Regionale Förderprogramme für Wärmepumpen in Hessen 2025

In Hesse, there are various regional funding programmes that can support the installation of heat pumps. These programmes aim to promote the use of renewable energies and increase energy efficiency. Below you will find a summary of the most important information on these subsidy programmes.

Social rental housing promotion for modernisation

  • Target group
    Owners and leaseholders of rented flats.
  • Promotion
    Loan of up to 80% of the eligible costs and an additional financing grant of 20% of the loan.
  • Special features
    Minimum investment of 5,000 euros per flat; the flats must have been occupied for at least 20 years.
  • Accumulation
    Cumulation with other federal or state funds possible under certain conditions.

Energy subsidies in accordance with the Hessian Energy Act (HEG)

  • Target group
    Natural and legal persons, local authorities, energy service providers.
  • Promotion
    Grants of 30%, 50% or up to 100% of eligible costs.
  • Eligible measures
    Increasing energy efficiency, utilising renewable energies, innovative energy technologies.

Support programmes for the environment and energy

  • Hessian Energy Act
    Promotes rational and environmentally friendly energy utilisation with a subsidy of up to 60%.
  • Production-integrated environmental protection (PIUS)
    Supports process optimisation to save energy and material costs.
  • Knowledge and technology transfer
    Promotion of research and development projects to drive innovation.

Support programmes for the economy

  • Hesse capital
    Provides mezzanine capital for product innovations of medium-sized companies.
  • Start-up and growth financing
    Loans from the KfW banking group with interest rate reductions for up to 10 years.

Promotion of living space

  • Hesse building loans
    Supports the construction or purchase of residential property for owner occupation with a loan of 50% of the total cost.

Important contacts and links

  • LEA Hesse
    Provides comprehensive information and advice on subsidies for energy and climate protection in Hesse. LEA Hesse
  • Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank)
    Manages various funding programmes and offers advice. WIBank

This summary provides an overview of the regional funding programmes in Hesse. For detailed information, including application requirements and specific funding conditions, you should visit the respective websites of the funding programmes or contact the responsible bodies directly.