Bundesverband Wärmepumpe

What Bundesverband Wärmepumpe does

Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP) is the German trade association for the heat pump industry, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Berlin at Hauptstraße 3. As a registered association (eingetragener Verein), it represents over 1,400 member companies across the full heat pump value chain — manufacturers, installers, planners, and energy suppliers — and functions as an informant, advisor, and mediator between industry, policymakers, and consumers. Its core activities span four revenue streams: recurring membership fees, paid professional training and certification (including VDI-MT 4645 Blatt 1 courses, WP-Online-Training, E-Learning for energy consultants, and the Fachbetrieb Wärmepumpe credential), the annual FORUM Wärmepumpe conference (24th edition in November 2026 in Berlin), and the sale of technical publications. The organization also maintains a suite of free web-based planning and calculation tools — WPSim for system simulation, Schallrechner for noise assessment per TA Lärm, Netzrechner for §14a EnWG calculations, Heizlastrechner, JAZ-Rechner, Förderrechner, and the Förderrechner/Fördernavigator for subsidy guidance — which together form the consumer-facing digital backbone of the waermepumpe.de portal and route demand toward certified member installers. Distribution is primarily through the waermepumpe.de website, the Fachpartnersuche specialist directory, social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook), and the 'warmwerden' consumer awareness campaign; commercial operations are partially conducted through a wholly-owned subsidiary, BWP Marketing & Service GmbH.

Name

Bundesverband Wärmepumpe

Legal name

Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V.

Website

https://waermepumpe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bundesverband Wärmepumpe (BWP) is the German heat pump industry trade association, serving 1,400+ member companies across the value chain via training, VDI 4645 certification, the annual FORUM Wärmepumpe conference, policy advocacy, and free consumer-facing planning and subsidy tools on waermepumpe.de.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heat Pump Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Heat pump association
• Renewable heating advocacy
• HVAC professional training
• Heat pump certification
• Heating industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: BWP generates revenue through membership fees from over 1,400 member companies across the heat pump value chain, including manufacturers, installers, planners, and energy suppliers.
2. Training and Certification: Revenue from training programs including WP-Online-Training, E-Learning for energy consultants, VDI-MT 4645 Blatt 1 courses, and specialized courses for large buildings and networks.
3. Event Revenue: Annual FORUM Wärmepumpe conference (largest heat pump industry event in Germany), ticket sales, and exhibition fees.
4. Publications: Sale of professional publications, technical documentation, and reference materials through the publications section.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP) is the German trade association for the heat pump industry, representing more than 1,400 member companies across the entire value chain, including manufacturers, installers, planners, and energy suppliers. The association delivers standardized professional training and certification (notably VDI 4645 Blatt 1), web-based planning and calculation tools (such as WPSim simulation, Schallrechner noise calculator, Netzrechner grid calculator, and subsidy navigators), consumer-facing information resources, industry advocacy, and the annual FORUM Wärmepumpe conference.

