Heat pump Bonn
Heat pumps in Bonn at a glance
The Council of the Federal City of Bonn adopted the strategy and package of measures for Bonn’s first heat plan as early as 3 July 2025, one year before the statutory deadline. SWB (Stadtwerke Bonn) supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in full in Bonn.
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Funding in Bonn
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | up to 12.000 EUR |
| KfW loan 261/262 | active |
| SWB tariffs | special tariffs for heat pumps |
Details on KfW 458 and loan 261/262 are available in the Nationwide basis. NRW funding under progres.nrw is paid until 30 June 2027 and processed by Bezirksregierung Köln.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde der Stadt Bonn
Based at the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
SWB (Stadtwerke Bonn)
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Advises on heating replacement and heat pumps.
Bezirksregierung Köln
Application body for progres.nrw in the Bonn area.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Commissioning Bonn-Netz GmbH and partners | February 2024 |
| Council resolution | 3 July 2025 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 (exceeded one year ahead of schedule) |
Bonn adopted its heat plan as early as 2025. The city is working with SWB to implement the heating transition.
Local specifics
Bonn has a district heating network and is working to expand it. However, many districts require decentralised solutions such as heat pumps. The lower water authority reviews geothermal probes, and water protection zones are relevant in some areas.
Frequently asked questions
What funding applies to my heat pump in Bonn?
Primarily federal funding through KfW 458, plus optional progres.nrw funding for geothermal energy (up to 12.000 EUR).
Who approves a geothermal probe in Bonn?
The lower water authority at the Umweltamt approves drilling. Note water protection zones in some districts.
Does Bonn have a heat plan?
Yes, the Council adopted Bonn’s first heat plan as early as 3 July 2025, one year before the statutory deadline.