General subsidies and funding opportunities: Nationwide subsidies for energy advice

The Federal subsidies for energy consulting offer financial support to private individuals and companies to take advantage of professional consulting services. The aim is to increase energy efficiency, optimise the use of renewable energies and reduce energy costs in the long term.

Objectives of the energy consulting grants

Increasing energy efficiency: Identifying potential savings in buildings, processes and systems.

Promoting renewable energies: Support in the planning and integration of environmentally friendly technologies.

Climate protection: Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions through sustainable energy concepts.

What is subsidised

Energy consulting for residential buildings:

Analysis of energy consumption and development of measures to improve energy efficiency

Support in the planning of energy-related refurbishments, such as insulation, window replacement or heating replacement.

Energy consulting for companies:

Identification of potential savings in production and operating processes

Support with the integration of renewable energies and modern energy management systems.

Support programmes and implementation planning:

Advice on utilising further funding opportunities, e.g. for investments in sustainable technologies.

Funding amount and conditions

Funding amount:

Up to 80% of the consultancy costs can be reimbursed. be reimbursed

Maximum funding amounts vary depending on the type of consultation (residential building or company)

Funding conditions:

The consultation must be carried out by a recognised energy consultant.

The subsidy applies to new buildings, renovations and existing buildings.

Advantages of the grants

Cost efficiency: Reduction in expenditure on professional consultancy services.

Individualised solutions: Tailored recommendations for greater energy efficiency and sustainability.

Long-term savings: Identification of measures that permanently reduce energy costs.

How to apply

Choosing an energy consultant:

Choose a certified consultant from the official list of the funding agency.

Carry out a consultation:

The consultant analyses your energy consumption and prepares an individual report.

Submit the application:

Submit the subsidy application to the relevant body, usually via your energy consultant.

Receive the grant:

Once the grant has been approved, the subsidy is paid out directly or deducted from the consultation costs.

Who can use the grants

Private individuals: For residential buildings, single-family homes or apartment blocks.

Companies: Especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to implement energy efficiency projects.

Municipalities and institutions: For energy refurbishment projects and efficiency improvements.

Examples of subsidised measures

For private individuals:

Advice on the installation of photovoltaic systems, heat pumps or energy-efficient heating systems

For companies:

Optimisation of production processes through energy-efficient machines or LED lighting systems.

Conclusion: Save energy with professional support

The federal grants for energy consulting are a valuable aid for developing and implementing sustainable energy concepts. They give both private individuals and companies access to high-quality advice and create the basis for long-term energy savings and environmental protection.

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