According to the EIB, the project will support part of the promoter's multi-annual investment programme in electricity distribution and district heating networks, as well as heat generation, over a five-year period (2026-2030).
The electricity network component includes the refurbishment and extension of existing low-, medium- and high-voltage infrastructure to improve safety, reliability and quality of service, replace obsolete equipment, and enable the connection of new system users.
The district heating component entails the construction of new heat generation capacities (gas-fired), as well as the renovation and extension of the network through the refurbishment of existing infrastructure and the construction of new pipelines, substations and client connections, improving operations and ensuring security of supply.

The electricity distribution investments will expand the network and prepare it for decentralised input from renewable energy sources.
The heat generation investments are expected to include high-efficiency combined heat and power plants, replacing heat currently supplied from a lignite power plant.
District heating network investments will improve operations and enable the connection of new users.

Investment information not provided at the time of disclosure.

As stated by Bloomberg, Stadtwerke Aachen AG provides utility services. The Company offers generation and distribution of electricity, natural gas, heat, and water. Stadtwerke Aachen focuses on technical services including construction and expansion of facilities, consultancy, and maintenance of facilities. Stadtwerke Aachen serves customers in Germany.

Regionetz GmbH operates in the energy and utilities sector as a network operator. The Company focuses on infrastructure modernization and construction projects, network connection and metering services, and the operation and maintenance of electricity, gas, water, and heat networks. Regionetz GmbH serves private customers, business customers, and municipalities throughout Germany.

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