Heat pump Braunschweig
Heat pumps in Braunschweig at a glance
Braunschweig had its own funding programme for renewable energy, which began on 15. A April 2026. BS Energy supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating. The municipal funding programme 2026 has now been exhausted, and new applications are currently no longer possible.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in full in Braunschweig.
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Funding in Braunschweig
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| Stadt Braunschweig programme | 2026 funding pot exhausted, no new applications possible |
| BS Energy tariffs | Special heat pump electricity tariffs |
Details of KfW 458 are set out in the Nationwide basis.
The municipal funding programme for 2026 has been exhausted, with applications received through 600 and funding volume of more than 400.000 Euro. The city will provide information about a new round for 2027 on its service portal. NBank provides free financing advice.
Application process and responsible authorities
Lower water authority of the City of Braunschweig
Based in the environmental office. Approves ground-source probes and groundwater heat pumps.
BS Energy (Braunschweiger Stadtwerke)
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Provides advice and special tariffs.
NBank (Niedersächsische Landesbank)
Application body for state funding and advisory body for financing.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Heat plan in preparation | 2024–2026 |
| Municipal funding programme launched | 15. A April 2026 |
| Municipal funding programme exhausted | 2026 |
Braunschweig is working on heat planning, while the municipal funding programme for 2026 has already been exhausted.
Local features
Braunschweig has a district heating network. The city relies on decentralised solutions such as heat pumps in many areas. The municipal funding programme provided additional support for 2026 alongside federal funding, but has already been exhausted.
Frequently asked questions
What funding applies to my heat pump in Braunschweig?
Above all, federal funding through KfW 458. The municipal funding programme for 2026 has already been exhausted, and new applications are not currently possible.
Who approves a ground-source probe in Braunschweig?
The lower water authority approves probes.
Is there a funding application portal in Braunschweig?
The municipal funding programme was available through the city's service portal from 15. A April 2026, but has now been exhausted for 2026. Check the service portal for a possible new round for 2027.