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NRW.BANK survey shows NRW housing firms pivot to heat pumps as gas heating loses ground

PUBT·09/10/2026 07:17:57
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NRW.BANK survey shows NRW housing firms pivot to heat pumps as gas heating loses ground
  • NRW.BANK survey of 127 housing firms in North Rhine-Westphalia shows a shift toward heat pumps, with district heating second in retrofit plans.
  • Gas boilers are losing relevance as owners accelerate decarbonization despite challenging market conditions.
  • Participation in municipal heat planning rose to nearly 60% in 2026, up from 50% in 2025 and below 40% in 2024.
  • New-build investment sentiment stayed mostly negative, pressured by construction costs, capital-market conditions, capacity shortages across builders and trades.
  • Public housing support gained importance for 71% of projects, up from 56% in 2025, helped by low rates, long tenors, higher repayment waivers.


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