Space and cost for geothermal heat pump

I also think that gas condensing boilers will have a harder time starting from 2016 (my personal opinion).

Can you specify that a bit?

Can you specify that a bit?

The improvement of the primary energy factor for electricity takes into account the expansion of renewable energies in Germany. As a result, the primary energy factor improves from 2.4 to 1.8. This also means, conversely, that from 2016 onwards it is even easier to achieve a funding status (KfW) using an air-water heat pump as a heat generator for a single-family house than with a gas condensing boiler. Rhineland greetings

Ah, I see... Well, I must admit I am indeed interested in more eco-friendly options, but it has to be financially viable.

At the moment, I see additional costs of about €15,000 for geothermal compared to a gas boiler... I rule out air heat because, in my opinion, it is not a sensible technical solution. I am starting to doubt recovering the €15,000 over a reasonable period, even if the gas price increases (which I do expect).

Think of the BAFA funding of 4500 euros

I exclude air heat because, in my opinion, it is not a sensible technical solution.

Yes, it is, if you want to build a real passive house (PH). The alternative is an air/water heat pump (air-water heat pump). We have been installing them for years; they should be offered at the same price as a gas condensing boiler with solar domestic water heating.

Rhenish greetings

The alternative is an air/water heat pump (air-water heat pump). We have been installing them for years; it should be offered at a price equivalent to a gas condensing boiler with solar domestic hot water heating. Rhineland greetings

Really? Most of the GCs told me something completely different.. usually they have gas in place and want extra for an air-water heat pump. At least those I talked to.

But maybe solar was excluded there as well..