New district heating network in Stetten: start of construction and important information for residents!

New district heating network in Stetten: start of construction and important information for residents!

Lörrach, Deutschland - In Stetten, the first construction phase of a new and future-oriented district heating network, the Stetten-village heating network, is being started. The construction work, which started in June 2025, initially focus on connecting the heads in Schulstrasse and at the indoor pool. The city administration of Lörrach, which aims to complete the construction by Easter 2026, is responsible for the work. Lörrach.de reports.

Overall, the construction work is carried out in sections along Schulstraße, Goethestrasse, Gustav-Hugo-Straße, between the paths, Scheffelstraße and Stettengasse. Soon the affected residents can notice the changes, but should be prepared for temporary restrictions on access and parking. The construction management will inform all residents about the planned measures before the start of new sections. If you are not on site during this phase, you should proactively report to the construction management or name a representation. Sven Brennecke from the construction management is available for questions (S.Brennecke (at) ratioenergie.de).

heat supply in change

The importance of district heating has become more and more focus in recent years. According to the information from the DENA, the current state of district heating in Germany is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with a share of only 22 percent renewable energies in 2021. To achieve the climate goals and produce at least 50 percent climate -neutral heat by 2030, great efforts are necessary. The topic is explained in the context of a broader discussion about the heat transition in urban areas dena.de.

In order to implement the transformation goals, a total of 43.5 billion euros must be invested in district heating by 2030. These figures come from a current study, which shows an increase in investment needs by 10.6 billion euros compared to a previous analysis. Accordingly, around 3.4 billion euros are needed annually to make the necessary progress. VKU reports.

The next steps

In Stetten, citizens can look forward to modern heat supply, which continuously progresses through the various construction phases. The first section in Schulstrasse should be completed before mid -July, followed by further work until April 2026. These steps are not only an answer to the local demand for efficient heating energy, but also part of the overarching strategy for sustainable heat supply. If the project is successfully implemented, it could represent a model for the urgently needed transformation of heat supply in Germany.

The coming months will be crucial to achieve the ambitious goals for both the local and the national level. The city administration is in close contact with the residents and ensures that all those affected are informed in good time. It is all the more worth looking at developments in the area of ​​district heating, which are not only ecologically but also economically relevant.