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Attractive subsidies for renovation measures in 2024
On January 1, 2024, the Federal Funding Guideline for Efficient Individual Building Measures (BEG EM) came into force. The existing funding programs for energy consulting (EBN and EBW), federal funding for efficient heating networks (BEW), and funding for energy and resource efficiency in industry (EEW) will continue to be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the provisional budget.
From January 19, 2024, it will again be possible to submit applications for the BEW program and energy consulting and have them approved. Applications for the EEW can be resubmitted after the guidelines have been updated, which is expected to be on February 15, 2024.
Renovation subsidies for individual measures at a glance
The federal subsidy for efficient buildings – individual measures (BEG EM) provides the following grants for individual measures:
- Measures on the building envelope (e.g., exterior walls, roof surfaces, replacement of doors and windows): 20 percent
- Building services (e.g., installation, replacement, or optimization of ventilation and air conditioning systems): 20 percent
- Renewable energies for heating (e.g., heat pumps, biomass systems, hybrid heating systems, or solar thermal systems): 20 to 45 percent
- Measures to optimize heating (e.g., hydraulic balancing or replacement of heating pumps): 20 percent
Energy-efficient renovation without loans
Energy-efficient renovations, from insulation to heating system replacement, are costly. For this reason, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) offers homeowners an attractive investment subsidy through the Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings program. Individual Measures (BEG EM). This applies to individual renovation work on single-family and two-family houses or condominiums as well as non-residential buildings, including those listed as historic monuments. The subsidy rate varies between 20 and 45 percent of the eligible expenses for each measure, including necessary ancillary work such as the removal and disposal of old heating systems. For residential buildings, the subsidy is limited to a maximum of €60,000 per residential unit.
In addition, applicants can apply to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) for funding for specialist planning and construction supervision if they are implementing individual measures. Renovations carried out in accordance with an individual renovation roadmap (iSFP) for complete renovation are eligible for additional funding of five percent.
Consulting is key
It is advisable to take advantage of the "Federal funding for energy consulting for residential buildings (on-site consulting, individual renovation roadmap)" provided by the BMWK. You should seek comprehensive advice from a certified energy consultant right from the start.
When applying for energy consulting, please note that the building application or building notification for the residential building in question must have been submitted at least ten years before the date of application for renovation. The application for energy consulting is submitted to the BAFA by the certified energy consultant.
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