Zernike Campus goes gas free: sustainable heating explained in a short animation

Together with WarmteStad, we are warming up to a natural gas-free Groningen. That is why we are joining forces: several University of Groningen buildings on the Zernike Campus will be connected to WarmteStad's public heating network.

With this step, the University of Groningen will save a considerable amount of CO₂ each year — comparable to the gas consumption of around 1,300 households in Groningen.

WarmteStad, founded by the municipality of Groningen and Waterbedrijf Groningen, supplies sustainable heating and hot water to buildings. This heat comes from the local area, from sustainable sources such as the sun, water, air and residual heat from data centres. This is good for you, the climate and everyone who lives, studies or works in the city.

Curious about how this works and what else we are doing to make Groningen natural gas free? Watch the video below!

Discover the power of heat during Zpannend Zernike

Want to see how this works with your own eyes? Then come to the WarmteCentrale in Groningen on Sunday 5 October and see for yourself how WarmteStad keeps homes and buildings warm in a sustainable way. Immerse yourself in the world of pipes, heat and powerful machines.

Discover how heat from the sun and data is transferred to your home and the buildings of the University of Groningen.