Blackout in Austria – this is what you can do
Blackout in Austria – this is what you can do
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Blackout in Austria – this is what you can do

14. 11. 2022 by Helmut Bayerl

Blackouts and power outages are a main topic at the moment and causing many people to worry, especially now that winter is just around the corner – a frightening scenario. In this blog post, we would like to inform you about how to prepare for a possible power outage or blackout and how to take action in an emergency. If worse comes to the worst, authorities and emergency organisations such as National Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM) are there to help. However, personal responsibility and the right course of action can ease the burden on emergency services and benefit those affected.

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Housing Guide: What to Do with Electronic Devices?
Housing Guide: What to Do with Electronic Devices?
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Housing Guide: What to Do with Electronic Devices?

19. 10. 2022 by Michelle Veillard

Good for the environment and good for your conscience: Old electronic devices that no longer work should be properly disposed of. In Austria, this is possible at electronics retailers or designated collection points. But many devices are still too good to throw away. The nationwide repair bonus provides a remedy here.

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Housing Guide: Cooling Down in Summer
Housing Guide: Cooling Down in Summer
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Housing Guide: Cooling Down in Summer

26. 07. 2022 by Michelle Veillard

When the next heat wave rolls in and the tropical nights begin to accumulate, we’ll all be searching for a way to cool off. But be careful: air conditioners consume loads of energy and lead to considerable costs. We have some climate-friendly and energy saving tips on how to keep the temperature in living spaces low so you can also keep a cool head during the next record-temperature summer.

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70 years of BUWOG: sustainable building and living
70 years of BUWOG: sustainable building and living
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70 years of BUWOG: sustainable building and living

14. 10. 2021 by Torsten Hahn

Sustainability is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The real estate industry is also enormously important for climate protection. For example, the building sector accounts for a large part of CO2 emissions. The future of housing should therefore become greener and more climate friendly. Beyond that: sustainable building and living also mean facing social and economic responsibility. BUWOG is setting a good example, having pursued an ambitious sustainability agenda in Germany and Austria for many years.

 

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70 years of BUWOG: smart innovations for greater sustainability and quality of life
70 years of BUWOG: smart innovations for greater sustainability and quality of life
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70 years of BUWOG: smart innovations for greater sustainability and quality of life

14. 10. 2021 by Torsten Hahn

70 years of BUWOG – that’s also 70 years of change and innovation. And today, that means quite concretely a “smart” home in a variety of ways, in an apartment whose innovations offer residents greater quality of housing and life, security and ecological as well as economic sustainability. The future of housing is to be more climate-friendly, less congested and more liveable. 70 years after its foundation, BUWOG stands more than ever for technical progress that places the focus on people and nature.

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