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Bremen relies on green heat: fossil fuels will soon be history!
Bremen is planning sustainable heat supply by 2045 with heat networks in order to reduce fossil fuels and reduce CO₂ emissions.
Bremen relies on green heat: fossil fuels will soon be history!
In Bremen, everything currently revolves around future heat supply. The city has unveiled an ambitious plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2045. How buten and within reported, over 36% of the heat demand in Bremen is to be covered by heating networks, especially district heating. Innovative heat sources stand out here: for example, river heat pumps on the Weser or the use of excess heat from sewage treatment plants and new types of geothermal energy projects could play a central role.
An exciting perspective opens up, especially for historic houses and buildings that cannot easily be connected to central heating networks. Around 25% of households and businesses are affected by this. While the municipal heat planning plan is not binding for providers or users, homeowners still have the freedom to find individual solutions, for example through the use of heat pumps. Oil and gas heating systems are increasingly being viewed as being phased out.
The possibilities of the heat transition
What's next? For many it is unclear when they can expect to be connected to the district heating network. Digital maps in the Bremen geoportal show which forms of heating are currently used and which will be possible in the future. In certain urban areas, a central heat supply does not make sense, which leaves owners with the task of finding their own solutions. Test areas are set up to monitor the development of heating networks and to actively involve citizens in heating planning.
Collaboration plays a crucial role in this process. – Ramboll emphasizes that municipalities and utility companies in Germany are increasingly developing timetables for the transition to renewable energies. The experience from Denmark, where over 65% of households are already supplied with district heating, shows how a resilient energy infrastructure can be created by integrating various renewable energy sources. The low flow temperatures of under 80 °C and return temperatures under 50 °C play a key role here.
Heat pumps and the need for decarbonization
Despite the many challenges, the use of heat pumps is becoming increasingly important. Loud Federal Environment Agency, it is estimated that the operation of buildings accounts for around 35% of final energy consumption and 30% of CO₂ emissions in Germany. Therefore, the switch to a sustainable, greenhouse gas-neutral heat supply is essential in order to achieve national climate goals. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimize risks in heat supply.
As part of this heat transition, it will be crucial to plan energy-efficient measures continuously and with foresight. Strategies such as energy-efficient renovations, the optimization of heating systems and the integration of digital solutions are important and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Political framework conditions should also encourage and support climate-friendly behavior.
Overall, Bremen is facing a challenging but at the same time exciting time in which the course is being set for a climate-friendly future. The responsibility lies not only with the authorities, but also with each individual citizen, who often just needs a little inspiration to make the right decisions about the energy future.