The new heating law, which allows the installation of gas and oil heating systems even after 2045, is causing mixed reactions among the customers of Albert Kohl, a heating installer from Bobingen. Many customers are asking whether they can continue using their existing heating systems, but often opt for more modern alternatives such as heat pumps or pellet heating systems. Kohl emphasizes that fossil heating systems are viewed as too expensive in the long run.
"The last new oil boiler was installed by me in 2025; not a single one in 2026," Kohl explains. The political back-and-forth surrounding the heating law has unsettled many customers. To alleviate these uncertainties, Kohl focuses on thorough consultations, presenting various technical options and scenarios for the coming years.
Technically, in "99 out of 100 cases," the installation of an alternative heating system is possible. "People are really not interested in oil anymore," says Kohl. Only in a few exceptional cases is it not feasible to install an alternative system. Nevertheless, he considers it acceptable to continue installing gas or oil heating systems in emergencies, ideally in combination with a hybrid solution.
Kohl highlights that adapting the heating system to the individual needs of customers is crucial. However, in the long term, better technology will prevail, similar to how smartphones have replaced old mobile phones. "It is a technology that is completely future-proof," says Kohl.
