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Implementing the heating transition through strategic planning and technological excellence

Consultancy, planning and implementation of heat supply and infrastructure projects for municipal utilities, businesses, local authorities and regions

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Working together to shape security of supply and sustainability

Excellence & engineering expertise in the transformation of your heating supply

The heating transition must meet environmental, technical and economic requirements in equal measure. That is why we always take a holistic approach to heating projects. The focus is on security of supply, sustainability, efficiency and long-term cost-effectiveness.

Municipal heating planning provides the strategic framework. Successful implementation requires technical excellence, engineering expertise and collaborative partnership between all stakeholders.

DMT supports you in making your heating infrastructure fit for the future, integrating renewable energies and implementing the heating transition in a cost-effective, safe and sustainable manner.

Make investment and implementation decisions now!

The heating plan is in place. Now it’s time to put it into action.

In many local authorities and municipal utilities, the focus is currently shifting from strategic heating planning towards project development, engineering and implementation.

DMT supports local authorities and municipal utilities with strategic planning, technical implementation and infrastructure projects relating to the heating transition.

The heating transition is placing greater demands on:

  • heating infrastructure and heating networks
  • Integration of renewable heat sources
  • Investment and funding strategies
  • Security of supply
  • Permits and project coordination
  • Long-term, economically viable operating models

As part of the TÜV NORD GROUP, DMT supports local authorities and municipal utilities in the technical, economic and regulatory implementation of heat transition projects.

Dr Dirk Bergmann

“We provide a heating design concept that suits you and your specific circumstances.”

Dr Dirk Bergmann
DMT ENERGY ENGINEERS
Consultant, Industry & Renewables
+49 171 2703578

Our services

Find out how you can decarbonise your heating infrastructure and networks in a way that qualifies for funding

Our services for your heating projects

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Engineer concept

Data and stock analysis

We analyse the building structure, heat and energy consumption, existing heating networks and local conditionsThis provides a realistic picture of the current situation.

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Identification of renewable heat sources

We assess the potential of, amongst other things, geothermal energy and deep geothermal energy, industrial and commercial waste heat, environmental heat / large-scale heat pumps, biomass and solar thermal energy, as well as green district heating. All sources are evaluated from a technical, economic and regulatory perspective.

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Modelling future heating requirements

We are developing scenarios up to 2045 covering the status quo, optimised supply scenarios and climate-neutral target scenarios. These include CO₂ impacts, energy savings and investment requirements.

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Care options & vision

We compare different heat supply options, technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, security of supply, and climate impact and CO₂ reduction potential. The result is a strategic roadmap that clearly shows which options make sense for your local authority or municipal utility, both technically and economically.

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Supply Strategy & Action Plan

We define future district heating areas, technology options for each location, specific packages of measures, prioritised investment pathways, and analyses of economic viability and funding opportunities. The final report forms a district heating plan ready for decision-making, which can be seamlessly translated into implementation.

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Input for policymakers and the civil ser

We present all findings in the form of clear decision-making documents, tailored to the specific audience, for political decisions, supervisory boards, internal steering groups and grant applications.

From heating planning to the heating transition: implementation from a single source

We continue to support you even after the heat plan has been finalised – throughout the entire value chain of your heating transition:

  • Strategic advice & roadmap
  • Grant management
  • Approval processes
  • Basic & detailed engineering
  • Tendering, contract award and construction supervision
  • Commissioning & Monitoring
  • Establishing a resilient operation

You benefit from an end-to-end project chain – with seamlessly integrated interfaces, as well as a high level of strategic and technical expertise and impartial advice.

Heating planning – methodologically sound and technically robust

Why DMT?

  • Part of the TÜV NORD GROUP – impartial, independent, technically excellent
  • 360° expertise: heating design, engineering, grant applications, implementation
  • High-quality data and modelling, reliable results
  • Experience from municipal and industrial energy projects
  • Open to all technologies and economically focused
  • Practical strategies rather than theoretical analyses
Our heating expert to help with your enquiry

Technical expertise, regulatory experience and impartial advice

We can help you implement your heating projects on time and to a high professional standard. During an initial discussion, we will talk through your current tasks and objectives regarding the planning and implementation of the heating transition.

Funding opportunities, rights and obligations

Key programmes include the BEW – the federal funding scheme for efficient heating networks – as well as other regional and infrastructure funding schemes for heating networks, storage facilities, renewable heat sources and transformation projects.

Rising CO₂ costs, long project timelines, regulatory requirements and limited technical capacity are increasing the pressure on local authorities and municipal utilities to prepare projects at an early stage.

Local authorities establish the strategic and political framework for the heating transition at a local level. They prioritise measures, coordinate key stakeholders and lay the foundations for investment decisions, funding and a secure long-term heat supply.

Municipal utilities are often responsible for network upgrades, the integration of renewable heat sources, technical planning, and the subsequent operation and optimisation of the heating infrastructure.

Integrated Planning & Technical Expertise

Heat transition projects involve infrastructure, generation, storage, funding criteria, planning permission and operation all at the same time. Integrated planning reduces coordination issues and project risks.

The TÜV NORD GROUP combines technical expertise, regulatory experience and interdisciplinary engineering know-how gained from complex infrastructure and energy projects.