Category: The region and us

  • Bachlauf im Pfälzer Wald, klares Wassr fließt in einem niedrigen BAchlauf bei schönem Wetter durch den Sommerwald.

    The water traffic light is still green in February 2026

    SWK's water traffic light provides early information on the status of the drinking water supply. It is still green at the beginning of the new year. An important criterion for the water traffic light is the level of the Lauterspring spring, which we constantly monitor.
  • Vibro-Trucks mit ausgefahrener Vibrationsplattform stehen auf einem Feldweg am Waldrand, Aufdruck auf den Trucks: DMT

    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.
  • Vibro-Trucks mit ausgefahrener Vibrationsplattform stehen auf einem Feldweg am Waldrand, Aufdruck auf den Trucks: DMT

    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.
  • Die Kammgarn und SWK Wissenschaft-Show

    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.
  • Werbemotiv der SWK, das eine Familie, bestehend aus Vater, Mutter und Tochter zeigt.Dir drei Personen stehen vor einem festlich leichtenden Weihnachtsbaum am Eingangsbereich der Gartenschau kaiserslautern und halten einen leuchtenden Stern in Händen. Übrschrift des Plakats ist "LAUTER LIEBE".

    Merry Christmas with LAUTER LOVE

    December sees the launch of the new image campaign of SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern under the motto LAUTER LIEBE. The Christmas motif marks the start of a whole series that will take up many topics from the region and around SWK in the coming months.
  • Gruppenbild des Wilde Hilde Laufs 2025

    “Wild Hilde run of lights” in Kaiserslautern

    Cohesion, consideration, participation and cross-age interaction are keywords that describe the "Wilde-Hilde-Lichterlauf". The initiative of a lively elderly lady and her granddaughter is exemplary and brings people in the region together.
  • Spezieller Lastkraftwagen mit Führerhaus und einer Plattform, unter welcher eine Rüttelplatte angebracht ist, die sich auf den Boden absenken lässt.

    Start of geothermal measurements in November

    With the "Pfälzer Wärme powered by SWK" project, we are investigating the geothermal potential beneath Kaiserslautern. Seismic measurements are due to start in November. Following the detailed information provided at the Energy Forum, the Vibro-Truck was available in July and October to be touched and put into action - vibration included.
  • Der SWK-Kunde, steht in seinem sommerlichen Garten. Im Hintergrund ist das Dach des Eigenheims mit einer Photovoltaik-Anlage zu sehen.

    Convinced by SWK-Solar: recommendations from our customers in the video

    What were the decisive arguments for leasing the PV system? Why are the proximity and accessibility of SWK so important? Our customers simply tell you all this themselves in short videos.
  • District heating station at the Fritz Walter stadium with full-surface graffiti. The graffiti shows the SWK heating tanks on Karcherstraße (3 towers), the logo of ! FC Kaiserslautern logo and the outside view of the east stand.

    SWK district heating for 1.FC Kaiserslautern

    That's what we call a successful double pass between SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern Versorgungs-AG, WVE GmbH and FCK. Together, we will ensure that the heating at the Betze runs reliably and in an environmentally friendly manner in the future.
  • Das BIld zeigt eine Zeichnung von drei Verkehrsampeln nebeneinander, welche die Wasserampel symbolisieren. Eine zeigt, grün, eine zeigt gelb, eine zeigt rot. An jeder der Ampeln sitzt das SWK-Maskottchen Lemi , ein Lemur und hält ein Schild in der Hand, das einen Wassertropfen zeigt. Bei der grünen Ampel lächelt er, das Schild zeigt einen Haken. Bei der gelben Ampel hat er einen neutralen Ausdruck. Das Schild ist neutral. Bei der roten Ampel hat er ein besorgtes Gesicht. Das Schild zeigt ein Ausrufezeichen für "Achtung".

    The water traffic light is currently green – conscious use of resources

    The consequences of climate change are also being felt here in the Palatinate. We need to monitor water supplies in the region. One important measure in this regard is the new water traffic light, which is currently green. Please support us in using water carefully.