Heat Planning: Development Bank Keeps Guarantee for Necessary - Thuringia’s €1.4 Billion Crisis: Towns Scramble to Fund Heat and Transport Upgrades
Thuringia's municipalities confront a €1.4 billion funding chasm for crucial upgrades between 2026 and 2028. Transport, fire safety, and renewable energy projects lead their investment lists, but securing loans remains a hurdle. Banks insist on risk safeguards before financing large-scale schemes, leaving local authorities in pursuit of state-backed solutions.
A recent Kommunalmonitor survey, with responses from 112 senior officials, exposed the magnitude of the issue. Only one municipality in Thuringia has finalized its heat transition plan, estimated to cost €40 million to implement. Meanwhile, all German municipalities must submit their heat transition strategies by June 2025 (for larger cities) or June 2028 (for smaller towns).
The drive for a state-backed guarantee persists as municipalities seek ways to fund their transition plans. With €1.4 billion in investments needed, local authorities depend on banks—and banks require assurances. Until a solution is found, critical upgrades for heating, transport, and safety may face setbacks.
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