Venlo residents invited to shape the future of sustainable heating in their city
Venlo is taking a major step towards a gas-free future by 2050. Residents can now review and provide feedback on the draft Heat Plan, which outlines how homes will transition to sustainable heating methods like district heating networks or heat pumps.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Transition all buildings in Venlo to sustainable heating by 2050 |
| Review Period | March 24 to May 4, 2026 |
| Feedback Methods | Email or in-person appointments |
| Plan Availability | Online PDF or at Venlo city office (Hanzeplaats 1) |
| Legal Obligation | Municipality required to develop Heat Plan under national climate goals |
| Key Solutions | District heating networks, electric heat pumps |
| Next Steps | Implementation plans per district after finalizing the Heat Plan |
The municipality of Venlo is responsible for implementing national climate policies at the local level, ensuring that the transition to sustainable heating aligns with both national goals and the needs of its residents. This Heat Plan is a critical step in fulfilling that role and meeting the legal obligation to phase out natural gas by 2050.
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Draft Heat Plan for the Municipality of Venlo Available for Review
The Netherlands, and therefore the municipality of Venlo, must be free of natural gas by 2050. To achieve this goal, the municipality is legally required to develop a Heat Plan. A draft Heat Plan has therefore been prepared. This plan is now available for review, and you can provide feedback on it.
What is the Heat Plan?
The Heat Plan outlines how Venlo will transition to sustainable heating of buildings over the next ten years. The plan describes the broad outlines, strategic choices, and the most promising technical solutions. Developing this plan is a legal obligation. National goals and local ambitions have been translated into what works best for each district, such as a district heating network or an electric heat pump.
New homes will be built without natural gas from the outset. Existing homes will gradually switch to alternative heating methods. After the Heat Plan is finalized, the municipality will develop a clear implementation plan for each district. Residents, building owners, organizations, and other stakeholders will be actively involved in this process. The goal is for all homes to be free of natural gas and to emit no additional CO₂ by 2050.
You can view the Heat Plan
The draft Heat Plan is available for review for six weeks. You can view it from March 24 to May 4, 2026. During this period, anyone can provide feedback. Your questions and comments are officially referred to as 'views'.
Where to find the plan
- You can view the draft Heat Plan in two locations:• Via the website and click on PDF.• At the city office: Hanzeplaats 1 in Venlo. You can request a viewing copy at the information desk. Our website lists the opening hours.
How to provide feedback
You can send your views by email to [insert email address]. Include 'Views on the draft Heat Plan' in the subject line. Prefer to give your feedback in person? You can make an appointment via the same email address. A report of the conversation will be made.
What happens to your feedback?
All responses will be compiled in a Views Report. This document will include which responses were received and how the municipality responds to them. It will also state whether the Heat Plan has been adjusted based on feedback. Responses will be published anonymously. The definitive Heat Plan will then be adopted by the municipal executive.