Heat transition in Tamm: Local heating network ensures climate-friendly energy!

Heat transition in Tamm: Local heating network ensures climate-friendly energy!

In Tamm, a district of Stuttgart, the expansion of the heating network is about to make important progress. Mayor Martin Bernhard has announced the start of the third construction phase, which is part of a project comprising six phases. This measure aims to provide a broad and sustainable heating solution for citizens by 2027. The new construction phase covers a large area in the north of the old town, particularly around the school center. Here, two kilometers will be connected to the heating network, which will ultimately give 150 households the opportunity to be supplied with local heat reports the Bietigheimer Zeitung.

The energy mix for future heat supply will include renewable heat generators, including heat pumps, an air-and-water heat pump on the roof of the new fire station, as well as geo- and solar thermal energy. The biogas plant in Markgröningen and a temporary heating center on Bissinger Straße, which runs on wood chips, are currently used to supply heat. 70 percent of Tammers have already decided to connect to the local heating network, while 40 percent plan to actually use it supplements the official website of the city of Tamm.

Response to rising energy prices

The expansion of the heating network comes at a critical time, as energy costs for electricity and gas have been rising continuously since 2021, particularly as a result of the war in Ukraine. This means consumers will be hit with high bills this year. The city of Tamm is reacting proactively to this situation by accelerating the expansion of the heating network. In the future, all citizens south and west of the railway should also be connected to the heating network. One goal of this project is to ensure a price-stable and climate-neutral heat supply states the Federal Environment Agency.

In order to comply with legal requirements, new heating systems will require the use of at least 65 percent renewable energy from 2024. These requirements should also be implemented in Tamm. Mayor Bernhard describes the fundamental decision to build the heating network as forward-looking. The high demand for connection options encourages the city in its plan, even if the expansion only takes place on streets with sufficient demand.

Importance of the heat transition

The heating transition is a crucial measure to reduce CO₂ emissions in Germany and especially in households, where the operation of buildings accounts for around 30 percent of total emissions. Innovative solutions, such as energy-saving renovations and optimized heating systems, play a central role. The goal is a sustainable, climate-neutral heat supply the Federal Environment Agency continues.

The city of Tamm is therefore focusing on expanding the heating network as one of several steps in the right direction. Citizens also have the opportunity to find out about the expected date of their connection through the published expansion plans. Tamm is thus setting an example for other communities of how a climate-friendly and at the same time economical energy supply can be achieved.