Many homeowners are spoiled for choice when it comes to which heating system to install.
A year ago, the answer to that would certainly have been gas heating more often than it is now.
Several effects have driven this change, which will probably lead away from fossil fuels and towards environmentally friendly heat pumps.
Last year, a surge in demand around the world caused rising energy prices and higher gas costs.
Since many local suppliers have long-term contracts, this price pressure will only reach all end customers with a delay.
The Russian attack on Ukraine is now also calling into question Russian energy supplies.
Who wants to buy oil and gas from a warmonger?
In addition, the traffic light alliance wants to prescribe only new heating systems with a high proportion of green energy as early as 2024.
Which type of heating is the cheapest clearly depends on the condition of the individual house.
Higher gas prices make it more expensive to operate a gas heating system and make climate-friendly alternatives more attractive.
With this price development, the market is ensuring that the choice of heating system is likely to fall more often than before on the heat pump – and without being forced to do so.