Heat pumps in Karlsruhe
Heat pumps in Karlsruhe at a glance
Karlsruhe submitted its Energieleitplan with integrated municipal heat planning to the state at the end of 2023, and Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe approved the plan in April 2024. Stadtwerke Karlsruhe supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating. District heating receives additional funding of up to 4.000 Euro.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in Karlsruhe without restriction.
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Funding in Karlsruhe
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| Stadtwerke district heating funding | up to 4.000 EUR |
| KEA-BW advice | free |
Details on KfW 458 can be found in the Nationwide basis. You can also optionally receive discounts from Stadtwerke Karlsruhe.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of the City of Karlsruhe
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
Stadtwerke Karlsruhe
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Offers advice and funding programmes for heat pumps.
KEA-BW
State centre for energy, mobility and raw materials in Baden-Württemberg. Provides free advice.
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Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Energieleitplan (municipal heat planning) submitted to the state | by 31 December 2023 |
| Approval by Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe | April 2024 |
| Update requirement (KlimaG BW) | every 7 Jahre |
| Energieleitplan target horizon | climate-neutral coverage of energy demand by 2040 |
Karlsruhe completed and had its municipal heat planning approved before the federal deadline. In addition to heat, the Energieleitplan also considers electricity and, based on an existing-stock and potential analysis, shows how the city's energy demand can be covered in a climate-neutral way by 2040.
Local features
Karlsruhe has a district heating network with high coverage. Stadtwerke supports the expansion of district heating. Heat pumps are suitable in areas without a network connection. Geothermal probes are subject to ISONG requirements, with a maximum depth of 400 metres. The city's already approved Energieleitplan designates areas for different heat supply options.
Frequently asked questions
What funding applies to my heat pump in Karlsruhe?
KfW 458 and optional discounts from Stadtwerke Karlsruhe, up to 4.000 Euro. The exact total funding depends on your individual circumstances.
Who approves a geothermal probe in Karlsruhe?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes. Note the ISONG requirements, with a maximum depth of 400 metres. Processing time around 4 to 6 W weeks.
Is there a district heating network in Karlsruhe?
Yes, Karlsruhe has a large district heating network. Check with Stadtwerke whether your location is connected.
Does Karlsruhe have a heat plan?
Yes. Karlsruhe submitted its Energieleitplan with municipal heat planning at the end of 2023, and Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe approved it in April 2024, well before the federal deadline for large cities on 30 June 2026.