Cologne's Hölderlin-Gymnasium: Students without heating in the summer heat!
Cologne's Hölderlin-Gymnasium: Students without heating in the summer heat!
At the Hölderlin-Gymnasium in Mülheim, the recently recently caused heating problems have developed into a punishable opportunity for those responsible for the city of Cologne. On July 2, 2025, the RheinEnergie finally switched off the high school heating system. This happened after the radiators continued in 26 out of 70 rooms despite summer temperatures. The Kölnische Rundschau reported that the heating system first insisted that the hot water supply of the showers in the gym had to continue. But now it is clear: the showers are no longer warm.
The cause of the high temperatures can be traced. A functioning heating system that is always full of use ensures unpleasant room temperatures. Especially in the classrooms there are "authorities models" that cannot be regulated manually. A worrying condition, because a total of 64 thermostats and radiator valves in almost 30 classrooms are defective. This was reported to the city in March, while a disturbance report on the high room temperatures on June 17 was received by the building industry. It remains unclear why this important information was only forwarded to the responsible department three months later.
The condition of the high school
The situation in the main building of the Hölderlin Gymnasium, which was already built in 1912, is particularly critical. A complete demolition is in the room, followed by a new building. The city of Cologne has already commissioned the exchange of defective thermostats and radiator valves, but this should be done at short notice, so that the students can enjoy at least cooler temperatures on Thursday. So far there have been no comparable problems at other schools in Cologne.This problem is also accompanied by the general energy crisis. [The Ministry of School North Rhine-Westphalia] (https://www.schulministry.nrw/schulbetrieb-en energy supply crisis) emphasizes the importance of presence lessons under beneficial conditions, even if there are specific regulations for schools that apply in times of limited gas supply. The state government supports measures to save energy that do not affect teaching. This shows how important it is to maintain an environmentally conscious way of dealing with energy outside of school rooms.
innovations at the school location
In parallel to these challenges, there are also progress at the school location with regard to the energy transition. With the planned installation of a heat pump in order to make the heating and electricity requirement emission-free in the future, some difficulties have occurred. The Federal Environment Agency reports problems in the installation, in particular unclears regarding the sound load and static conditions. In addition, the choice of the heat pump could cause additional noise pollution near the at the beginning. Due to the technical difficulties with the hydraulic switch, which is responsible for connecting the gas boiler, the heating is not supplied with heating water as planned, but there is only a circulation through the switch.Overall, it can be seen that the order of problems and solutions at the Hölderlin-Gymnasium pays services to tribute. Nevertheless, the hope is expressed that those responsible can soon improve the situation with a good hand to have the school environment equated and to ensure a pleasant learning atmosphere.
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