Federal funding for efficient heating networks (BEW) Planning & funding for a climate-neutral heat supply

The conversion of the heat supply is a key to climate neutrality. Municipalities and utilities are faced with the challenge of decarbonizing existing networks or building new, efficient heating networks. BEW provides support here - with attractive subsidies for planning, construction and operation.

Transformation plans & feasibility studies

The transformation of heating grids begins with sound planning according to HAOI:

  • Transformation plans: strategies for the decarbonization of existing grids by 2045
  • Feasibility studies: economic and technical assessment of new construction projects

Overview of funding modules

Module 1 - Transformation plans & studies

Funding for feasibility studies and transformation plans to prepare specific projects.

  • Up to 50 % funding
  • Maximum of € 2 million per project

 

 

Module 2 - Infrastructure (heating networks)

Systemic construction or transformation of heating networks with renewable sources.

  • Up to 40 % funding
  • Maximum of € 100 million per project

 

 

Module 3 - Individual measures (heat sources)

Support for individual technologies for regenerative heat generation.

  • Bis zu 40 % Up to 40 % funding
  • Maximum of € 100 million per measure

 

 

Module 4 - Operating cost support

Long-term promotion of the feed-in of renewable heat sources.

  • Solar thermal energy: 1 ct/kWh
  • Heat pumps:
    • Grid electricity: up to 9.2 ct/kWh
    • Own electricity: up to 3 ct/kWh
  • Term: up to 10 years

 

 

 

 

Roadmap for implementation

  • Analysis: Inventory of heat demand, network structure, potentials
  • Concept: Creation of a transformation plan or feasibility study (module 1)
  • Implementation: Construction / conversion of the grids with modules 2 & 3 - in stages if necessary
  • Operation: Eligible operation with renewable sources (module 4)

Your advantages

  • Transformation of existing grids: Can also be used for the decarbonization of old fossil heating networks
  • Planning security: Multi-year funding structure supports long-term projects
  • Reduction of CO₂ emissions: Contribution to climate protection and municipal heating planning
  • Increased security of supply: more independent of fossil fuel imports
  • Strengthening regional value creation: investments remain local/municipal

Timetable examples

Case 1 - full completion of a heating network within a period of 4 years

Case 2 - Time horizon for the construction or transformation of a heating network longer than 4 years

Source: www.bafa.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Energie/bew_merkblatt_technik.pdf

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Kathrin Selzer

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Versorgungstechnik, 
Gesellschaftsführende Geschäftsführerin

Eric Störlein

M. Eng. Building and energy technology,
Project manager BSE planning

Further links

BAFA - Official information page