In December 2009, Fernwärme Chur AG was founded by the Graubünden Cantonal Hospital (KSGR), the Municipal Association for Waste Disposal (GEVAG) and the IBC. The IBC is responsible for the operational management of Fernwärme Chur AG.
District heating as an energy source is generated in the waste incineration plant in Untervaz (GEVAG) and piped to Chur. The district heating system works like a huge central heating system, which supplies entire areas of the city of Chur with thermal energy. This can be used for hot water preparation and heating.