Heat pump in Wuppertal
Heat pumps in Wuppertal at a glance
The Council of Stadt Wuppertal adopted the municipal heating plan on 12 May 2026, before the federal deadline of 30 June 2026. W. WSW supplies the city with electricity, gas and district heating. The NRW funding programme progres.nrw supports geothermal probes by up to 12.000 EUR.
See also: nationwide basis. KfW 458, GEG and technical minimum requirements apply in Wuppertal without restriction.
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Funding in Wuppertal
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| KfW 458 (federal funding) | active |
| progres.nrw (geothermal energy) | up to 12.000 EUR |
| KfW loan 261/262 | active |
| WSW tariffs | special tariffs for heat pumps |
Details of KfW 458 and loan 261/262 can be found in the nationwide basis. progres.nrw applies until 30 June 2027 and is processed by Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf. Minimum distances have no longer applied since 2024.
Application process and responsible bodies
Untere Wasserbehörde of Stadt Wuppertal
Located in the Umweltamt. Approves geothermal probes and groundwater heat pumps.
WSW Wuppertaler Stadtwerke
Supplier of electricity, gas and district heating in Wuppertal. Offers advice on heat-pump tariffs.
Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf
Application office for progres.nrw in the Wuppertal area.
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Status of municipal heating planning
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Project launch | September 2024 |
| Adoption by the Council | 12 May 2026 |
| Federal deadline | 30 June 2026 (exceeded) |
The heating plan was prepared by WSW, greenventory and Agentur Blumberg on behalf of the Ressort Klima und Nachhaltigkeit. The city identifies areas for heating networks and decentralised solutions; the decision itself creates no direct obligations for owners.
Local features
Wuppertal has an extensive district heating network. Heat pumps are also an option in areas without a network connection. The Untere Wasserbehörde assesses geothermal probes and takes account of water protection zones in some districts.
Frequently asked questions
What funding is available in Wuppertal for my heat pump?
KfW 458 and progres.nrw for geothermal energy, up to 12.000 EUR. Both programmes can be combined.
Who approves a geothermal probe in Wuppertal?
The Untere Wasserbehörde in the Umweltamt approves geothermal probes. Note the water protection zones in some districts.
Does Wuppertal have a heating plan?
Yes. The Council adopted the municipal heating plan on 12 May 2026, before the federal deadline of 30 June 2026.