Hello,
we are currently building a house with a general contractor.
The contract includes an air-to-water heat pump.
At this point, I would like to switch to a ground-source heat pump, mainly due to the available subsidy.
The problem is that construction is already underway, and the heating system is part of the general contractor’s scope of work (although this phase has not started yet).
Is there any way to still qualify for the subsidy?
For example, what if I make an amendment agreement directly with the general contractor or the heating installer to change from an air-to-water heat pump to a ground-source heat pump?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
we are currently building a house with a general contractor.
The contract includes an air-to-water heat pump.
At this point, I would like to switch to a ground-source heat pump, mainly due to the available subsidy.
The problem is that construction is already underway, and the heating system is part of the general contractor’s scope of work (although this phase has not started yet).
Is there any way to still qualify for the subsidy?
For example, what if I make an amendment agreement directly with the general contractor or the heating installer to change from an air-to-water heat pump to a ground-source heat pump?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
This is usually not an issue because, without a heating load calculation, you won’t have a specific model listed in the contract yet—at best, just a series from a manufacturer. This is accepted by the BAFA. I find a "change contract" somewhat risky because it would imply that something specific was already ordered and is now being corrected afterwards. We asked our general contractor for a sample selection offer after the heating load calculation was completed and based our funding application on that. The previous lump sum for heating type XY is credited in the contract, and everyone is satisfied. This way, you even have a complete invoice for the heating system.
Exactly, we have a manufacturer and model series specified. According to the heating engineer, I can still change my mind.
The question is whether BAFA requires proof for that. The conditions state that the contract conclusion basically counts (I don’t have the exact wording in mind right now).
The question is whether BAFA requires proof for that. The conditions state that the contract conclusion basically counts (I don’t have the exact wording in mind right now).
Do I need a separate invoice for the heating system when working with a general contractor? How is that usually handled?
The issue is that I would only pursue the brine-to-water heat pump if I could be sure of receiving the subsidy.
There isn’t a hotline or anything like that at BAFA, right? I quickly couldn’t find anything.
The issue is that I would only pursue the brine-to-water heat pump if I could be sure of receiving the subsidy.
There isn’t a hotline or anything like that at BAFA, right? I quickly couldn’t find anything.
An individual invoice definitely makes things easier, as you need to prove to BAFA what the heat pump cost. This can be difficult or even impossible with a comprehensive contract.
Well, everyone faces the issue with the security. Only when you apply for the payment with invoices and after completion will BAFA review what is accepted and what is not. It’s inconvenient, but unavoidable – see also the other threads regarding BAFA and KNX, etc.
However, they have a hotline and email support. It may take some time until you receive a response.
Well, everyone faces the issue with the security. Only when you apply for the payment with invoices and after completion will BAFA review what is accepted and what is not. It’s inconvenient, but unavoidable – see also the other threads regarding BAFA and KNX, etc.
However, they have a hotline and email support. It may take some time until you receive a response.
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