Implementing geothermal energy in Utrecht in a way that is valuable to the area and its stakeholders.

Geothermal energy can play an important role in making the heat supply in Utrecht more sustainable. A clean form of energy with relatively little spatial impact and a predictable supply once production is established. Both the LEAN and GOUD projects aim to utilize geothermal energy to make the heat supply in the municipality of Utrecht and its surroundings more sustainable. The province of Utrecht supports these initiatives. Because both projects are taking place in the same area and therefore have many common stakeholders, a single approach is being adopted towards the community by the Warmtebron Utrecht organization. Thijs Kraassenberg is a senior strategic stakeholder engagement professional. His goal for the SSE assignment within LEAN and GOUD is to realize geothermal energy in Utrecht in a way that adds value for the area and the stakeholders involved.