
Eco Tutors
On this page we have collected information about sustainability in our student halls of residence. Students can also find useful tips on environmentally friendly living.
We contribute to the fight against climate change at the halls of residence by means of eco-friendly energy and tips how to work actively against environmental pollution in everyday life by means of a few little tricks.
Since the summer semester 2012, Eco Tutors help residents of student residence halls by means of important tips concerning ecofriendly life and saving energy. You can save up to two tons of CO2 every year in a shared flat using green electricity!
Eco Tutors
Proper waste separation plays a crucial role in protecting the environment and conserving resources. It helps to reduce CO2 emissions, prevent pollutants in residual waste and reduce disposal costs. At the same time, it enables the recycling of reusable materials, which supports the cycle of resource utilization and sustainably relieves the environment. Our explanatory film, which was produced in cooperation with Leipziger Stadtreinigung, is designed to help you understand the specifics of waste separation and how to implement it correctly.
For renovation work on our halls of residence in particular, state-of-the-art heating and ventilation systems and building control systems were installed. Building control systems serve to control HVACR systems e.g. according to the outdoor temperature/daylight and thus save heating costs and energy. Furthermore, the Kiona system was installed in the large student halls of residence to save heating energy. The system continuously analyses weather data (temperature, wind, solar radiation, rain, snow) and calculates the most suitable heating control on this basis. With the help of this new control instrument, it is possible to save approximately 100,000 euros per year in heating costs and about 405 tons CO₂ emissions. This system therefore not only minimizes operating costs, but also contributes to environmental protection.
The new “En:key” system for intelligent heating control was installed in the Mainzer Straße 2a hall of residence, which was modernised between 2021 and 2023. The system uses a room sensor to determine whether someone is in the room and regulates the room temperature accordingly. We also run En:key in the student residences at Straße des 18. Oktober 17 and Bornaische Straße 138.
Other technical possibilities are energy-saving lamps or water-saving mixing faucets, which are installed in all halls of residence.
Fixed rents without any additional payments often tempt people to use power, water, and heating carelessly. Residents’ behaviour is the most important source of heat, electricity and water savings. Regular information is a first step in this direction.
The halls of residence of the Studentenwerk consistently use district heating and, since 1 January 2011, green electricity.
Photovoltaic power stations and thermal solar energy plants
The Studentenwerk Leipzig operates three photovoltaic power stations, two of those on the roofs of halls of residence. The third power station is located on the roof of the Center for Humanistic Studies of Leipzig University and was partly financed by students’ loans.
Location and year of construction
Residence hall Nürnberger Straße 42-48, 2003
Residence hall Mainzer Str. 2, 2006
Cafeteria Beethovenstraße 15, 2007
In addition, there are three thermal solar energy plants to generate thermal energy on the roof of or installed to halls of residence. The largest is located on the roof of the hall of residence at Johannes-R.-Becher-Straße. It was installed in 1999 within the scope of a research project of the TU Chemnitz. The generated heat is applied directly to the halls of residence and thus reduces the consumption and costs of the district heating.
Energy performance certificate
In 2008, Studentenwerk Leipzig has obtained energy performance certificates for all halls of residence. They provide information about the energetic quality of buildings and are part of the German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) that took effect in October 2007.
In 2008, Studentenwerk Leipzig had consumption certificates drawn up for all its student residences in the form of energy performance certificates. These provide information on the energy quality of buildings and are part of the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV), which came into force in October 2007.