Making efficient use of district heating from Stadtwerke …

Warmth for your comfort

When it comes to heating your home and supplying hot water, SWK district heating is literally right on your doorstep. Make the most of this convenient heating solution. Choose a cost-effective and reliable option.

We’re here to support you with our comprehensive service and deliver district heating directly to your home in the connected areas. See the significant benefits for yourself.

Send a mains connection enquiry

A woman relaxing on the sofa with a cup in her hand by a large window, bathed in autumnal light and with a view of the countryside – a moment of tranquillity at home.

All the benefits at a glance

No burners required in the house

No need to store fuel

Simple heating system maintenance without a chimney sweep

What is district heating?

The SWK combined heat and power plant generates electricity and district heating at the same time. This is known as combined heat and power (CHP).

In our gas turbine power station, a mixture of natural gas and air is combusted (combined cycle process). The resulting combustion gases drive turbines that power generators to produce electricity. We channel the flue gases, with their high residual energy, through a waste heat boiler, where steam and hot water are generated. The resulting steam drives another turbine, thereby generating additional electricity. Finally, the expanded steam is used via a heat exchanger to heat water for the district heating supply.

Schematische Darstellung der SWK Fernwärme mit KWK-Anlage, Turbine, Wärmetauscher, Vorlauf- und Rücklaufleitungen zum Heizen und Warmwasser.

This is how we deliver cosy warmth straight to your home and also heat your hot water. This process enables us to achieve a high efficiency of 90 per cent.

Connected heat storage systems also enable us to reduce electricity generation when a lot of electricity is being generated from wind and solar power. We then use the heat from the storage systems to supply our customers with heating and hot water.

SWK District Heating Garant

Prices as at 1 January 2026	Net	Gross (19% VAT)
Unit price	11.61 ct/kWh*	13.82 ct/kWh
Standing charge	€40.51/kW/year	€48.20/kW/year
Charging rate	from 90.52 € per year per meter	from 107.72 € per year per meter

Note: The prices quoted may contain rounding discrepancies.

*Including licence fee

Following a resolution by the City Council on 26 June 2017, the City of Kaiserslautern has introduced a licence fee for the use of public roads for district heating supply. This fee is independent of the applicable district heating prices and has been charged to customers at a rate of 0.06 cents per kilowatt-hour for the amount of heat they consume since 1 October 2017. Value added tax at the applicable rate must be added to the licence fee.

Irrespective of the heat supply, an annual charge applies for the meter(s).

Are you an existing customer prior to 1 January 2026 and heating under the old ‘Lautrer Wärme’ or ‘Lautrer Behaglichkeit’ tariff?

Go to the price tables for Lautrer Wärme and Lautrer Behaglichkeit

Our heating options for you

Can you use district heating?

SWK District Heating Connection

Would you like to use district heating, but don’t yet have the necessary connection to your property? No problem. We’d be happy to set up your connection to the district heating network.

Send a mains connection enquiry