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Feldheim Achieves Energy Independence with Low Costs

3/18/2026

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  • Feldheim, a small German village, has achieved energy independence, with residents paying about €0.12 per kWh.
  • Germany's average price is around €0.35 per kWh, highlighting Feldheim's lower bills.
  • The achievement grew from a 1990s community-driven effort investing in wind turbines and a biogas plant.
  • Effective communication and engagement secured broad support for these projects.
  • Feldheim plans wind-turbine upgrades to rely on ongoing community involvement for acceptance.