Heat pumps in Augsburg
Heat pumps in Augsburg at a glance
Augsburg City Council adopted its municipal heating plan in June 2026, in good time before the federal deadline of 30 June 2026. It was based on the Energienutzungsplan Wärme, published at the beginning of 2025, which the Umweltamt further developed into a full municipal heating plan. swa (Stadtwerke Augsburg) supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and the technical minimum requirements apply in Augsburg without restriction.
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Funding in Augsburg
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| Bavaria state funding | no direct heat pump programmes |
| swa tariffs | special tariffs for heat pumps |
Details on KfW 458 are available in the Nationwide basis. Bavaria does not currently fund heat pumps directly. Energie-Atlas Bayern shows potential.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of the City of Augsburg
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
swa (Stadtwerke Augsburg)
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Advises on replacing heating systems and on heat pumps.
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Status of municipal heating planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Energienutzungsplan Wärme published | Beginning of 2025 |
| Public consultation on the draft | 20 April – 20 May 2026 |
| Adoption by the City Council | June 2026 (before the federal deadline) |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 (met) |
Augsburg completed its municipal heating planning in good time before the federal deadline. The plan makes recommendations for heat pumps and district heating in the individual urban areas.
Local specifics
Augsburg has a district heating network. However, many urban areas require decentralised solutions such as heat pumps. The heating plan aims for a climate-neutral district heating network using industrial waste heat and renewable energy. Geothermal probes are possible and are approved by the Untere Wasserbehörde.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Augsburg?
Above all, the federal funding KfW 458. Bavaria does not currently provide additional funding for heat pumps for private individuals.
Who approves a geothermal probe in Augsburg?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves drilling for geothermal probes. Processing takes 4 to 6 Wochen.
Does Augsburg have a heating plan?
Yes. The City Council adopted the municipal heating plan in June 2026, following public consultation on the draft in April/May 2026, in good time before the federal deadline of 30 June 2026.