ENERGY DIRECTLY FROM PRAGUE
An astonishing 70% of Prague’s CO₂ emissions are linked to burning coal and gas for electricity, heating and hot water. This has long-term impacts not only on the climate and our health. It also directly affects the city, which pays energy bills for around 7,600 buildings managed by Prague and its organisations. And when the price of coal, gas and electricity rises, it can make a real dent in the city budget. That’s why we’ve made a clear commitment: by 2030, Prague will stop purchasing electricity and heat generated from coal.
HOW ARE WE MODERNISING ENERGY IN PRAGUE?
Roofs as power plants
62 new photovoltaic installations now cover the roofs of schools, care homes and apartment buildings through the Prague Renewable Energy Centre.
From roof to socket
Schools, offices and even Prague Zoo share the clean electricity they generate, thus making substantial savings.
Biomethane from wastewater
A new specialised unit at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant produces high-quality biomethane from sludge and biogas, fully replacing natural gas.
A treatment plant that heats the city
In the future, heat pumps at the plant will provide clean and affordable heat to almost half of the households connected to district heating.
Waste that heats and powers homes
Energy from waste already supplies heat to tens of thousands of Prague households.
A question for children
How many solar panels have you spotted on rooftops in Prague? Starting today, try to keep an eye out for them. They turn sunlight into electricity.