Heat transition in Hamburg: Free forum for climate protection on January 29th!

Heat transition in Hamburg: Free forum for climate protection on January 29th!

Something is happening in the world of heat supply in Hamburg! On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Hamburg Heat Pump Forum invites specialists and interested parties to the Factory Hammerbrooklyn. From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. everything revolves around the latest developments in heat pump technology and their role in climate change. The event will be led by Katharina Fegebank and Karen Pein, who will introduce the topic with an outlook on the market. This is part of the “Warm with a Plan” and “Every House Can Climate Protection” campaigns, as hamburg.de reports.

The forum offers more than just dry theory: an open concept with discussion rooms allows participants to share best practice examples and discuss strategic questions relating to the heat transition. A preliminary program includes current heat pump studies and innovative visions for the future of heating.

Focus on climate protection

While the forum presents many good approaches to the use of heat pumps, the current discussion about municipal heat planning in Germany should not be underestimated. This planning is critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy. According to Fraunhofer UMSICHT, stable heat supply is viewed as a central concern. A well-developed municipal heating plan helps owners make the right decision between decentralized solutions, such as heat pumps, and future heating network areas.

Municipalities are required: Large cities must submit their heat plan by June 30, 2026, smaller municipalities by 2028. This process helps to improve the availability of data and strategically plan future heat supply measures.

The role of heat pumps

Heat pumps are becoming increasingly important for greenhouse gas-neutral heat supply. According to Umweltbundesamt, the operation of buildings in Germany is responsible for around 35% of final energy consumption and 30% of CO₂ emissions. Innovative solutions and methods are needed to advance the energy transition in the building sector.

National climate protection legislation underlines the goal of making existing buildings greenhouse gas-neutral by 2045. Municipal heat planning is a key instrument for achieving these goals and making citizens more aware of the implementation of climate-neutral solutions.

Participation in the Hamburg Heat Pump Forum is free, although registration via the Guestoo platform is required by January 18, 2026. The event offers the opportunity to engage directly with experts and set the course for a sustainable heat supply. It will be exciting to see what innovative approaches and solutions will be presented!