Heat pumps in Kassel
Heat pumps in Kassel at a glance
The Stadtverordnetenversammlung adopted the municipal heat plan on 22 June 2026 on the basis of the existing Wärmeleitplan. Städtische Werke supplies electricity, gas and district heating. There is no dedicated state grant programme for heat pumps for private individuals in Hesse.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in Kassel without restriction.
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Funding in Kassel
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| Hesse state funding | no grant programme for private individuals; WIBank supports municipalities and businesses |
| Städtische Werke tariffs | special heat pump packages |
Details on KfW 458 can be found in the Nationwide basis. WIBank does not offer direct heat-pump grant funding for private individuals, but does offer, among other things, the Hessen-Darlehen for buying owner-occupied homes. LEA Hessen provides free advice.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of the City of Kassel
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
Städtische Werke AG Kassel
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Offers heat pump packages and advice.
WIBank (Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen)
Awards funding and loans mainly to municipalities and businesses, as well as the Hessen-Darlehen for owner-occupied homes.
LEA Hessen
Provides free advice on energy saving and funding.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Wärmeleitplan in place | before 2026 |
| Draft adopted by the Ausschuss für Klima, Umwelt und Energie | 2026 |
| Resolution by the Stadtverordnetenversammlung | 22 June 2026 |
Kassel developed its heat plan on the basis of the existing Wärmeleitplan, and the Stadtverordnetenversammlung adopted it on 22 June 2026. The plan focuses primarily on heating networks in densely built-up areas and heat pumps in outlying areas.
Local features
Kassel has a district heating network and is working with Städtische Werke to expand it. The Wärmeleitplan formed the basis for the heat planning now adopted. Heat pumps are suitable in decentralised areas. Städtische Werke offers heat pump packages with installation and funding checks.
Frequently asked questions
What funding applies to my heat pump in Kassel?
Primarily the federal funding KfW 458. There is no dedicated Hesse state grant funding for private individuals; WIBank mainly supports municipalities and businesses.
Who approves a geothermal probe in Kassel?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes. Minimum distances have no longer applied since 2022.
Does Kassel have a heat plan?
Yes. The Stadtverordnetenversammlung adopted the municipal heat plan on 22 June 2026 on the basis of the existing Wärmeleitplan.