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Unser Masterplan Energie Chur 2040
For a sustainable shaping of our living space
The challenges of climate change and the implementation of a climate-friendly energy policy require active action. The city of Chur has therefore developed the “Energy and Climate Master Plan”, which is to be implemented by 2050.
The plan in detail
The “Energy and Climate Master Plan” is divided into four sub-plans that deal with the areas of energy, mobility, spatial planning and the environment.
The aim of the plan is for the city of Chur to achieve the net zero target by 2050.
In the area of energy, Chur is to become a climate-neutral city by 2040. To this end, the expansion of renewable energies is being promoted and energy consumption is being reduced. The latter is to be achieved, among other things, through energy-efficient renovations of the city of Chur’s public buildings. New buildings are also to be built to high energy standards.
In order to achieve the net zero target in energy supply, the energy master plan is being updated. This includes both renewable and CO₂-free electricity supply as well as climate-friendly solutions in the areas of heating and cooling.
The Plan in Detail
The "Energy and Climate Master Plan" is divided into four sub-plans that deal with the areas of energy, mobility, spatial planning and the environment. The aim of the plan is for the city of Chur to achieve the net zero target by 2050. In the area of energy, Chur is to become a climate-neutral city by 2040. To this end, the expansion of renewable energies is being promoted and energy consumption is being reduced. The latter is to be achieved, among other things, through energy-efficient renovations of the city of Chur's public buildings. New buildings are also to be built to high energy standards. In order to achieve the net zero target in energy supply, the energy master plan is being updated. This includes both renewable and CO₂-free electricity supply as well as climate-friendly solutions in the areas of heating and cooling.
The master plan consists of various sub-plans that deal with the areas of energy, mobility, spatial planning and the environment. In the energy sector, Chur should become a climate-neutral city by 2040 by promoting the expansion of renewable energies and reducing energy consumption. To this end, among other things, the city's public buildings are to be renovated to make them more energy efficient and new buildings are to be built according to high energy standards.
In the area of mobility, the proportion of public transport and bicycle traffic should be increased in order to reduce private transport. For this purpose, new cycle paths and the expansion of the public transport network are to be planned, among other things.
In the area of spatial planning, urban development should be made sustainable by promoting the densification of existing settlement areas. At the same time, open spaces and green areas should be protected and expanded.
In the area of environment, measures should be taken to promote biodiversity in the city and support climate protection. To this end, green spaces and biotopes should, among other things, be protected and new ones created.
IBC's role
IBC contributes activel to the implementation of the Masterplan Energie Chur 2040. The most important points we have summarised here for you.
Expansion of heating and anergy networks
The overarching “Energy and Climate Master Plan” is intended to ensure that Chur remains a livable and sustainable city in the future.
The transformation of Chur’s heat supply plays a central role in achieving the net zero target. The fossil natural gas and oil heating systems, which currently supply around 80 percent of households, are to be replaced with renewable heating systems.
With the implementation of the “Energy Master Plan Chur 2040”, the city of Chur has defined the corresponding strategy, which specifically promotes the expansion of CO₂-free grid-based heat supply. The IBC aims to use the heat and anergy network to cover around 60 percent of Chur’s heat requirements with CO₂-free, renewable energy by 2040.
Availability check
The map here shows an overview of the city of Chur, showing the buildings for which a connection to heat or anergy networks is planned, and which are already connected to the networks.
In the coming years, the heat and anergy network will be continuously expanded and the gas network reduced accordingly. With our availability check, you will always know when the connection of your property to our heat or anergy network is planned, and how long the gas supply will be maintained.
Gradual reduction in gas grid operation
Heating in Chur is to be provided 100% by renewable energies by 2040. At the same time, gas from renewable sources is limited and expensive, which is why it is to be used for process gas applications without a suitable renewable alternative and to cover the peak load of the heating networks. In order to keep the costs of operating the gas network within a suitable range, the operation and renewal of large parts of the gas network will be phased out. In zones with heating network expansion, the gas network is to be decommissioned or dismantled directly with the expansion of the heating network. You can check the planned year for the discontinuation of the gas supply at any time in the availability check. The map on the right shows an overview of the current planning status for Chur, which gas lines will be decommissioned.
This corresponds to the current planning status and remains non-binding. Despite careful checking, plots and buildings may be listed incorrectly. If you have any comments, please contact us.