Hanau city organizes the inaugural Heat Pump Theme Day on September 13th

September 13, 2025, marks the Heat Pump Day, an event dedicated to the transition towards renewable energy in buildings, as part of the "Stadtwandel.naturlich" action weeks. This two-week series, running from September 12 to 26, focuses on topics such as social justice, climate protection, and sustainable change.

The Heat Pump Day, taking place at the Schloßgartensaal (Mensa) of the Karl-Rehbein-Schule in Hanau, is a free and barrier-free event. The day will feature a lecture by Engineer Sebastian Valouch from Engineers for Future on "Heat Pumps in Existing Buildings - Planning and Practice."

The event is also part of the "Energy Transition at Home" series, offering more insights into this crucial topic. For additional information about the series, please visit Event Series 'Energy Transition at Home'.

A workshop on "Checking Heat Pump Offers" is also scheduled for the day.

As of the provided search results, the speaker for the lecture on September 13, 2025, is not available.

It's important to note that from July 1, 2026, a new legal framework, the 65 Percent Rule, will apply to newly installed heating systems in Hanau, including existing buildings. This rule requires at least 65 percent renewable energies or unavoidable waste heat.

By 2029, heating systems in Hanau that do not meet this requirement must be decarbonized, although there is no obligation to exchange existing heating systems.

Registration is required for participation in the Heat Pump Day. Interested individuals can register via the vhs Hanau or by email at [email protected]. For press-related inquiries, please contact Julia Oppenländer at [email protected].

More information about the "Stadtwandel.naturlich" action weeks can be found at Action Weeks: Stadtwandel.naturlich.