Heat pumps in Magdeburg
Heat pumps in Magdeburg at a glance
Magdeburg held public participation on the draft heat plan until 18 June 2026; the legal deadline for large cities was 30 June 2026. An officially confirmed adoption date could not be clearly verified. Ask the city of Magdeburg for the current status. SWM supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in Magdeburg without restriction.
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Funding in Magdeburg
| 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), interest-free for 1. year; fossil-fuel boilers no longer eligible since 1.1.2025 |
| SWM tariffs | special heat-pump electricity tariffs |
Details on KfW 458 are available in the nationwide basis. IB-LSA MODERN offers loans interest-free for 1. year.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde der Stadt Magdeburg
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps; since the end of 2025, small installations up to 4 m deep outside water protection areas require only notification.
SWM Magdeburg
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Offers advice on replacing heating systems.
IB-LSA (Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt)
Provides the “Sachsen-Anhalt MODERN” loan, interest-free for 1. year.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Public participation on the draft | until 18 June 2026 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Adoption | not officially confirmed, ask the city |
Magdeburg developed its heat plan with intensive public participation until June 2026.
Local specifics
Magdeburg has a large district heating network. The heat plan will identify areas for heat pumps. SWM is investing in green heat generation. Public participation until June 2026 enabled active involvement in the heating transition.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Magdeburg?
Above all, federal funding through KfW 458 and IB-LSA MODERN (loan of 10.000-50.000 EUR, interest-free for 1. year).
Who approves a geothermal probe in Magdeburg?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes; since the end of 2025, small installations up to 4 m deep outside water protection areas require only notification.
Does Magdeburg have a heat plan?
Public participation on the draft ran until 18 June 2026,; the legal deadline was 30 June 2026. An officially confirmed adoption date could not be verified. Ask the city of Magdeburg for the current status.