The has criticized the nation's heating system replacement funding as confusing and socially untargeted. An examination of programs in and from 2020 to 2024 revealed that combined subsidies could exceed 100 percent.
The spent 1.7 billion euros to fund 162,000 heating replacements, yet the system remains inefficient. Redundant contact points and separate application processes at federal, state, and municipal levels have led to significant over-funding.
To improve efficiency, the Court of Audit recommends a one-stop shop for applications and new legal solutions for multi-story buildings. Streamlining these measures is essential to maintain the rising replacement rate and prevent future funding exhaustion.