📊 Heat pumps outsold gas boilers in Germany for the first time

📊 Heat pumps outsold gas boilers in Germany for the first time

139,000 heat pumps were sold during the first half of 2025, compared to 132,500 gas boilers according to industry data.

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  • 139,000 heat pumps were sold during the first half of 2025, compared to 132,500 gas boilers according to industry data.
  • Germany introduced a ban on fossil heating systems in 2023 that requires new heating to be based on at least 65 percent renewable energy.
  • Homeowners rushed to apply for heat pump subsidies ahead of this year's election out of concern that the new government would roll back financial support.

First time heat pumps exceed gas boilers

Germany passed an important milestone during the first half of 2025 when heat pump sales exceeded gas boilers for the first time. According to data from the trade federation, 139,000 heat pumps were sold compared to 132,500 gas boilers during the period.

New law requires renewable energy

In 2023, German lawmakers approved a ban on fossil heating systems. The law stipulates that heating in most new properties must run on at least 65 percent renewable energy. This legislation has contributed to the increased demand for heat pumps.

Ahead of this year's election, homeowners rushed to apply for government heat pump subsidies. Many were concerned that the new government would roll back financial support for heat pumps.

The new conservative ruling alliance has pledged to scrap parts of the heating law, but has yet to act on that promise. Certain EU regulations may limit the extent to which the legislation can be revised.

Gas heating still widespread

Gas heating remains widespread in Germany. According to the Federation of the German Heating Industry, 13.9 million gas units are still installed in homes across the country.

Research company BloombergNEF estimates that Germany's annual spending on heat pumps needs to more than double until 2030 for the country to meet its net-zero carbon emission targets.

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