Heat pump costs in the Netherlands in 2026

What does a heat pump cost in the Netherlands in 2026?

A useful answer starts with a specific system and home. As Dutch national reference figures, Milieu Centraal states approximately €6,200 for a 4 kW hybrid heat pump connected to an existing boiler and approximately €12,000 for an 8 kW all-electric air-to-water heat pump. Both include VAT and installation, before subsidy.

These are examples for homes in the Netherlands, not quotations from warmtepompkiezen.nl and not a guarantee for your property. Capacity, pipework, electrical panel, radiators, noise measures and accessibility can change the final price.

Dutch price examples

Example system	Price incl. VAT and installation	ISDE in example	Net calculation amount
Hybrid, 4 kW, existing boiler	€6,200	€2,125	€4,075
Hybrid, 4 kW, with new boiler	€8,300	€2,125	€6,175
All-electric air-to-water, 8 kW	€12,000	€3,025	€8,975
All-electric ground source, 8 kW	€30,000	€4,425	€25,575

Sources: Milieu Centraal on hybrid heat pumps and Milieu Centraal on all-electric heat pumps, checked on 30 July 2026.

The subsidy figures belong to the example appliances. The amount for your model is shown alongside its meldcode in the current RVO list.

Hybrid heat pump

The €6,200 reference covers a 4 kW hybrid heat pump with outdoor unit, installed alongside an existing central-heating boiler. With a new boiler included, the reference is approximately €8,300.

For a moderately insulated Dutch corner house, Milieu Centraal models a fall from 1,360 to 680 m3 of gas and a rise from 310 to 1,925 kWh of electricity per year. At its long-term energy prices, the saving is approximately €600 per year. Extra pipework, an electrical circuit, boiler replacement or noise measures can increase the quotation.

All-electric air-to-water

The reference for an installed 8 kW all-electric air-to-water system with outdoor unit is €12,000. After the €3,025 example subsidy, the net calculation amount is €8,975. A hot-water cylinder, larger radiators or convectors, insulation work or a heavier electricity connection may be additional.

For a well-insulated Dutch corner house with two residents, Milieu Centraal uses an old situation of 950 m3 of gas and 250 kWh of electricity. The heat pump uses 3,400 kWh in the example. Including removal of the fixed gas connection charge, the saving is approximately €1,000 per year. Also read heat pumps in existing Dutch homes.

Ground-source heat pump

For an installed 8 kW all-electric ground-source heat pump, Milieu Centraal states €30,000 and an example subsidy of €4,425. Plot, soil, drilling and permits determine feasibility. A single national payback claim is therefore not appropriate.

What should a quotation specify?

Ask every provider to specify the same items:

• brand, exact model, capacity and ISDE meldcode;
• indoor unit, outdoor unit and any hot-water or buffer cylinder;
• pipework, penetrations, drainage and electrical connection;
• changes to the electrical panel, radiators or underfloor heating;
• noise assessment and measures for the outdoor unit;
• commissioning, hydraulic balancing and handover documents;
• warranty, maintenance, breakdown service and excluded work.

Also request a heat-loss calculation. An undersized system can reduce comfort; an unnecessarily large one costs more and may operate less smoothly.

Payback period: verifiable examples

A simple payback period divides the net investment after subsidy by the annual energy saving. It excludes maintenance, finance, replacement and future price changes.

Hybrid: €4,075 divided by approximately €600 gives about 6.8 years. If a new boiler is also required, compare the combined project with replacing the boiler without a heat pump.

All-electric air-to-water: €8,975 divided by approximately €1,000 gives about 9 years. This assumes a well-insulated corner house and includes removal of the fixed gas charge.

Use our Dutch heat pump calculator with your consumption and energy prices. Its range is indicative and does not replace a home survey.

Energy prices and solar panels

For investment decisions, Milieu Centraal uses average long-term prices for 2026-2040: €1.37 per m3 of gas and €0.21 per kWh of electricity. Your current contract may differ. Solar panels do not make all heat-pump electricity free, because solar generation and winter heating demand often occur at different times.

ISDE: check the appliance

RVO provides at least €500 subsidy for an eligible (hybrid) heat pump, but the amount depends on the appliance. Before purchase, check the meldcode and amount in the current RVO list. Then read our ISDE application guide.

Comparing installers

Have the home assessed, request a heat-loss calculation, compare identical cost items and verify the meldcode yourself. Consider noise, controls, warranty, maintenance and breakdown support as well as price.

Warmtepompkiezen.nl displays businesses and public business information to support your shortlist. We do not sell installations and a profile is not a quality certificate. Browse installers by Dutch province.

Sources and method

This page was checked on 30 July 2026. Prices and energy scenarios come from Milieu Centraal; subsidy rules and meldcodes come from RVO. A home survey and itemised quotation remain necessary for personal advice.