German cities face deadline for municipal heating plans as clean energy transition varies widely
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Carolina Kyllmann
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German cities are required to submit municipal heating plans by the end of the month, detailing pathways to climate-neutral heating by 2045. The plans outline technology options for households and businesses as Germany transitions away from fossil fuel-based heating. However, a researcher notes that the depth and quality of these plans vary widely across municipalities, with some cities like Mannheim pioneering the phase-out of gas grids while others lag behind.
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bskyGerman cities face deadline for municipal heating plans as clean energy transition varies widelycleanenergywire.orgKey quotes
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The plans outline pathways to climate-neutral heating by 2045 – including where district heating networks will be expanded or built.
Construction of a district heating network in Mannheim, Germany's pioneering city phasing out its gas grid.
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