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Jena, July 3, 2026 – Comprehensive renovation work at the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is proceeding according to schedule. Following the official start of construction in June, key milestones in gutting and demolition have already been achieved.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Kristin Weiß will remain Managing Director of Stadtwerke Jena Netze for another five years, ensuring the long-term strategic implementation of the regional energy transition.
A damaged medium-voltage cable caused a large-scale power outage in the Jena-Ost district on Monday afternoon, affecting over 500 households.
The nationwide heating reform is showing concrete local impacts in Jena. As homeowners hesitate to commit to district heating, Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck is re-evaluating the economic viability of planned expansion areas.
Due to urgent repairs on a central district heating main, thousands of residents in Jena must prepare for restrictions. Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck will interrupt the heat and hot water supply for approximately 8,800 households starting next Tuesday evening.
Jena, June 22, 2026 – Stadtwerke Jena have officially clarified that the Jenaer Bäder are open to all groups of people without restriction. With this clear positioning, the operators are responding to recent discussions and underlining their consistent commitment to inclusion.
On June 30, 2026, the Jenaer Ostbad will be transformed into the realm of the sea god Neptune. Families can expect a day full of water games, fun, and the traditional Neptune baptism.
Jena, 13.06.2026 – Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck are launching a cross-media anniversary campaign today, Saturday, across the city area, the web, and social media channels. Under the motto “Moments that electrified us,” the energy provider commemorates the beginning of the electrical age in Jena 125 years ago and links key historical moments with modern urban development.
A milestone for the local energy transition: Stadtwerke Jena have officially received regulatory permission to investigate the region’s deep soil for its geothermal potential.
Jena, 03.05.2026. Stadtwerke Jena is highlighting the transformation of urban energy supply with the information exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”. As part of the “Reallabor” project, the show sheds light on current challenges and technical solutions for a climate-friendly future in the Lichtstadt.