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Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed

Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed

Amsterdam, Alliander, and EBN have reached new agreements to establish a public heat company, with the municipality of Diemen joining the initiative to improve financial viability. The project aims to transition the city away from gas following the withdrawal of commercial partner Vattenfall, though substantial funding from the national government is still required. A final decision on the company's formation is expected by the end of 2024, pending solutions for long-term affordability.

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