Local heating networks offer the possibility to jointly develop local renewable heat sources and to supply several buildings or even an entire district via them. Throughout Germany, but also in Berlin, there are already several initiatives that plan and build such local heating networks together.
\nA simpler and often faster, but from an energy point of view less efficient solution are air heat pumps for every home. In the latter case, too, it is worthwhile to proceed together: If the refurbishment of neighbouring homes and the procurement of air heat pumps are bundled, joint planning and larger orders can enable cost advantages.
\nIn both ways, the connection to the power grid can become a problem if the grid is not yet fit enough for the electrical heat supply, with many individual heat pumps increasing the problem.<\/p>\n
We discuss: Where does which approach fit, and what do neighborhoods need to turn initial ideas into concrete projects? What advice, support and organizational support are needed? And how does the state of Berlin have to coordinate heat planning, power grid expansion and local initiatives so that these approaches can develop in the test areas?<\/p>\n
With:<\/p>\n
Ilka Cu\u00dfmann<\/strong>, Head of Research Unit Transformation of Energy Systems at the Reiner Lemoine Institute \u2013 with a focus on electricity grids;
\nChristian K\u00fcttner<\/strong>, Executive Board of kliQ-Berlin eG, responsible for Technology and Finance as well as Head of the Competence Centre Energy;
\nDr. Burkhard Schulze Darup<\/strong>, architect and urban planner with a focus on energy-efficient renovation and climate-friendly heating of buildings.
\nModeration: Neelke Wagner (PowerShift)<\/strong> and Sandra Lust (BUND Berlin)<\/strong><\/p>\n