Bad Belzig shines in a climate-friendly way: 10,000 euros for new street lights!

Bad Belzig shines in a climate-friendly way: 10,000 euros for new street lights!

In the heart of Brandenburg - more precisely in Bad Belzig - climate protection is making progress! On July 11, 2025, the city received a symbolic funding check for 10,000 euros from the Potsdam-Mittelmark district. This financial support is part of the district's climate protection policy and is used to improve street lighting in the Kuhlowitz district.

What exactly is behind this project? The funding will be used to replace ten outdated light points with modern LED technology. The goal is clear: more climate-friendly, cost-effective lighting that not only protects the environment, but also relieves the burden on the city's budget. District Administrator Marko Köhler emphasizes Bad Belzig's active role in climate protection and thus signals the importance of such projects for the entire region.

Sustainable lighting for Kuhlowitz

The mayor of Bad Belzig, Dr. Robert Pulz is enthusiastic. He describes climate protection funding as an effective instrument that works without much bureaucratic effort. Converting to LED technology not only saves energy and costs, but also reduces CO₂ emissions. An additional plus point: The new warm white light colors protect the local insect population and enable night-time dimming, which only lets the light come on when it is really needed.

The total investment for the project is 37,000 euros. In the current financial year, the district is providing a total of 300,000 euros for the climate protection funding guideline to support the implementation of such projects. This is a welcome step in the right direction, particularly with regard to the requirements for adaptive lighting controls, which must adapt to weather and traffic. According to information from the klimaschutz.de Such measures are eligible for funding and can make a decisive contribution to achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets.

A look at the funding criteria

In order to receive funding under the municipal guidelines, certain criteria must be observed. This includes, among other things, that an efficiency requirement with a planned greenhouse gas saving of at least 50 percent must be proven. The cost-effectiveness of the measures is also crucial. Planning and implementation of the lighting must comply with the recognized rules of technology, which includes compliance with relevant DIN standards.

An important point for everyone who wants to deal with similar projects: Special conversion kits are required in listed districts if monument protection is proven. The funding is also open to those who want to work in historical areas - a real benefit for adapting state-of-the-art technology in lovingly preserved environments.

Overall, the initiative in Bad Belzig impressively shows how communities can not only reduce their energy costs through smart investments, but also make their contribution to climate protection. The commitment of the local administration gives hope that many other cities will follow this example.