Safe heat supply: Information event planned in Prenzlau!

Safe heat supply: Information event planned in Prenzlau!

Prenzlau, Deutschland - The concern for heat supply in German cities has grown sharply after the Ukraine War begins. In Prenzlau, an information event on municipal heat planning has now been held in order to respond to the concerns of the citizens. [SVZ.de reports that ...] Citizens are increasingly concerned about the development of heat supply, especially in view of the new legal requirements that will apply from 2024. However, the municipal utilities assured that the gas supply in the city and the districts would remain reliable.

The focus of the event was the municipal heat planning, which is regulated by the new building energy network (AG) and the heat planning law (WPG). These laws stipulate that all cities are obliged to create heat plans to ensure climate -friendly heat supply. As early as January 1, 2024, the opponent obliges the use of renewable energies for heat supply. The Bundestag passed the law on September 8, 2023, and it is expected that the implementation will take place by mid -2026 [bpb.de informed about ...].

The steps of municipal heat planning

The municipal heat planning takes place in four basic steps: inventory analysis, potential analysis, scenario development and catalog of measures. First of all, the heat requirement of all buildings in the municipality is recorded, whereby data is used by chimney sweeps to structure the need for sector and energy sources. A subsequent potential analysis examines how energy can be saved and what possibilities offer renewable heat sources [ACCHICE PILOT.com ...].

In scenario development, goals to achieve local climate neutrality are designed in order to take into account the future requirements of the heating networks. The designation of areas for energetic renovations is also part of the process. Finally, a catalog of measures is created that summarizes the decisive steps. This catalog is adapted to the individual challenges of a community and must take into account the feasibility of the measures and their costs. As part of the information event in Prenzlau, the planning process was presented by an experienced planning office that will accompany the implementation of municipal heat planning by mid -2026

impulse for homeowners and potential local heating networks

dr. Andreas Heinrich, the city's second deputy, pointed out the legal framework for heat planning during the discussion and encouraged the homeowners to think about their energy requirements and suitable heating systems. Funding opportunities and energy checks were also presented by the consumer center. The event not only served to inform, but also to clarify the concerns of those present and thus contribute to calming the population.

Another exciting aspect of the talks were the potential local heating networks, which were discussed especially in districts with biogas plants. These could be a sustainable option for heat supply and at the same time increase the incentives for new individual heating systems. The municipal utilities endeavor to include the residents who are not connected to the district heating network in the transformation process.

The challenges in the building sector are great. According to a study by the Federal Environment Agency, the previous strategies will not be sufficient to achieve the climate policy goals. However, the current developments in the heat supply and the entry into force of the area could give decisive impulses to push back the use of fossil energies and to set the course for a climate -neutral future.