Jena, September 30, 2026 – With the opening of the new Energy and Heat Competence Center (EWK), the city on the Saale now has a central point of contact for all questions regarding the energy transition. The joint pilot project of the Klimaschutzagentur Jena and the Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck aims to connect citizens, tradespeople, and planners by the end of 2027.
- What: Opening of the Energy and Heat Competence Center (EWK)
- Where: Trafo-Box 3 on the grounds of the Imaginata Jena
- Duration: Pilot project until the end of 2027
- Target groups: Citizens, companies, craft businesses, and specialist planners
The competence center in Trafo-Box 3 serves as a location for information and consultation. Interested parties can find exhibits on-site, such as heat pumps, pellet heating systems, and insulation materials, to gain practical insight into modern technologies. The goal is to provide answers to individual questions regarding heating replacement, energy-efficient renovation, and current funding opportunities.
Practical added value and consulting services
The facility focuses on providing practical support to the public. In addition to individual consultations, the center offers a platform for training, specialist events, and cross-industry exchange between the skilled trades, energy consulting, and consumers.
The Energy and Heat Competence Center Jena thus addresses key requirements of the municipal Climate Action Plan, which aims to advance climate neutrality through concrete local education, qualification, and consulting services.
Upcoming events in autumn
The opening is accompanied by a varied program featuring information evenings for building owners:
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM: Information evening “Heating replacement – Which one is right for my house?” (Overview of heating technologies and funding programs)
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 7:00 PM: Event “Energy-efficient renovation” (Focus on renovation measures for roofs, facades, windows, and basements)
Further details and the continuously updated program are available directly via the website of the Klimaschutzagentur Jena.
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Background: The Climate Action Plan of the City of Jena
The municipal Climate Action Plan forms the strategic framework for Jena’s path to climate neutrality. The newly created competence center translates this framework into tangible measures by bundling the sectors of energy, heat, and building renovation, providing low-threshold access to expert knowledge.
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Energy and Heat Competence Center Jena opened: New place for advice, knowledge, and exchange
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