Proportion of modern heating systems in Rhineland-Palatinate has risen slightly
The proportion of modern heating systems in households in Rhineland-Palatinate has risen slightly. This year, 17% of households are using heating systems that are less than five years old, compared to 13.6% in 2019, as the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) announced on Friday in a study entitled "How does Rhineland-Palatinate heat?".
Modernization was carried out in apartment buildings in particular, with the number of new heating systems soaring from 5.6 to 27.8 percent. In contrast, the proportion of single and two-family homes actually fell by almost three percentage points to 15.7%.
While in 2019 almost one in four households still heated their rooms with a heating system that was at least 25 years old, this figure has now fallen to 15.6%. Overall, the average age of a heating system in Rhineland-Palatinate fell from 17.2 years (2019) to 13.9 years (2023). The proportion of gas and oil heating systems fell slightly by around two percentage points each during this period. An electric heat pump is in operation in 4.1% of households this year, an increase of 1.6 percentage points.
The most common additional heating source is still a fireplace, although it has lost some of its popularity. This year, it heats 39.7% of households, compared to 35.9% in 2019. Solar thermal energy became significantly more popular with an increase of ten points to 16.3%.
The rise in modern heating systems in Rhineland-Palatinate could lead to reduced energy consumption and fewer greenhouse gas emissions, contributing positively to climate change mitigation efforts. With more consumers opting for newer, energy-efficient heating solutions, there's potential for a significant decrease in household living costs due to lowered energy bills.
Source: www.dpa.com
