The future of the Czech district heating sector, energy security and strategic investments in modern energy infrastructure were among the main topics discussed at this year’s District Heating and Energy Days 2026 in Olomouc. Strong support was also expressed for the planned Dukovany-Brno hot water pipeline.
The largest industry conference in the Czech Republic brought together representatives from the government, industry, energy companies, and the expert community.
In his opening remarks, Mirek Topolánek, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Association for the District Heating of the Czech Republic, noted that the Czech district heating sector is facing pivotal decisions that will shape its future for decades to come. “The Czech district heating sector is the backbone of the energy industry. If we want to maintain an affordable and stable supply of heat, we need a realistic and feasible transformation pathway,” said Topolánek.
The conference was personally attended by 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček and Minister of the Environment Igor Červený. In their speeches, both ministers addressed energy security, infrastructure modernization and the need to ensure stable and affordable energy supplies for households and industry.
It was during the opening remarks that strong support for the Dukovany-Brno hot water pipeline project was expressed. Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček described it as one of the key strategic initiatives for the future of district heating in the Czech Republic. “We need to see the construction of the Dukovany-Brno hot water pipeline through,” he stated.
The Dukovany hot water pipeline project is one of the most significant energy projects currently underway, not only for South Moravia but for the entire Czech Republic. In the future, it is intended to connect the nuclear power plant with the district heating in Brno and enhance the stability, security and self-sufficiency of heat supplies for the entire region.
This year’s District Heating and Energy Days were attended by nearly 1,600 experts from the energy sector, industry, public administration and academia. The conference thus reaffirmed that the district heating sector remains one of the pillars of the Czech Republic’s energy stability.
You can find the press release about the District Heating and Energy Days 2026 here.