Behind every successful municipal heat transition project, there’s someone who drives it from within – navigating internal structures, building trust, and standing up for change.
In the city of Neutraubling, that person is Elisabeth Sterr and Manfred Pfauntsch, the climate protection managers. This photo shows Elisabeth speaking with a resident after the city’s information evening on municipal heat planning – where we also launched our buy-in action as part of LIFE Street HP Reno.
👥 The power of internal advocates
Launching a pioneering project like this takes more than a good concept. It takes people like Elisabeth: motivated, persistent, and able to convince colleagues, superiors, and the mayor to stand behind a vision.
In Germany, this role is often filled by climate protection managers – the unsung heroes who translate climate goals into real-world action.
🤝 Trust is the foundation
Municipalities carry the responsibility of gaining residents’ trust. They must balance innovation with reassurance, showing that new solutions are not just possible, but beneficial.
🌍 Street HP Reno: supporting municipal pioneers
Our project helps municipalities like Neutraubling take bold steps in the heating transition – empowering them to guide their communities and take climate action that inspires.
🚀 From vision to impact
With the right person in place, ideas turn into action. And that’s how change really begins.
💡 Are you working on the heating transition in your municipality? Let’s connect!