Heat pump Bielefeld
Heat pumps in Bielefeld at a glance
Bielefeld has prepared its municipal heat plan and makes clear recommendations for individual systems such as heat pumps in decentralised areas. Stadtwerke Bielefeld supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating. NRW funding provides up to 15.000 EUR for near-surface geothermal energy in multi-family houses.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and the technical minimum requirements apply in Bielefeld without restriction.
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Funding in Bielefeld
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | up to 15.000 EUR for near-surface geothermal energy |
| KfW loans | active |
| Stadtwerke advice | free |
Details on KfW 458 are provided in the Nationwide basis. progres.nrw is paid until 30 June 2027. Multi-family houses with at least three residential units receive 30 EUR per drilling metre (maximum 15.000 EUR). Single-family homes receive up to 12.000 EUR.
Application process and responsible authorities
Untere Wasserbehörde der Stadt Bielefeld
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal borehole probes and groundwater heat pumps before construction begins.
Stadtwerke Bielefeld
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Provides free advice on heating modernisation and heat pumps.
Bezirksregierung Arnsberg
Application body for progres.nrw in the Bielefeld region.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Heat plan completed | before 2026 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 |
Bielefeld’s heat plan identifies areas for heating networks and shows where decentralised heat pumps make sense.
Local features
Bielefeld has a district-heating network in the city. The heat plan recommends heat pumps as individual systems in areas without network connections. The lower water authority assesses geothermal borehole probes and takes local hydrogeology into account.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Bielefeld?
Above all, federal funding through KfW 458 and progres.nrw (up to 15.000 EUR for geothermal energy in multi-family houses, up to 12.000 EUR for a single-family home). Combined, they considerably reduce your own contribution.
Who approves a geothermal borehole probe in Bielefeld?
The lower water authority in the Umweltamt approves borehole probes. Processing takes 4-6 Wochen.
Can I install an air-source heat pump in Bielefeld?
Yes, air-source heat pumps do not require approval from the water authority. You also receive the KfW basic funding without the additional progres.nrw funding.
Does Bielefeld have a heat plan?
Yes, the heat plan is available and identifies specific areas for heat pumps.