Energy transition: Study: Many multi-family homes are ready for heat pumps
A study shows that many multi-family homes could switch to heat pumps without major renovations. This is good for the wallet: where heating is already done this way, households pay significantly less.
A study by Techem, a building services provider based in Eschborn, has found that around 40% of multi-family homes in Germany are technically suitable for low-temperature heating systems such as heat pumps without needing to replace their radiators. This proportion could rise to 80% with a radiator replacement and 90% with the addition of low-temperature radiators with fans.
According to the study, heat pumps also result in lower heating costs for tenants, with an average of 8.80 euros per square meter in 2025, compared to 12.97 euros for oil heating and 13.92 euros for gas heating. The study found significant regional variations in heating costs, with Saarland having the highest costs at 14.50 euros per square meter and Berlin the lowest at 10.34 euros.
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