Göttingen plans the green local heating network: application for funding for study!

Göttingen plans the green local heating network: application for funding for study!

Göttingen, Deutschland - The city of Göttingen plans to establish a local heating network in the Mittelberg district and has applied for a feasibility study. As goettingen.de (BAFA) submitted as part of the federal funding for efficient heating networks (BEW). Now it is time to wait - the commissioning of the study stands and falls with a positive funding commitment from the BAFA.

But what exactly should be examined in the study? The aim is to evaluate the technical feasibility and economic load capacity of a climate -friendly heat network. The project is based on findings from the integrated energetic district concept Mittelberg, which has set two suitable supply areas. Particular attention is paid to the Wilhelm Busch primary school and the Evangelical Lutheran daycare center St. Martin as the central "anchor customer". In the future, these two institutions that have so far been heated with natural gas will be provided via a renewable local heating network.

variety of funding opportunities

The feasibility study could not only contribute to planning the heating network, but also serve as a springboard for further funding. These funding is available as part of Bew. Interestingly, the funding program is structured by four assemblies, as can be read on bafa.de

The first module includes transformation plans and feasibility studies for heat supply projects that supply more than 16 buildings or 100 residential units. Up to 50% of the eligible costs can be requested as a non -repayable subsidy. The aim of these funding is to convert existing heat network systems into greenhouse gas -neutral systems by 2045.

a step towards sustainability

Germany has set itself ambitious goals: By 2045, net greenhouse gas neutrality is to be achieved, while the EU strives for this goal by 2050. The Funding database emphasizes that the federal funding for efficient heating networks (BEW) to promote greenhouse gas new should contribute. The EU requirements provide for the fact that at least 32% renewable energies will be used in gross energy consumption by 2030.

With the various modules of Bew, an attractive offer is created that supports both new buildings and the transformation of existing heating networks. The local heating network planned in Göttingen could not only make an important contribution to reducing CO2 emissions, but also serve as an example for other cities.

The way for the implementation of the feasibility study is planned by mid -2026. If everything goes well, the city of Göttingen is an important step into a more environmentally friendly future.