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Vienna aims to cut reliance on Russian gas with $21 billion push for heat pumps and geothermal energy

By District Energy posted 02-10-2025 13:27

  

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Austria's capital is investing $21 billion in energy efficiency projects to end its dependence on natural gas imports from Russia. Instead, heat pumps, geothermal energy and other local supply systems are being expanded to heat Viennese households and institutions.

Vienna is doubling down on district heating, aiming to expand its network to cover 400,000 households—making it one of the largest in Europe. Right now, the city’s biggest heat source is a waste incineration plant designed by the renowned architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, which provides heating for 200,000 homes.

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