ᐅ Local heating network or heat pump – advice and experiences?
Created on: 1 Aug 2022 13:03
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We are currently deciding between district heating and an air-to-water heat pump...
Our house will be built on a slab foundation according to the KfW55 standard and has a total area of 155 sqm (1,669 sq ft), including the technical room.
The district heating (biogas) costs are as follows:
Connection fee (one-time): €7,794.50
Annual basic charge: €416.50
Energy price per kWh: €0.893 – fixed price until 12/31/2031
The lump sum price from the general contractor (GC) already includes a stratified water storage tank and fresh water station.
If we choose an air-to-water heat pump (from Buderus), the GC charges an additional €12,111.
Unfortunately, we do not yet know our heating load. A budget for photovoltaic panels will probably not be available in the first five years.
Can anyone with expertise help us decide what to do or advise where we can seek consultation?
We are quite uncertain.
Thank you very much.
Our house will be built on a slab foundation according to the KfW55 standard and has a total area of 155 sqm (1,669 sq ft), including the technical room.
The district heating (biogas) costs are as follows:
Connection fee (one-time): €7,794.50
Annual basic charge: €416.50
Energy price per kWh: €0.893 – fixed price until 12/31/2031
The lump sum price from the general contractor (GC) already includes a stratified water storage tank and fresh water station.
If we choose an air-to-water heat pump (from Buderus), the GC charges an additional €12,111.
Unfortunately, we do not yet know our heating load. A budget for photovoltaic panels will probably not be available in the first five years.
Can anyone with expertise help us decide what to do or advise where we can seek consultation?
We are quite uncertain.
Thank you very much.
I know someone personally who heats their house through a local heating provider. They would rather switch out as soon as possible, but they can’t. The fees increase every year, and the extra payments aren’t insignificant either. They would immediately switch to a heat pump if they were allowed to. Unfortunately, the contract in this neighborhood doesn’t permit it. 😳 If you have the chance, install an air-source heat pump. Or have one installed.
He would switch to a heat pump immediately if he were allowed to. Unfortunately, the contract in this residential area does not permit it. 😳
There are plenty of court rulings stating that the municipality cannot dictate the type of heating system. If the contract still runs for a few more years, that’s a different matter, and you have to accept what was signed.
There are plenty of court rulings stating that the municipality cannot dictate the type of heating system. If the contract still runs for a few more years, that’s a different matter, and you have to accept what was signed.
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SaniererNRW12324 Aug 2022 14:32Grundaus schrieb:
There are plenty of court rulings stating that municipalities are not allowed to specify the type of heating system. Where does it say that? Municipalities have the authority to set various requirements. Technically incorrect work can be challenged, but fundamentally, energy standards, photovoltaic systems, or mandatory connection to district heating can be agreed upon. This is legally permissible.
Where did you get the information? It is stated in the law. See Building Code (BauGB) § 9.
Or it can be agreed upon within the framework of an easement.
Or under regional law, as elegantly resolved in Baden-Württemberg (BW).
Or in the new Building Energy Act § 109.
Therefore, your "plenty of court rulings" only carry weight if they are based on craftsmanship errors, but not if they relate to the statutory powers of municipalities and states.
I could imagine that legislation and case law might be challenged by Article 20a of the Basic Law. In other words, a heat pump is the most environmentally friendly heating method, so no one can really forbid it or force me to use the waste incineration plant that runs on gas... But I have no expertise in this area.
SaniererNRW123 schrieb:
Where does it say that? The municipality has the authority to set various requirements. Work that is technically incorrect can be challenged, but in principle, the energy standard, photovoltaics, or a mandatory connection to district heating can be agreed upon. This is legally permissible.
Yes, they can require the connection, but not the amount of energy consumed. However, every contract with district heating expires at some point. Additional heating systems cannot be prohibited. The municipality cannot mandate the energy standard (federal law applies here).Similar topics