Denmark sets strong incentive for heat pump take-up

Jan. 22, 2010 – The Danish authorities have allocated DKK 400 million (about €54 million) for scrapping old oil burners and replacing them with energy-efficient heating systems such as heat pumps. The scheme, set to commence on 1 March 2010, will provide grants of up to €2,700 for the installation of heat pumps.

The scrappage scheme is expected to result in the replacement of between 20,000 and 40,000 oil burners out of an estimated total of 150,000 in need for replacement currently installed in Denmark.

Eligible technologies include heat pumps and solar technology, among others. Grant levels for heat pumps will depend on the type of heat pump and dwelling:

Ground source heat pumps in individual housing: DKK 20,000 (about €2700)
Air-water heat pumps in individual housing: DKK 15,000 (about €2000)
Ground source heat pumps in multi-family housing: 25% of investment costs, not exceeding DKK 10,000 (about €1350) per dwelling unit
Air-water heat pumps in multi-family housing: 25% of investment costs, not exceeding DKK 10,000 (about €1350) per dwelling unit

Source: hydrocarbons21.com