The municipality of Schwalmtal is laying the foundation for a climate-friendly and economically sustainable heat supply through its municipal heating plan. Since 2024, NEW AG has been developing this plan in collaboration with the municipality and the Fraunhofer Center for Digital Energy (Fraunhofer FIT and IAEW of RWTH Aachen University).

On March 25, 2025, the preliminary results were presented during a special session of the Committee for Environment, Climate, and Sustainability and submitted for political consultation. Following approval by the political body, the draft heating plan will be made available for public review from April 7 to May 12, 2025. During this period, residents will have the opportunity to submit comments.

In addition, a public information event will take place on April 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the "Großer Bürgersaal" (Main Civic Hall) of the municipality.

The municipal heating plan aims to establish a solid planning foundation, support the use of regulatory instruments, serve as a basis for discussions on the optimal transformation path of the local heating market, and enable the development of customized municipal heating strategies.