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Arvid Blume newly elected to the LDEW Board of Directors

Dr. Arvid Blume, CEO of SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern Versorgungs-AG, was newly elected to the Executive Board of the Landesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz e. V. (LDEW) by the general meeting.

At the start of summer in June, the water light stays green!

SWK’s water traffic light provides early information on the status of the drinking water supply. It is still green as of June 1. An important criterion for the water traffic light is the level of the Lauterspring spring, which we constantly monitor.

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.

The science series continues!

The science series “Kammgarn + SWK x Science” enters its second year with the Science Slam on February 11, 2026. Kammgarn Kaiserslautern and SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern already presented fascinating live experiments, unusual lectures and new entertaining formats in 2025.

Charging stations Südwest expands e-charging network in the city and region

Charging points for charging electric vehicles are important for the energy transition. Drivers of electric cars want to be able to “refuel” on the go. Ladestationen Südwest is driving this development forward. SWK has been part of this cooperation since the beginning of the year.

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.