BI-AFK Bürgerinitiative Geothermie für faire Preise

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Founded in 2024, BI-AFK Bürgerinitiative Geothermie für faire Preise is a ngo headquartered in Aschheim, Germany specializing in Geothermal.

BI-AFK is a grassroots citizen initiative founded by geothermal heating customers in the Munich region to advocate for fair, transparent, and competitive pricing for geothermal energy. The initiative emerged in response to significant price increases by AFK Geothermie GmbH, a municipal utility providing district heating from deep geothermal sources to residents of Aschheim, Feldkirchen, and Kirchheim. Members have documented that AFK raised prices by 119% within 15 months and operates with minimal transparency. The initiative argues that geothermal energy pricing should be decoupled from fossil fuel indices and reflect the stable, cost-predictable nature of deep geothermal sources. The group engages with municipal councils, media, and policymakers to promote regulatory reforms and ensure geothermal heating remains an economically viable renewable energy option.