Product overview

Bundesverband Wärmepumpe (BWP) operates as a professional association and information platform for the German heat pump industry, rather than a product company with commercial offerings. The organization provides an ecosystem of planning and calculation tools (WPSim simulation, Netzrechner grid calculator, Schallrechner noise calculator, Heizkörperrechner, Heizlastrechner, JAZ-Rechner), subsidy navigation tools (Fördernavigator, Förderrechner), professional training programs (WP-Online-Training, E-Learning, VDI 4645 certifications), and networking platforms (FORUM Wärmepumpe conference, BWP Blog, Fachpartnersuche partner finder). These tools serve consumers, trade professionals, energy consultants, and municipalities seeking information on heat pump technology, planning, subsidies, and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WP-Online-Training Online training program for heat pump professionals covering installation, planning, and technical topics, targeted at installers, HVAC contractors, and energy consultants in Germany.
• E-Learning Energieberater E-learning platform designed for energy consultants to develop heat pump expertise, including planning, subsidy guidance, and integration with renewable energy systems.
• Schulungen nach VDI-MT 4645 Blatt 1 Certification training courses based on VDI Guideline MT 4645 Blatt 1 for the planning and installation of heat pump systems in buildings, providing a recognized professional credential for installers and planners.
• FORUM Wärmepumpe Annual flagship industry conference bringing together heat pump professionals, manufacturers, policymakers, and academia for knowledge exchange, networking, and exhibition. The 24th edition is scheduled for November 2026 in Berlin.
• WPSim Web-based simulation tool for pre-planning of heat pump systems that determines operational behavior from parameters such as weather data and heating load profiles, generating key figures and diagrams for installers and planners.
• Schallrechner (Noise Calculator) Web-based noise calculator that assesses noise emissions of air-water heat pumps according to TA Lärm (Technical Instructions on Noise), enabling estimation of noise immissions at protected rooms or determination of required distance from heat pumps.
• Netzrechner (Network Calculator) Web-based grid calculator for §14a EnWG (Energy Industry Act) calculations, determining remuneration and minimum power draw requirements for controllable thermal energy systems used by heat pump installers and grid operators.
• Heizlastrechner Web-based heating load calculator for determining building heating requirements used in heat pump sizing and planning by professionals.
• JAZ-Rechner Web-based annual performance factor (Jahresarbeitszahl, JAZ) calculator for evaluating heat pump efficiency across operating scenarios.
• Heizkörperrechner Web-based radiator calculator for determining appropriate heat emitter specifications when designing heat pump systems for lower flow temperatures.
• Klimakarte Web-based climate map tool providing regional climate data for heat pump planning and design decisions across German regions.
• Lösungsnavigator Web-based solution navigator tool that helps installers and homeowners identify appropriate heat pump configurations based on building and user requirements.
• Kältemittelreferenz Web-based refrigerant reference tool providing detailed information on refrigerants used in heat pump systems for installers and planners.
• Förderrechner Web-based calculator tool for computing potential subsidy amounts and incentives applicable to specific heat pump projects.
• Fördernavigator Web-based navigation tool that helps consumers and installers identify applicable subsidies and federal/state funding programs for heat pump installations.
• Fachpartnersuche Web-based directory tool allowing consumers and businesses to locate certified heat pump specialists, installers, and planners within BWP's qualified partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58.4 million tons of CO2 savings in Europe through heat pumps in the last 20 years

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fachvereinigung Wärmepumpen Schweiz (Swiss Heat Pump Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026BWP co-organizes the International Large Heat Pump Congress in Zürich with the Swiss Fachvereinigung. The 10th International Congress is scheduled for September 2026, marking an ongoing collaborative relationship for industry knowledge exchange.
• European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWP collaborates with EHPA on market reporting and European industry initiatives. The EHPA Market Report 2026 provides European heat pump sales data that BWP references. EHPA also awards the European Quality Label for Heat Pumps, which BWP promotes through its network.
• VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWP offers training programs based on VDI Guideline MT 4645 Blatt 1 for heat pump systems in buildings. This certification is a key professional credential for installers and planners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute): US trade association representing HVACR and water heating equipment manufacturers. Comparable as an industry body with standards, certification, and advocacy, though broader in scope and geographic focus than BWP.
• Verband der zentralen Heizungswirtschaft (VdZ): German central heating industry association covering heating operators, utilities, and contractors. Comparable as a German industry body with overlapping installer and policy advocacy, though broader in scope than heat pumps alone.
• ASHRAE: Global building systems industry society covering HVAC&R, with standards, certification, and advocacy. Comparable as a professional association serving HVAC practitioners, though much larger and broader than BWP's heat pump focus.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Heizungsindustrie (BDH): Germany's broader heating industry association representing boiler, heat pump, and HVAC manufacturers. Comparable as a lobbying and standards body for the German heating sector, with overlapping member companies and policy priorities.

Emerging players

• GPP (Gesellschaft für Planung und Praxis Wärmepumpen): German heat pump planning and practice society focused on installer and planner training. Comparable as a German heat pump association focused on technical training and certification, with narrower geographic scope than BWP.

Regional players

• Association pour le développement de la Pompe à Chaleur (AFPAC): French heat pump industry association promoting heat pump adoption in France. Comparable as a national trade association with the same installer/manufacturer membership model and consumer/professional education mission.
• Fachvereinigung Wärmepumpen Schweiz (FWS): Swiss national heat pump association that co-organizes the International Large Heat Pump Congress with BWP. Operates the same association model (training, certification, advocacy) in a neighboring but non-overlapping geography.

Direct peers

• Heat Pump Association (UK): UK national heat pump association representing manufacturers, installers, and distributors. Comparable as a national-level trade association with the same member categories, training, and advocacy role in a different geography.
• European Heat Pump Association (EHPA): Pan-European heat pump industry association that partners with BWP on market reporting and standards. Directly comparable as a trade association serving the same industry across Europe, with overlapping membership and joint advocacy.

Others

• IEA Heat Pump Centre (HPT TCP): International Energy Agency technology collaboration programme for heat pumps, providing research, market data, and policy support. Comparable as an industry coordination and knowledge-sharing body for the global heat pump sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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