Launch of sustainable energy network in Urdorf
Construction of the Urdorf energy network has begun with the ground-breaking ceremony. It utilises wood and waste heat from waste recycling as energy sources. In collaboration with Energie360°, 150 buildings will be supplied with CO2-free thermal energy from autumn 2026. An information event will be held on 10 November 2025.
The official ground-breaking ceremony in the municipality of Urdorf marked the start of construction of the Urdorf energy network. In collaboration with Energie360°, it will supply up to 150 properties belonging to private individuals and municipal facilities with regional thermal energy for heating and hot water from autumn 2026, according to the energy supplier.
To this end, an energy solution will be implemented that utilises heating energy from wood chips and waste heat from the Dietikon waste incineration plant. According to Energie360°, the climate-friendly heating strategy reduces dependence on fossil fuels and price fluctuations. Around 4000 tonnes of CO2 can be saved in Urdorf every year.
More than 1500 households could benefit from the connection, it says. By taking the step towards a sustainable energy supply, the municipality is fulfilling a “role model function in the area of energy and the environment”, according to municipal president Sandra Rottensteiner.
The network is a relevant component of regional energy planning on the way to becoming a climate-neutral municipality. Urdorf wants to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Heat from wood chips and waste incineration plants is seen as a climate-friendly, regional alternative to heat from fossil fuels.
Energie360° is organising an information event for citizens. On Monday, 10 November 2025 from 6 pm, interested parties can learn about the current status of the Urdorf energy network and find out how they can connect to the property. This information evening will take place in the Embrisaal (Im Embi 8) in Urdorf.