Berlin kicks off €3 billion district heating subsidy scheme

Euractiv | Sep 15, 2022 at 6:17 PM
  • The German government has announced the start of a €3 billion subsidy scheme put in place until 2026 that will support the construction of district heating grids that use at least 75% renewable energy.
  • Newly built district heating grids must run on at least 75% renewable energy to qualify for funding, although the expansion or maintenance existing grids running on fossil fuels can also be subsidised.
  • The German government will even provide operating cost support once the new grids are constructed.