Heat pump Mülheim an der Ruhr
Heat pumps in Mülheim an der Ruhr at a glance
Mülheim an der Ruhr publicly displayed the draft heat plan (7 April to 6 May 2026); the council resolution is planned for summer 2026. medl supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating.
See also: Nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in Mülheim an der Ruhr without restriction.
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Funding in Mülheim
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | up to 12.000 EUR |
| KfW loan 261/262 | active |
Details on KfW 458 and loan 261/262 are available in the Nationwide basis. progres.nrw runs until 30 June 2027.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde der Stadt Mülheim an der Ruhr
Based in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
medl GmbH (Mülheim Energie und Dienstleistungen)
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating. Advises on heat pumps.
Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf
Application body for progres.nrw in the Mülheim area.
Status of municipal heat planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Public consultation | 7 April to 6 May 2026 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Council resolution | Summer 2026 |
Mülheim completed the heat-planning process with public consultation in spring 2026; the final council resolution will follow in summer 2026.
Local features
Mülheim an der Ruhr has a district heating network and is working with medl to expand it. The heat plan will define areas for heat pumps and district heating. medl and the city work closely together.
Frequently asked questions
Which funding applies to my heat pump in Mülheim?
Primarily federal funding from KfW 458 and progres.nrw (up to 12.000 EUR).
Who approves a geothermal probe in Mülheim?
The Untere Wasserbehörde approves probes. Minimum distances no longer apply since 2024.
Does Mülheim have a heat plan?
The draft was made available for public consultation from 7 April to 6 May 2026. The council resolution is planned for summer 2026