Heat pump Mönchengladbach
Heat pumps in Mönchengladbach at a glance
Mönchengladbach City Council adopted the energy concept including municipal heat planning on 11 December 2024, making it one of the first municipalities in NRW and well ahead of the statutory deadline. The plan identifies clear areas for decentralised heat-pump solutions. NEW supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and the technical minimum requirements apply in full in Mönchengladbach.
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Funding in Mönchengladbach
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | until 12.000 EUR |
| KfW loan 261/262 | active |
Details on KfW 458 and loan 261/262 are provided in the nationwide basis. progres.nrw supports until 30 June 2027. Minimum distances no longer apply in NRW since 1 January 2024.
Application route and responsible bodies
Lower water authority of the City of Mönchengladbach
Based in the environmental office. Approves ground-source probes and groundwater heat pumps.
NEW Niederrheinische Energieversorgung
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Provides advice on heating replacement and heat pumps.
Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf
Application body for progres.nrw in the Mönchengladbach area.
PROVIDERS
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Council resolution (energy concept incl. KWP) | 11 December 2024 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 (exceeded around 1,5 Jahre in advance) |
Mönchengladbach’s heat plan identifies areas for central network structures and areas for decentralised individual solutions such as heat pumps.
Local particularities
Mönchengladbach has a district heating network in the city. However, many areas require decentralised solutions such as heat pumps. The heat plan explicitly recommends heat pumps in areas without a network connection. Many owners combine heat pumps with underfloor heating, but radiator solutions are also possible.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Mönchengladbach?
Above all, federal KfW 458 funding and progres.nrw (until 12.000 EUR for geothermal energy).
Who approves a ground-source probe in Mönchengladbach?
The lower water authority approves probes. Minimum distances no longer apply since 2024.
Does Mönchengladbach have a heat plan?
Yes, the council adopted the energy concept including municipal heat planning on 11 December 2024, well ahead of the statutory deadline.