West Maas en Waal First Feasibility Study on a District Heating Network
In July 2025, the municipality West Maas en Waal Beneden-Leeuwen a feasibility study Beneden-Leeuwen a district heating network in Beneden-Leeuwen . The study is part of the municipality’s goal to become natural gas-free by 2050 at the latest.
This month Beneden-Leeuwen the municipality West Maas en Waal Beneden-Leeuwen a feasibility study Beneden-Leeuwen a district heating network Beneden-Leeuwen a neighborhood in Beneden-Leeuwen . It is the first neighborhood in the municipality where researchers will investigate whether a district heating network is a suitable and affordable way to heat homes sustainably, without natural gas.
The study is part of the municipality’s goal to become natural gas-free by 2050 at the latest. “We want to work with residents and partners to find alternatives that are suitable for the neighborhood,” says Marieke van den Boom, Alderman . “We see a district heating network as a potentially good alternative to natural gas in this neighborhood. But first, we’re going to thoroughly investigate whether it’s technically and financially feasible.”
Not a decision, but an exploratory study
The municipality emphasizes that this is a preliminary study. No decision has yet been made regarding the construction of a district heating network. The study will assess the possibilities and costs in Map. The impact on the neighborhood will also be examined.
Talking with residents
The municipality believes it is important to keep residents well-informed and involved in this process. Residents of this neighborhood have already been informed about this feasibility study. Municipal staff will soon be visiting the neighborhood to answer questions. They will also be stopping by a number of homes to speak with residents. In addition, residents can share their opinions and concerns through a questionnaire.
The rest of the municipality will follow later
“We’re taking it step by step to find alternatives to natural gas in our villages,” said Marieke van den Boom. “These are processes that take a long time. Of course, we’re involving the residents in this.”
For more information, visit the website
Residents can find more information about the district heating network, the study, and how they can contribute their ideas at westmaasenwaal.nl/warmtenet.