A heat pump is generally a suitable, climate-friendly heating solution for many buildings. Subsidies are still available for the installation of climate-friendly heating systems. You should review the specific subsidy requirements before making an investment decision, as the subsidy amount and eligibility criteria are subject to change.

If you are planning renovation work anyway, it makes sense to consider the future use of a heat pump from the very beginning. You should also contact Mainzer Fernwärme or Mainzer Wärme Plus to determine whether connecting to the district heating network might be an option for you.

When deciding on a new gas heating system, in addition to the initial purchase cost, you should also consider long-term fuel costs, requirements for climate-friendly fuels, and potential future price and availability risks. In principle, gas heating systems may still be installed.

However, starting in 2029, newly installed gas, heating oil, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) heating systems will be subject to gradually increasing requirements regarding the use of certain climate-friendly fuels. The planned requirements are, in general, at least 10 percent starting in 2029, 15 percent starting in 2030, 30 percent starting in 2035, and 60 percent starting in 2040. If you need to take urgent action, please first seek a personalized energy consultation to determine whether a heating system that does not use fossil fuels might be the better long-term option.

That’s not a drawback. For buildings that aren’t connected to a district heating network, there are so-called individual heating solutions—such as heat pumps or solar thermal systems. Subsidies are also available for these solutions. All options share the same goal: affordable and climate-neutral heat for your home.

The housing industry is actively involved in the planning process, and social impact is a top priority. When carrying out renovations, the legal regulations governing renovation cost-sharing and the available subsidy programs must be taken into account. As a tenant, you have no direct obligations under the heating plan.