Infrastructure means public services
From the energy that flows through the city via power lines, from water management to reliable transportation systems – our investments in utilities and waste management create a strong public infrastructure that forms the foundation of our Hanseatic city. Today and in the future.
Well connected, well supplied.
Tens of thousands of kilometers of electricity, gas, and district heating pipes, plus water systems, fiber optic networks, transport facilities, street and tunnel lighting, and even charging stations for electric cars—this is the Hanseatic city's supply network. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, we have stakes in municipal companies in the energy and water sectors. Our investments secure the public infrastructure and actively develop it further. This ensures that Hamburg will remain the livable city it is today, well into the future.
Investments & impact
Public services are at the heart of HGV's operations. Our investments in public infrastructure ensure that everything needed for living and working in the Hanseatic city functions smoothly. We reliably supply Hamburg's citizens with water, heat, electricity, and gas. We illuminate the streets and create sports and leisure opportunities for young and old through modern swimming pools.
But we're not just thinking about today. We're developing Hamburg's infrastructure and guiding it into the future. This includes expanding the grid for more solar and wind energy, modern fiber optic networks throughout the city, green district heating, a modern water supply, and intelligent traffic systems and sustainable lighting on our streets.
Clean energy for Hamburg
Hamburg aims to be CO2-neutral by 2040. Hamburg's energy companies and energy networks are actively driving the expansion of renewable energies and expanding the electricity grid. By 2030, the city plans to generate around 800 gigawatt-hours of green electricity annually. They are also paving the way for green hydrogen supply for industry.
Keeping the city warm
Heating requires a lot of energy and produces a lot of CO₂. Heat supply holds enormous potential for climate protection. By 2030, Hamburg's energy company aims to generate district heating without coal. By 2040, the heating network is to be completely climate-neutral. To achieve this, the companies are harnessing waste heat from rivers, industry, and waste incineration for energy production.
