Heat pump in Hagen
Heat pumps in Hagen at a glance
Hagen is still preparing its heat plan; the municipal heat plan was presented to the public in July 2026, and the final council resolution is still pending (the federal deadline was 30 June 2026). Mark-E supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and the technical minimum requirements apply in Hagen without restriction.
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Funding in Hagen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | up to 12.000 EUR |
| KfW loan 261/262 | active |
Details on KfW 458 and loan 261/262 can be found in the nationwide basis. progres.nrw runs until 30 June 2027.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of the City of Hagen
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
Mark-E (Energieversorgung und Verkehrsbetriebe Hagen GmbH)
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Offers advice on replacing heating systems.
Bezirksregierung Arnsberg
Application office for progres.nrw in the Hagen area.
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Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Suitability assessment published | June 2025 |
| Potential analysis published | February 2026 |
| Public presentation of the plan | July 2026 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 (slightly exceeded) |
| Council resolution | still pending |
Hagen is in the final phase of heat planning; the council resolution will follow the public presentation.
Local features
Hagen has a district heating network. The heat plan will define areas for heat pumps and district heating. Mark-E works closely with the city. Heat pumps are suitable in decentralised areas.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Hagen?
Primarily the federal KfW 458 funding and progres.nrw (up to 12.000 EUR).
Who approves a geothermal probe in Hagen?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes. Minimum distances no longer apply since 2024.
Does Hagen have a heat plan?
The plan was presented to the public in July 2026; the council resolution is still pending.