European Investment Bank Supports Energy Efficiency in Polish City of Szczecin

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The European Investment Bank has supported the city of Szczecin in Poland with a €20 million loan to improve energy efficiency and comfort in its residential buildings. As part of the city's larger urban regeneration program, the project aims to limit vehicle traffic, encourage cycling, and attract more retailers to the historic part of the city. Graña Szotkowska, president of the board for one of the two housing agencies in Szczecin, credits the city's leadership in cutting emissions in housing due to its central heating system and retrofitting of social housing buildings with insulation and triple-glazed windows.

Key Takeaways:

  • The European Investment Bank provided a €20 million loan to support the city of Szczecin in Poland in improving energy efficiency and comfort in its residential buildings.
  • The project is part of the city's larger urban regeneration program, which aims to limit vehicle traffic, encourage cycling, and attract more retailers to the historic part of the city.
  • Graña Szotkowska, president of the board for one of the two housing agencies in Szczecin, notes that the city is a leader in cutting emissions in housing due to its central heating system and retrofitting of social housing buildings with insulation and triple-glazed windows.
  • Energy improvements are one of the main advantages of housing upgrades, as they help reduce energy bills for households while also cutting carbon emissions, according to Gladys Sevilla, an EIB loan officer who works on housing projects.
  • The city's energy efficiency measures are expected to save residents money and increase the value of their homes.
  • The project is part of the city's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and address the housing crisis.

Statistics:

  • €20 million loan provided by the European Investment Bank to support energy efficiency in residential buildings in Szczecin, Poland.
  • The average energy savings per household due to energy efficiency measures.
  • The expected return on investment for energy efficiency upgrades in residential buildings.
  • The number of housing units retrofitted with insulation and triple-glazed windows in the city of Szczecin.

Sources:

  • "European Investment Bank Signs €20 Million Loan Agreement with the City of Szczecin to Improve Energy Efficiency and Comfort in Residential Buildings."
  • Graña Szotkowska, president of the board for one of the two housing agencies in Szczecin.
  • Gladys Sevilla, EIB loan officer who works on housing projects.