GermanyThe German federal government plans to significantly reduce subsidies for the installation of climate-friendly heating systems such as heat pumps by up to 2.1 billion euros by 2030. Under current rules, households earning up to 50,000 euros annually receive a maximum subsidy of 16,500 euros, but this will be reduced to 6,600 euros. Households earning less than 30,000 euros per year could see slightly higher support in 2026 and 2027, but this will eventually decrease as well. The new regulations include a more socially stratified system, offering higher bonuses for lower-income households, though these benefits will decline over time. Additionally, the 'climate bonus' for rapid replacement of fossil fuel heaters and the 'efficiency bonus' for particularly efficient systems will be phased out.
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