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Neunerhaus relies on environmental technology from Upper Austria: 80 residential units equipped with ECOTURBINOS

The mini turbines, which can be installed between the tap and the shower hose in just a few simple steps, will not only ensure optimum water and energy efficiency in two residential buildings belonging to the Viennese social organization neunerhaus, but also make considerable cost savings. 80 residential units for formerly homeless and homeless people - in neunerhaus Kudlichgasse and neunerhaus Billrothstraße - will be equipped with small patented turbines, the so-called Ecoturbinos.

The use of the 80 Ecoturbinos not only reduces water consumption by more than 1 million liters and operating costs by up to 6,400 euros per year, but also cutsCO2 emissions by 13 tons and energy consumption by 41,000 kWh. The sustainable environmental project in the neunerhaus was initiated by JTI Austria. The Ecoturbinos from the Upper Austrian Rabmer Group reduce water and energy consumption when showering by up to 40 percent without any loss of comfort.

"Money can be invested in further social projects"
"The current initiative with our long-standing partner neunerhaus results in considerable climate and environmental friendliness, which also reflects our sustainable corporate actions at all levels, as well as immense cost savings. The money can therefore be invested in further social projects to enable homeless and homeless people to lead a self-determined life," emphasizes Ralf-Wolfgang Lothert, Director Corporate Affairs & Communication at JTI Austria.

"At neunerhaus, we have also been focusing on sustainability for years, not only in the orientation of our offers for our target group, but also in the construction and design of the living and recreational areas of our residential buildings. Our claim of 'living as normally as possible' therefore also includes sustainable living," says Daniela Unterholzner, neunerhaus Managing Director.

"We have been dealing with the topics of water and energy efficiency for a long time and rely on innovative technologies. This saves energy costs and makes a significant contribution to the environment," explains Ulrike Rabmer-Koller, Managing Partner of the Rabmer Group.

About neunerhaus
neunerhaus was founded in 1999 and is a social organization in Vienna. neunerhaus enables homeless people and people at risk of poverty to lead a self-determined and dignified life with medical care, housing and advice. The aim is to help those affected to help themselves in order to sustainably improve their living situation. More than 600 formerly homeless and homeless people live in three neunerhaus apartment buildings and over 250 apartments throughout Vienna every year.

www.neunerhaus.at

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Ulrike Rabmer-Koller, Managing Partner of the Rabmer Group and Ralf-Wolfgang Lothert, Director Corporate Affairs & Communication at JTI Austria, at the handover of the Ecoturbinos to neunerhaus with Barbara Klaar (center, House Manager of neunerhaus in Kudlichgasse)