Government Support for Households 2026: Broader Opportunities for Safe and Economical Heating

A heat pump, pellet boiler or a combination of both systems — the new support conditions allow you to choose the most suitable solution for your home.

Latvian households now have broader opportunities to modernise their heating and reduce dependence on a single energy resource. The improved government support programme covers more equipment, provides increased support for Honorary Family certificate holders and allows households to keep their existing heating source while supplementing it with a new, environmentally friendly solution.

• up to EUR 15,000 support for one project
• up to 85% of eligible costs for Honorary Families
• ≈EUR 20 million still available in the programme

According to information published by the Environmental Investment Fund, funding can be used not only to replace a fossil-fuel boiler. Replacing an inefficient wood or pellet boiler with a new pellet boiler, a central-heating pellet fireplace, a solar collector system or a heat pump will also be supported.

It is no longer mandatory to give up the existing boiler

One of the most important changes is the possibility of keeping the existing heating equipment. A household can supplement it with a heat pump or another environmentally friendly heat source and use both systems according to weather conditions, energy prices and the needs of the home.

In practice, this makes it possible to create hybrid heating: the heat pump operates efficiently in everyday use and during the shoulder seasons, while the pellet boiler can serve as an additional source on the coldest days. This approach increases household flexibility and reduces dependence on fluctuations in electricity or pellet prices.

Important: support of up to EUR 15,000 is available for one project, depending on the type of equipment, number of units and installed capacity. For Honorary Family certificate holders, the support intensity is planned to increase from 70% to 85% of eligible costs.

CTC — Swedish quality created for the Latvian climate

If the priority is long-term reliability, high energy efficiency and well-designed control of the entire system, Commodus particularly recommends CTC heat pumps. CTC is a Swedish heating technology manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience. Its equipment is developed for the Nordic climate, where stable operation at low outdoor temperatures is not an additional advantage, but a basic requirement.

CTC EcoAir 700M — a modulating air-to-water heat pump with natural R290 refrigerant. Image: CTC.

The CTC EcoAir 700M series combines A+++ energy efficiency class, quiet operation, heating and cooling, as well as natural R290 refrigerant. The unit automatically adapts its output to the building’s actual heat demand and, according to the manufacturer’s information, is designed for heating operation even down to an outdoor temperature of –25 °C.

5-year CTC warranty and local service

A high-quality unit is only half of a good result — professional design, installation and accessible service are just as important. Commodus is an authorised CTC representative in Latvia and provides the full project cycle: assessment of the building’s needs, capacity calculation, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support.

Commodus provides an official 5-year CTC warranty, giving additional security for a long-term investment. The warranty applies in accordance with the conditions of the specific offer, professional installation and maintenance.

EnergyFlex — a system that can grow together with the home

The advantage of CTC is the EnergyFlex concept. It allows the heating system to be supplemented with solar energy, a buffer tank, pool heating or another heat source. This is especially relevant after the changes to the support programme, because the homeowner can keep the pellet boiler and add a CTC heat pump without rebuilding the entire existing system.

What do Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Daikin offer?

A heating system should be selected according to the building’s heat losses, radiators or underfloor heating, the required water temperature and the electrical connection. Therefore, solutions from other well-known manufacturers may also be suitable for specific projects.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hydrolution

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hydrolution is an air-to-water heat pump system for space heating, cooling and domestic hot water preparation. It extracts heat energy from outdoor air and transfers it to the home’s water-based heating system.

Daikin Altherma

The Daikin Altherma range includes low-, medium- and high-temperature solutions. This makes it possible to select a system for underfloor heating, low-temperature radiators or certain renovation projects.

CTC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Daikin have different system architectures, control options and model ranges. A Commodus specialist can compare them in the conditions of a specific home, but we particularly value CTC’s Swedish engineering, flexible EnergyFlex control, suitability for the Nordic climate and the 5-year warranty provided by Commodus.

If a heat pump is not the best option: modern pellet boilers

In a house with an existing high-temperature radiator system, limited electrical connection capacity or a convenient place for pellet storage, a modern pellet boiler can be a rational solution. Unlike a traditional wood boiler, it automatically feeds fuel, ignites the pellets and modulates output according to heat demand.

NBE RTB — automated pellet heating

The Danish-developed NBE RTB, or Ready to Burn, pellet boilers are intended for users who want to automate solid-fuel heating as much as possible. Depending on the model and configuration, the system offers automatic cleaning, ash removal, oxygen control, a modulating burner and remote monitoring.

