Heating revolutionized: Heat pumps conquer the East Harz!

Heating revolutionized: Heat pumps conquer the East Harz!

Ostharz bei Alexisbad, Deutschland - The switch to climate -friendly heating is in full swing! In a forest house near Alexisbad, which will be illuminated on June 24, 2025, everything revolves around sustainable heating systems and the latest controversy around the building energy network. For example, Susanne Götze's mother has lived in a 19th century forest house for over two decades, which is self -sufficient thanks to a heat pump and regardless of fossil fuels. The heating systems are now more than just a regional discussion.

in winter, on a frosty Janu carborn, the forest around the forest house shows itself in its best winter splendor. The cozy rooms with high ceilings and thick wooden floorboards remain warm thanks to innovative heating technology, although there are no oil tanks or gas connections. Instead, four heat pump holes in the garden ensure the necessary heat directly from the ground. A prime example of modern, environmentally friendly energy use - but the way there was and remains rocky.

on the way to the heat transition

in 2023, especially around February 27, a hot discussion about the new building energy network began to accelerate the departure of oil and gas heating. Perspective Daily reported that the media about "forced heat pumps" and statements such as "Habeck wants to take the heating away". The end, which is to end fossil fuels for heat supply in buildings by 2045, should promote heating with renewable energies.

The Federal Republic has an ambitious goal: From January 1, 2024, each newly installed heating system must generate at least 65% of its heat from regenerative sources. The [Federal Government] (https://www.bundes government.de/breg-de/aktuelles/neues-gebaeudenergiebesetz-2184942) announced transition periods, with big cities having time to change their heating systems by the end of June 2028 and smaller cities until the end of June 2028. A big challenge for many who live in existing buildings!

funding and support

The draft law also brings numerous funding measures. Basic funding of 30% for climate -friendly heating and a speed bonus of 20% for the exchange of old fossil heating by 2028 should make it easier to change. Particularly interesting for households with taxable income up to 40,000 euros: An additional bonus of 30% is in prospect! BMWSB.

The next steps are crucial. New heating systems should only be installed in new buildings without fossil fuels. This redesign of the heating market is accompanied by energy consultations that are also promoted. Up to 50% of the advisory costs can be covered, which is a great support for many rental and owner communities.

In the middle of the heated debates and legal innovations, one thing becomes clear: the way to sustainable heat supply is shown. With innovative heating technologies such as heat pumps, hybrid heaters and solar thermal energy, Germany looks positively into the future, but has to keep an eye on the challenges of the broad population. Because without a common approach in the implementation, the heat turnaround will be difficult to reach in the next few years.