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Checked 2026-09-30

🏠 Grants for a heat pump or insulation in Denmark: where do I apply?

The short answer

Most countries support home renovation with grants, tax credits or cheap loans. The schemes change often, so always check the official portal before you order work.

📜 The rules in Denmark

Grants for heat pumps and insulation

Energistyrelsen's Varmepumpepuljen gives a subsidy to replace an oil, gas, electric or biomass heating system with a heat pump. Your home must be a year-round home you own, outside areas with (planned) district heating. Get approval before you start.

  • In 2026 the grant is 27,000 kr for an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump, handed out first come, first served (page updated 2 July 2026). (sparenergi.dk)
  • SparEnergi also lists the Energirenoveringspuljen (insulation, ventilation, windows) and a scrapping scheme for old boilers. (sparenergi.dk)
  • Switching to district heating: the Fjernvarmepuljen pays district heating companies up to 40,000 kr per converted oil or gas boiler (applications 1 Sept–30 Nov 2026). Households do not apply themselves; ask your district heating company. (ens.dk)
SparEnergi (Energistyrelsen)Official portal where you apply for Energistyrelsen's home energy grants🔗 sparenergi.dk
Official source: sparenergi.dk · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. Find the national schemeThe official schemes in Denmark and who runs them are listed below.
  2. Check the conditions before you orderMany grants must be requested before the work starts, and often need a certified installer or an energy audit.
  3. Get quotesAsk for several quotes that state the equipment and the performance the scheme requires.
  4. Apply on the official portalUse only the official website below. Keep invoices and certificates for the payout or a check.

📇 Who to contact

SparEnergi (Energistyrelsen)Official portal where you apply for Energistyrelsen's home energy grants🔗 sparenergi.dk/privat/soeg-tilskud

❓ Questions

Can I still apply after the work is done?

Often not. Many schemes require the application before the work starts. Check the official portal.

Is there extra help on a low income?

Some schemes pay more to low-income households. The portal below explains who qualifies.

Someone offers to handle the grant for me. Is that safe?

Be careful with door-to-door or phone offers. Check the company and apply through the official portal.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

🧭 Is this still correct?

We check this information carefully, but phone numbers, websites and rules change — and sometimes we get something wrong. Spotted a mistake or a change? Let us know below.

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