Heat pumps in Gelsenkirchen
Heat pumps in Gelsenkirchen at a glance
Gelsenkirchen was not quite able to meet the federal deadline of 30 June 2026: the draft municipal heating plan is on public display from 6 July to 5 August 2026, and the council resolution is still pending. Gelsenwasser and elevion supply the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basics. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in Gelsenkirchen without restriction.
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Funding in Gelsenkirchen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | until 12.000 EUR |
| KfW loan 261/262 | active |
Details on KfW 458 and loan 261/262 are available in the Nationwide basics. progres.nrw runs until 30 June 2027.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of the City of Gelsenkirchen
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
Gelsenwasser and elevion
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Provides advice on replacing heating systems and heat pumps.
Bezirksregierung Arnsberg
Application office for progres.nrw in the Gelsenkirchen area.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Public consultation on the draft | 6 July to 5 August 2026 |
| Council resolution | still pending |
Gelsenkirchen is preparing its heat plan jointly with Bottrop as part of the Emscher-Lippe heat plan. Comments on the public consultation can be submitted until 5 August 2026.
Local features
Gelsenkirchen has a district heating network that is to be expanded. Many parts of the city require decentralised solutions such as heat pumps. The Untere Wasserbehörde reviews geothermal probes.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Gelsenkirchen?
Primarily the federal KfW 458 funding and progres.nrw (up to 12.000 EUR for geothermal energy).
Who approves a geothermal probe in Gelsenkirchen?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes. Minimum distances no longer apply since 2024.
Does Gelsenkirchen have a heat plan?
The draft is on public consultation from 6 July to 5 August 2026; the council resolution is still pending, after the federal deadline of 30 June 2026.