Forty-one schools in Potsdam participated in the Energy Saving Program (EEP) run by the Kommunaler Immobilien Service during the 2025/2026 school year, focusing on climate-friendly nutrition. Lord Mayor Noosha Aubel and KIS Plant Manager Bernd Richter announced recognition premiums totaling 60,000 euros during the annual closing event.
Potsdam Schools Receive 60,000 Euros for Climate Projects
The Kommunaler Immobilien Service distributed 60,000 euros in recognition premiums to 41 participating schools at the annual closing event for the 2025/2026 school year. Students, teachers, caretakers, and school leadership collaborated on practical climate protection projects integrated directly into daily school life.
Lord Mayor Noosha Aubel stated that the initiative demonstrates how climate protection connects with education through everyday choices like shopping, cooking, and reducing food waste. KIS Plant Manager Bernd Richter added that the program thrives on practical execution rather than mere discussion.
Climate-Friendly Nutrition Focuses Daily School Routines
The 2025/2026 program centered on sustainable eating habits, prompting students to explore regional and seasonal foods, sustainable shopping, and food waste prevention. Schools established student cafes, cooking classes, and PrimaKlima courses where participants processed self-grown herbs and vegetables into climate-friendly meals.
Participants integrated these lessons into their home lives, sharing purchasing and cooking strategies with family and friends. Educational programs also addressed broader sustainability concepts, challenging students to calculate school emissions and design reduction strategies.
Energy Saving Program Prepares Mobility Shift for 2026/2027
The Kommunaler Immobilien Service will shift the program focus to climate-friendly mobility for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year. Cycling initiatives serve as a core precedent, with approximately 35 schools recording nearly 300,000 kilometers ridden during the last school year.
Annual themes provide structured impulses for ongoing practical climate work across participating institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Potsdam Energy Saving Program
How long has the energy program been running in local schools?
The Kommunaler Immobilien Service has operated the Energy Saving Program since 1998.
What was the total funding distributed at the 2025/2026 closing event?
Participating institutions shared a total of 60,000 euros in recognition premiums during the annual closing ceremony.
Which specific theme will replace nutrition for the next school year?
The program will focus on climate-friendly mobility for the 2026/2027 school year, building on established cycling campaigns like “Who cycles the most?”
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