As of: February 29, 2024, 12:51 p.m
By: Michel Guddat
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The construction of new, energy-saving heating systems has been subsidized by the state since February 27, 2024.
This is how high the heating subsidy can be.
Frankfurt – “Switch now!” is how the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) promotes the transition to environmentally friendly heat generation.
The Building Energy Act, which was passed by the Bundestag and Bundesrat, is intended to mark the beginning of an energy revolution in Germany's construction sector.
The aim of this law, known as the Heating Act, is to increase environmental protection, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and protect consumers from unexpected cost increases.
In the future, according to the law, all newly installed heating systems must be powered by 65 percent renewable energy from 2024.
Anyone who violates these regulations risks a fine of up to 50,000 euros.
The drastic penalties are intended to ensure that the new regulations are complied with and that the energy transition in the building sector progresses.
Heating subsidies since February 27th can be “a whopping 70 percent”
Since February 27th, homeowners have had the opportunity to apply for a grant to replace their heating system from the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW).
According to energy expert Alexander Steinfeldt, the funding can be “a whopping 70 percent,” as he mentioned to
Bild
.
However, landlords still have to be patient and wait until possibly August 2024 to benefit from similar support measures.
Climate-friendly heat – these options are available:
Connection to a heating network
Heat pump
Biomass heating
Direct electricity heating
Heating based on solar thermal energy
Gas or oil heating, if powered by renewable energy
Hybrid heating systems based primarily on renewable energies and a proportion of fossil fuels
Any combination of technologies that uses at least 65 percent renewable energy
A variety of funding rates for the installation of energy-saving heaters
There are specific funding rates that initially start with a basic funding of 30 percent.
This funding relates to the investment costs for replacing outdated, fossil fuel heating systems with modern, energy-efficient heating systems.
This funding is available to private homeowners as well as landlords, companies, non-profit organizations and municipalities.
In addition, there is an efficiency bonus of five percent for heat pumps that use water, soil or wastewater as heat sources or use a natural refrigerant, as reported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.
In addition, biomass heating systems receive a further subsidy of 2,500 euros provided they comply with the dust emission limit of 2.5 mg/m³.
The heating subsidy for newly installed heating systems can be applied for from February 27th.
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There is also the possibility of receiving an income bonus of 30 percent of the investment costs.
This is available to homeowners with a taxable household income of up to 40,000 euros per year, provided that the house is lived in themselves.
Finally, a speed bonus of 20 percent of the investment costs is granted.
It's worth acting quickly, as this bonus is set to decrease by three percent every two years from 2029 until it disappears completely in 2037
All funding surcharges at a glance:
Grant funding for heating replacement |
percent of the cost |
|---|---|
Basic funding |
30 |
Income-dependent bonus |
30 |
Speed bonus |
20 (decreasing by three percent every two years from 2029) |
Innovation bonus |
5 |
Surcharge |
2500 euros |
The subsidy is not applied for at the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), but rather at the state development bank KfW.
Work that began before February 27th can also be taken into account retroactively.
A completed delivery or service contract must be submitted with every application.
However, it should be noted that a general ban on the use of fossil fuels will only come into force from 2045.
According to reports, the rush for the heating subsidy was enormous, which led to long waiting times on the
KfW portal
.
Further funding plans are already being presented on the website: From May 2024, owners of existing apartment buildings and homeowners' associations can submit applications.
The application for landlords, municipalities and companies is planned for August 2024.
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