2026 overview

Funding overview 2026 – Heat pumps in Germany

How German federal programmes (including KfW and BEG rules) can subsidise your heat pump—explained in plain language.

What incentives are available?

The state supports replacing old heating systems with modern heat pumps through attractive grants administered via KfW.

Basic grant – 30%

Every eligible owner receives a baseline grant for installing a qualifying heat pump.

Climate speed bonus – +20%

An additional bonus when replacing old oil, coal, gas floor heating, or certain older gas boilers.

Income-based bonus – +30%

For households with taxable annual income up to €40,000.

Efficiency bonus – +5%

For especially efficient heat pumps using natural refrigerants or delivering high seasonal performance.

The chart below summarises the four bonus building blocks you just read about—each bar shows the percentage points.

Grant building blocks (German BEG)
Percentage points for each bonus type. Several can combine—up to 70% of eligible costs in favourable cases.

Maximum funding

Up to 70% funding is possible when several bonuses combine.

Maximum eligible costs: €30,000 for the first residential unit; additional amounts may apply in multi-family buildings.

Potential grant from the state: up to €21,000.

The donut chart is a simplified illustration of the 70% cap on eligible costs.

Maximum funding share
Illustrative cap when multiple bonuses apply in your situation (simplified).

With €30,000 in eligible costs, up to €21,000 in grants may be possible.

Not legal or tax advice. Actual grants depend on your case and current programme rules.

What is funded?

Typical eligible items include:

  • Heat pump including installation
  • Removal of old heating systems
  • Heating modernisation
  • Radiator upgrades
  • Hydronic balancing
  • Ancillary work and installation
  • Professional planning and site support

Why switch now?

Moving to a heat pump pays off in several ways:

  • Strong public subsidies
  • Significantly lower heating costs
  • Greater independence from gas and oil
  • Higher property value
  • Future-ready heating technology

Thermobee supports you end to end

From the first conversation to your submitted grant paperwork, we stay with you.

  • Personal consultation
  • Eligibility review
  • Technical planning
  • Professional installation
  • Help with grant applications and documentation

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