Municipalities in Saxony Are Investing Millions in the Energy Transition

Saxony is expanding its use of climate-friendly energy sources. According to the Saxon Ministry of Climate Protection, about half of the municipalities have developed a heating plan or have begun planning one.

According to the report, the Lusatia region in particular is making good progress. For example, the Weißwasser municipal utility is receiving nearly 13 million euros to build a 10-megawatt air-source heat pump, while the Hoyerswerda utility is receiving more than 16 million euros in funding. In addition, according to the ministry, the Niesky municipal utility will receive more than six million euros, while the Radeberg heating utility near Dresden will receive just under ten million euros.

Municipalities must develop a heating plan by 2028 at the latest

Through investments in “regions undergoing structural change,” the goal is to create “modern infrastructure, regional contracts, and future-proof jobs,” Minister Dirk Panter (SPD) was quoted as saying in a press release.

According to federal guidelines, municipalities must develop heating plans. This applies to municipalities with more than 100,000 residents by June 30, 2026, and to municipalities with 100,000 residents or fewer by June 30, 2028.