Overview
- CDU/CSU and SPD are still negotiating a replacement heating law with the 65% renewables mandate at the center of the dispute, with a presentation of key points now targeted for the Bundestag week starting 23 February.
- Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder called for a 50% cut to heat‑pump funding, prompting pushback from installers and industry groups who warn such moves would unsettle households.
- Typical grants cover 30–70% of a single‑family installation with up to €30,000 in eligible costs, while a representative survey reports 17% of owner‑occupied homes already have a heat pump and 23% plan one within about five years if conditions allow.
- Heat pumps have become the top new heating technology in Germany, manufacturers have expanded capacity with about €7 billion invested since 2023, and consumers are being told to expect installation timelines of roughly three to six months.
- Experts emphasize that economics depend on power prices and system performance, urging lower electricity taxes and wider flexible tariffs; dedicated heat‑pump power rates can be 5–10 cents per kWh cheaper than standard household electricity.