HireLocal Home Energy Upgrade Cost Index — Q2 2026: Heat Pumps, EV Chargers & Solar Across 5 Countries
Q2 2026 installation costs for residential heat pumps, Level 2 EV chargers, rooftop solar, and home battery storage across the US, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus. Air-source heat pump installations in the US averaged $4,500–$12,000 before incentives; IRA tax credits reduce out-of-pocket by 30%. Polish installations ran PLN 25,000–55,000, with Czyste Powietrze covering up to 60%. EV Level 2 charger installs ranged $500–$2,500 in the US, often under €1,000 in Europe. Updated June 2026.
Key findings
- Median US air-source heat pump installation cost was $4,500–$12,000 in Q2 2026, with the IRA Section 25D tax credit covering 30% (up to $2,000) for qualifying systems.
- Polish heat pump installations (air-source, 8–12 kW) ranged PLN 25,000–55,000; the Czyste Powietrze program reimbursed 30–60% depending on income tier.
- Dutch heat pump costs averaged €6,000–€14,000 installed; the ISDE subsidy covered €1,300–€3,400 per unit, and demand outpaced installer capacity by an estimated 20%.
- Spanish air-source heat pump installations (split type) ran €3,500–€9,000 including IVA; MOVES III and regional grants offset €1,000–€3,000.
- Residential Level 2 EV charger installation (including new 240V circuit) cost $500–$2,500 in the US, with utility rebates of $200–$500 available in 22 states.
- European EV charger installations (wallbox + single-phase circuit) typically ran €300–€1,200; the Netherlands and Poland were the cheapest markets due to standardized installations.
- Rooftop solar (6 kW residential system) averaged $12,000–$18,000 in the US before the 30% IRA credit; PLN 20,000–32,000 in Poland with Mój Prąd rebates.
- Home battery storage (10–13 kWh) added $8,000–$15,000 in the US; European markets ranged €5,000–€12,000 with adoption highest in the Netherlands and Spain.
Reference pricing table
| Service | City | Range | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump — air-source installed | National avg., Verenigde Staten | $4,500–$12,000 | +3% | EnergyStar 2025 + HomeAdvisor 2025 |
| Heat pump — air-source installed | Warsaw, Polen | PLN 25,000–PLN 55,000 | -5% | InstalReporter 2025 + GUS 2024 |
| Heat pump — air-source installed | Amsterdam, Nederland | €6,000–€14,000 | +2% | Milieu Centraal 2025 + CBS 2024 |
| Heat pump — air-source installed | Madrid, Spanje | €3,500–€9,000 | -2% | IDAE 2025 + Habitissimo 2025 |
| Heat pump — air-source installed | Limassol, Cyprus | €3,000–€7,000 | — | MECIT 2025 + market sampling |
| EV charger — Level 2 installed | National avg., Verenigde Staten | $500–$2,500 | — | EnergyStar 2025 + HomeAdvisor 2025 |
| EV charger — wallbox installed | Amsterdam, Nederland | €300–€900 | — | RVO 2025 + Charge Point statistics |
| EV charger — wallbox installed | Warsaw, Polen | PLN 2,000–PLN 5,000 | — | AFiD 2025 + market sampling |
| Solar — 6 kW residential system | National avg., Verenigde Staten | $12,000–$18,000 | -8% | SEIA Q1 2026 + EnergySage 2025 |
| Solar — 6 kW residential system | Warsaw, Polen | PLN 20,000–PLN 32,000 | -12% | IEO 2025 + Mój Prąd statistics |
| Battery — 10 kWh home storage | National avg., Verenigde Staten | $8,000–$15,000 | -10% | LBNL 2025 + EnergySage 2025 |
Methodology & sources
Installation cost ranges are compiled from publicly cited sources: EnergyStar and HomeAdvisor (US), InstalReporter and GUS (Poland), Milieu Centraal and CBS (Netherlands), IDAE and Habitissimo (Spain), MECIT and ETEK (Cyprus). Subsidy amounts reflect programs active as of June 2026. All costs include standard labor and materials for a typical single-family residential installation. Ranges exclude luxury, commercial, and ground-source geothermal systems unless noted. VAT/IVA/BTW is included where standard practice in the country. YoY changes are approximate, reflecting the direction and magnitude of installed-cost trends rather than exact pricing survey comparisons.
How to cite this report
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