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.
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.
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
Estimate economics
Beyond grants, running costs and payback determine whether a project works for you. Use our heat pump calculator for a rough comparison of gas vs. heat pump operating costs and a simplified funding effect.
Full service
Thermobee – modern heat pumps with funding support and full service.