The water traffic light is green again! But we still need to use water wisely.
SWK’s water traffic light provides early information on the status of the drinking water supply. It will be switched back to green on July 8, 2026! Water withdrawal, which had temporarily reached annual peak levels of over 30,000 m³ per day, has now dropped back to around 25,000 m³ per day.
Your SWKcard—have fun and save big!
As an SWK customer, take advantage of the free SWKcard to enjoy a wide range of attractive offers and attractions. The free Family Day at monte mare and free games for the whole family at Planet Bowling are just two of the many vacation highlights among a wide variety of leisure activities. Make the most of your SWKcard. It’s worth it!
Conserving Water Resources
June 2026 is exceptionally hot and dry. Several consecutive days with temperatures reaching 35–40 degrees have resulted in the longest and most intense heat wave ever recorded in June. Please be sure to use water sparingly—we’ve got some valuable tips for you.
Beware of misleading letters regarding the replacement of electricity meters!
Private meter operators are currently sending out letters recommending the replacement of electricity meters. Please do not let these official-looking letters pressure you into making a decision!Federal funding program: Up to €2,000 subsidy per new e-charging parking space
The Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) has been promoting the expansion of charging infrastructure in multi-party buildings since April 15, 2026. It is supporting the purchase and installation of non-public systems. The aim is to accelerate electromobility. Charging facilities should be available where people live. SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern is supporting the implementation as the Palatinate's local energy partner.Municipal heat planning – 15th Lautr Energy Forum
On March 19, 2026, the SWK Energy Forum took place for the fifteenth time at Kammgarn Kaiserslautern. The event for citizens focused on municipal heating planning. Can we make Kaiserslautern climate-neutral by 2040? What can SWK and the city do to make the energy transition a success?
The Iran conflict and the energy supply in the Palatinate
Energy supplies from the Arab world are influencing the global energy market. The Iran war and its effects in the Middle East also affect us. We are currently noticing this particularly in the rise in petrol prices. How is the Iran crisis affecting energy prices and security of supply in the Kaiserslautern region?
Seismic measurements for geothermal energy in the region completed
The vibro-trucks have been on the road in Kaiserslautern and the surrounding area since November 13, 2025. After almost four weeks, we were able to complete the measurements on December 9, 2025. The small orange-grey plastic cubes (geophones) that were distributed everywhere have already been collected again.Seismic measurements for geothermal energy in the region completed
The vibro-trucks have been on the road in Kaiserslautern and the surrounding area since November 13, 2025. After almost four weeks, we were able to complete the measurements on December 9, 2025. The small orange-grey plastic cubes (geophones), which were distributed everywhere, have already been collected again.
Donations instead of gifts: In the spirit of community.
Christmas is the time when we pause, come together and reflect on what really matters. It's not the big parcels or shiny bows that make the festive season special - it's the feeling of doing something good together.
Gerry Ehrmann builds on PV from SWK and damm-solar
Gerry Ehrmann has cult status at 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He is the talent forger for goalkeepers in German soccer. And he relies on the SWK-Solar lease model. Because, for once, he wants to put his feet up, not worry about anything and let the others do it.
