Heat pump in Halle (Saale)
Heat pumps in Halle (Saale) at a glance
Halle published its heat plan in February 2026, and the city council approved it in April 2026. Implementation, including a large heat pump at the wastewater treatment plant, has begun. Halle is also home to the nationwide Kompetenzzentrum Kommunale Wärmewende (KWW). EVH supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and the technical minimum requirements apply in Halle without restriction.
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Funding in Halle
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| IB-LSA Sachsen-Anhalt MODERN | Loan of 10.000-50.000 EUR per dwelling unit (max. 750.000 EUR per property), term 10/20/30 Jahre, 1. year interest-free; fossil fuel boilers no longer eligible since 1.1.2025 |
| EVH tariffs | special heat-pump electricity tariffs |
Details on KfW 458 can be found in the nationwide basis. IB-LSA MODERN offers loans with the first 1. year interest-free.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of the City of Halle
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps; since the Geothermie-Beschleunigungsgesetz (December 2025), small systems up to 4 m deep outside water protection areas require only notification rather than full approval.
EVH (Energieversorgung Halle)
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Offers advice and tariffs.
IB-LSA (Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt)
Provides the “Sachsen-Anhalt MODERN” loan with the first 1. year interest-free.
Kompetenzzentrum Kommunale Wärmewende (KWW)
The nationwide competence centre for municipal heat transition is based in Halle and supports municipalities throughout Germany.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Heat plan published | February 2026 |
| City council approval | April 2026 |
| Implementation, including large heat pump at wastewater treatment plant | started |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 (exceeded) |
With a completed heat plan and implementation under way, Halle is a leader in Saxony-Anhalt.
Local features
Halle has a large district heating network and is working on its decarbonisation. The heat plan sets out routes to climate-neutral supply, including through a large heat pump at the wastewater treatment plant. The KWW competence centre is based in Halle. Heat pumps are recommended in decentralised areas.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Halle?
Primarily the federal KfW 458 funding and the IB-LSA loan “Sachsen-Anhalt MODERN”, with the first year interest-free.
Who approves a geothermal probe in Halle?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes; since the end of 2025, small systems up to 4 m deep outside water protection areas require only notification.
Does Halle have a heat plan?
Yes. The heat plan was published in February 2026, the city council approved it in April 2026, and implementation, such as a large heat pump at the wastewater treatment plant, has already begun.