> Application of global demands to Germany
   resulted in national environmental program 
> Demand to reduce the consumption and
   emissions by 80 to 90 percent by the middle of
   this millennium
   (Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Energy and
   Environment)

 Urban Development

> Urban development is an important part of
   sustainable development 
> Energy sector is an example: of Germany’s total
   final energy consumption  29 % are used for
   private households and 30 % for transportation