OPOP Biopel — a compact and practical solution

OPOP Biopel pellet boilers combine automatic fuel feeding, electronic ignition and output regulation. Biopel Mini and Mini Tower models are also suitable for boiler rooms with limited space, while additional equipment can reduce the need for everyday maintenance.

OPOP Biopel Mini automatic pellet boiler. Image: OPOP.

Which solution should you choose?

• CTC heat pump — if premium quality, quiet and automatic operation, flexible system expansion and a 5-year warranty are important.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or Daikin heat pump — if the technical parameters of a specific series are better suited to the home’s heating system or project requirements.
• NBE RTB pellet boiler — if powerful, automated pellet heating with extensive control options is required.
• OPOP Biopel pellet boiler — if compact size, automatic operation and adaptability to an existing boiler room are important.
• Hybrid system — if you want to combine the everyday efficiency of a heat pump with the security reserve of an existing or new boiler.

The decision should not be based only on the floor area of the house or the rated capacity of the unit. Before purchasing, it is necessary to calculate the building’s heat losses, assess the required heating water temperature, electrical connection, hot water consumption and the condition of the existing system.

What should you know about applying?

The programme is available to residents throughout Latvia. If the equipment was installed from 9 March 2022 onwards, but the application has not yet been submitted, the LVIF publication indicates a transition period until the end of 2026. Under the new rules, costs incurred from the date these rules enter into force will be eligible for application.

Before ordering equipment, it is mandatory to check the current rules, eligible costs and the compliance of the specific model. The presence of a brand or model in a retailer’s offer does not in itself guarantee receipt of funding.

Frequently asked questions

Can I really keep the old wood boiler?

Yes. The requirement to give up the existing heating unit has been removed from the programme. The old boiler may be kept and used as a reserve or additional heat source.

I have an old pellet boiler. Can I receive support for a new one?

Yes, if the existing boiler is inefficient and the project meets the other programme conditions. Replacement of an existing wood or pellet boiler with a new pellet boiler, a central-heating pellet fireplace, a solar collector system or a heat pump is supported.

How much support can I receive?

Up to EUR 15,000 can be received for one project, depending on the type of equipment, number of units and installed capacity. For holders of the Latvian Honorary Family certificate, the support intensity is planned at 85% of eligible costs. Other households are subject to the programme’s basic intensity, which must be checked in the current rules.

Will annual reports need to be submitted after the equipment is installed?

For heat energy production equipment — no. For households that have installed such equipment with programme support, the requirement for annual monitoring and submission of monitoring reports has been cancelled.

Heat pump or pellet boiler — which should I choose?

If the house is well insulated and has underfloor heating or low-temperature radiators, a heat pump usually provides very efficient and convenient heating. If the existing system requires a high flow temperature, the electrical connection capacity is limited or a suitable boiler room is available, it is worth considering a pellet boiler. A combined system can provide the greatest flexibility, but the final choice should be based on the building’s heat loss and cost calculation.

Can a heat pump be used together with a pellet boiler?

Yes. For example, a CTC heat pump can be integrated with NBE RTB, OPOP Biopel or an existing heating boiler if the correct hydraulic scheme has been designed and the control of both units has been coordinated. The heat pump can provide base heating, while the boiler provides additional capacity on the coldest days.

Will any CTC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Daikin or pellet boiler model receive support?

No, the brand name alone does not guarantee compliance. Before purchasing, it is necessary to check the technical specifications of the specific model, installation requirements, eligible costs and the other current programme conditions.

From what point can costs be submitted for support?

Under the new conditions, costs incurred from the date the new rules enter into force will be eligible for submission. For equipment installed earlier, from 9 March 2022 onwards, LVIF has indicated a transition period — if the application has not yet been submitted, it must be submitted by the end of 2026.

Why is a heat loss calculation needed before choosing equipment?

The calculation helps select the correct equipment capacity and forecast its operation in a specific home. Equipment that is too large or too small may operate inefficiently, increase costs and fail to provide the expected comfort.

Use the support thoughtfully

Commodus will help compare solutions, calculate the required capacity and prepare a suitable offer for the home — from a high-quality CTC heat pump to an NBE RTB or OPOP Biopel pellet boiler and a combined heating system.