildings in the city are being built to the Minergie standard.
City President Hans Stöckli and Construction Director Hubert Klopfenstein received the label. It was presented by Ulrich König from the supporting association Energiestadt and Ulrich Nyffenegger from the Office for Environmental Coordination and Energy of the Canton of Bern.