Heat Pump Subsidies Across Europe 2026

Heat pumps are the centerpiece of EU decarbonization policy. Every country heavily subsidizes them — especially when replacing fossil fuel heating. An air-water heat pump costs 8,000-15,000 EUR installed, but subsidies can cover 30-70% of this. Germany's BEG EM offers up to 30% (base 15% + heating replacement bonus 10% + natural refrigerant bonus 5%). France's MaPrimeRenov provides 4,000-11,000 EUR depending on income.

Subsidy Comparison by Country

CountrySchemeRateTypical Amount
🇫🇷 France MaPrimeRenov + CEE Income-based, up to 90% for very modest 6,000-14,000 EUR combined
🇩🇪 Germany BEG EM 15-30% of costs 3,000-9,000 EUR
🇮🇹 Italy Ecobonus 65% 65% tax credit 6,000-10,000 EUR
🇧🇪 Belgium Regional premiums Varies by region/income 2,000-9,000 EUR
🇪🇸 Spain PREE 35-65% of costs 3,000-8,000 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

How much subsidy can I get for a heat pump in Europe?

It depends on country and income. The most generous: France for very modest income (up to 90% of costs via MaPrimeRenov + CEE). Germany offers up to 30% via BEG EM. Italy provides 65% via Ecobonus tax credit. Use our API to calculate the exact amount for your profile.

Is it worth replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump?

Financially, yes in most cases when subsidies are factored in. A 12,000 EUR heat pump with 8,000 EUR in subsidies costs only 4,000 EUR out-of-pocket. Operating costs are typically 30-50% lower than gas. Payback period: 3-7 years depending on energy prices.

API Example

Calculate heat pump (air-water) subsidies with a single API call:

curl -X POST https://greencalc.io/api/v1/eligibility/simulate \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-Api-Key: gc_sandbox_demo_key" \ -d '{"country_code": "FR", "household": {"annual_income": 25000, "persons": 3, "owner_status": "OWNER_OCCUPIER"}, "property": {"construction_year": 1985, "property_type": "HOUSE", "surface_area": 100}, "works": [{"work_type": "HEAT_PUMP_AIR_WATER", "estimated_cost": 15000}] }'

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