Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

Yes, exactly, that is the problem. It is not just the heat pump itself that costs. Our house was extensively renovated in 2008. However, we would still need new radiators or underfloor heating with a heat pump. There are solar panels on the roof, which would then sensibly be replaced by photovoltaics(?), although there is hardly any south-facing roof area. Actually, the roof area in all directions is quite limited due to large dormers on both sides. Maybe something could be done on the existing terrace roof. That could then be oriented west and south. To even decide all this, we would need a specialist anyway, who certainly would not do it for free. Maybe a specialist would also say that it would be wise to renew the windows soon as well. Even without windows, the heating with all the necessary extras very quickly adds up to a mid five-figure sum. That is not something most homeowners can easily pull out of thin air.

Nothing is eaten as hot as it is cooked. There will not be many subsidies - the property owners have it anyway. *irony* It is not done just by exchanging the boiler for a heat pump. The old heating circuits are designed for high flow temperatures. A forced renovation is also not good for the environment. Things that still work are replaced with new ones with a lot of effort.

The whining here happened 1:1 in the 80s/90s as well, when the regulations now being discussed were also introduced for oil burners and gas heating systems without condensing technology.

The whining here took place 1:1 in the 80s/90s as well, when the regulations now being discussed were also introduced for oil burners and gas heaters without condensing technology.

That is something completely different. Back then, it was only about replacing a boiler. Now it is about installing a heating system where you practically have to remodel the house at the same time.

Of course, it's a conflict. On the one hand, you want to save CO2, on the other hand, it shouldn't cost anyone anything ;) Personally, I also think that mandatory renovation in old buildings is nonsense. The same money is better invested, if in doubt, in an energy-efficient renovation and continuing to operate a gas burner.

Of course, it's a conflict. On the one hand, you want to save CO2, on the other hand, it shouldn't cost anyone anything ;)
Personally, I also think the mandatory renovation in old buildings is nonsense. The same money is better invested in an energy renovation and continued operation of a gas burner in case of doubt.

Personally, I don't mind if it costs me something. We have also accepted the other measures and have already spent tens of thousands of euros on them. None of the measures would have been absolutely necessary. But we are talking about large investments here; it's not done with 5,000–10,000 EUR. As I said, in principle, I am absolutely for climate protection, I vote accordingly and live by it. But it has to be somewhat feasible.