Federal Funding Heat Pump Acceleration Program

The Heat Pump Acceleration Program funds qualification measures for craft and planning companies based in Germany to address the shortage of skilled workers in the heat pump sector. The aim is to increase competencies for advising, planning, and installing heat pumps to accelerate the heating transition in Germany.

The Heat Pump Acceleration Program funds participation in further qualification measures in the form of short courses and practical coaching sessions. These measures focus on the installation, regulation, planning, and consulting for heating heat pumps in existing buildings. The goal is to rapidly build competence to accelerate the heat pump ramp-up in Germany.

The Heat Pump Acceleration Program provides non-repayable grants as co-financing for eligible qualification measures. The maximum funding amount per applicant is 5,000 Euros, with specific maximum rates applying per training day or coaching session. The approval period is limited to 12 months.

Specific conditions apply for participation in the Heat Pump Acceleration Program regarding the application, the implementation of measures in Germany, and compliance with the de minimis regulation. Transparency and audit obligations as part of success monitoring are also important.

Applications for the Heat Pump Acceleration Program are submitted electronically via the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) and must be submitted before the start of the qualification measure. Approval is at the discretion of the authority within the framework of available funds, and disbursement occurs after successful review of the proof of use.

The Federal Funding Heat Pump Acceleration Program is based on a specific funding guideline from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Budget Code and EU state aid rules, particularly the de minimis regulation. These foundations ensure the legitimacy and framework conditions of the program.