German subsidy scheme refers to EHPA quality label for innovation bonus on heat pumps.

Feb. 19, 2010 – The German subsidy scheme "Marktanreizprogram" (MAP) is constantly being adjusted to accomodate for a changing market environment. In its most recent revision it requires an independent third party test for the COP value. The EHPA Quality label is a sufficient proof of efficiency. The new rules will come into effect on 22.2.2010.

All applications for financial support that ask for the innovation bonus must present sufficient proof that the COP of the unit in question reaches a minimum of 4.7. This must be documented by a certificate of an independent third party testing house. Alternatively, the EHPA quality label can be used to document the efficiency of the unit. 

While the standard subsidy does not require a minimum COP, its efficiency must nevertheless be documented by an independant testing report. Again, the EHPA quality label documentation is sufficient proof.

Please find the overview of old and new subsidy structure for heat pumps in the table above. 

For more information on the EHPA quality label click here. 

 For details contact the German Heat Pump Association(BWP) or the Website of the German Federal Agency for Export Control (BAFA).