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[Energy program]*: Reduce energy bills and enhance business sustainability

The Ministry of Environment and Energy, through its recently launched [energy program], aims to support businesses in reducing their energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. This program aligns with [country]’s commitment to sustainable practices and offers significant financial incentives to businesses to upgrade their facilities with energy-efficient solutions.

Available government funding for energy upgrades

This vital government initiative aims to support businesses across [country] in significantly reducing their energy consumption. By upgrading to more efficient equipment and making targeted investments in green energy solutions, businesses can:

• Reduce costs: Drastically reduce energy bills, freeing up cash for growth and investment.
• Shrink their carbon footprint: Contribute to reducing emissions and combating climate change, making the business more sustainable.
• Gain a competitive edge: Transform the business into an environmentally responsible company, attracting environmentally conscious customers.

What the program supports

The [energy program] offers significant financial support for a wide range of upgrades aimed at reducing energy consumption and emissions by at least 30%:

• Switching to heat pumps: replacing inefficient heating systems with modern heat pumps.
• Harnessing solar energy: investment in solar heating systems, taking advantage of the country’s year-round sunshine.
• Smart meters: gaining insights into the business’s energy usage and optimizing its efficiency.
• Other energy-saving interventions: supporting additional improvements to help the business achieve its emissions reduction target.

The program even covers related expenses such as transportation, installation, and configuration of the new equipment, as well as energy audits.

Generous subsidies for businesses of all sizes

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from the program. Depending on the category, businesses can receive subsidies of up to €10,000 to offset the cost of their upgrades. More specifically:

• Small businesses: submission of an application with a maximum eligible expenditure budget of €20,000 and a corresponding grant rate of 50%.
• Medium and large businesses: submission of an application with a maximum eligible expenditure budget of €25,000 and a corresponding grant rate of 40%.

Applications are open

Applications for the program have opened and are processed using the direct evaluation method through the program’s electronic platform. With a total budget of [number] and since applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, those who express their interest early increase their chances of securing funding for their business.

Who can apply?

All businesses operating in [country] can participate in the program, including one-person businesses. To be eligible, they must:

• Operate in [country].
• Have a national VAT number.
• Be active on the date of their application.
• Have been established before December 31, 2023.

Important note: The exact size of the business, determined by the number of employees and financial limits, will affect the maximum subsidy amount and the budget for eligible expenses.

For details and comprehensive information about the [energy program], including detailed eligibility criteria, how to apply, and other important information, interested parties can visit the Ministry of Environment and Energy website.