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.
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.
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?
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.
Classification of heat supply 2025
for the Kaiserslautern district heating network in accordance with Section 5 of the FFVAV
- 81 %Erdgas (aus KWK)
- 14 %Biomasse (aus KWK)
- 5 %Heizöl (aus KWK)
CO₂ emissions: 191 g/kWh
Total energy loss in the grid: 41,015 MWh (14.50 per cent)
Help, documents and further links
Downloads
Preisblatt SWK Fernwärme Garant – gültig ab 01.01.2026
Energetische Bewertung Fernwärmenetz - Primärenergiefaktor
Energetische Bewertung Fernwärmenetz - Anteil erneuerbare Energien
Formular Leistungsanpassung.pdf
FAQ – Answers to the most frequently asked questions
Yes, you’ll find a suitable sample invoice on our helpdesk.
On our helpdesk, you will find an information video on the price adjustment formulas in district heating contracts.
In our explanatory video on district heating substations, we explain which components of the substation fall within the remit of the municipal utilities and at what point responsibility passes to the property owner or operator.
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