Country · 5 min read · Updated 2026-05-08
Heat pumps in Czechia 2026 — Nová zelená úsporám
Czechia runs two parallel HP schemes: NZÚ Light (fast-track, up to 100% for low-income / seniors) and NZÚ Standard (general programme, 30–50%).
Market snapshot
Czechia has a fast-evolving heat-pump market driven by two parallel schemes under the Nová zelená úsporám (NZÚ) umbrella, run by SFŽP (State Environmental Fund). Together they cover most household profiles.
| Scheme | Audience | Cap | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZÚ Light | Seniors, low-income | up to 100% of cost · max 120 000 CZK | Paid before works · simplified docs |
| NZÚ Standard | All other households | 30–50% · max 80 000–140 000 CZK | Paid after works · full docs |
NZÚ Light is the faster of the two and covers the entire HP cost for qualifying households. NZÚ Standard provides bigger absolute amounts for ground-source installations and stacks with insulation grants and Family Houses bonuses (+10 000 CZK per child).
Climate
Prague sits in the Average zone (~3 540 HDD₁₈ and a January mean of −2.2 °C). Mountain regions (Krkonoše, Šumava) shift to Colder.
Tariffs
Electricity sits at €0.32/kWh (high by EU averages, similar to Germany/Austria), gas at €0.10/kWh. The 3.2× ratio mirrors Germany's, so Czech heat-pump economics depend heavily on subsidy access.
Recommended setup
- NZÚ Light eligible: take air-to-water HP, claim full 120 000 CZK
before installation begins
- NZÚ Standard, average household: ground-source if budget allows,
air-to-water otherwise; combine with insulation grant
- Domestic brand Master Therm has decent local support and has
niche presence in EPREL listings
Sources
- Nová zelená úsporám (verified 2026-05-07)
- Eurostat
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