Funding for environmentally friendly heating: What now?

Funding for environmentally friendly heating: What now?

Martin Zauner, Österreich - The current developments in the field of renewable energies throw a dangerous light on grants in Austria. In recent years, numerous households have benefited from attractive grants to replace their oil or gas heating with sustainable systems such as pellets or heat pumps. But now the federal funding is exhausted, which means that many consumers are faced with a difficult decision. According to Orf Salzburg , the loss of grants could not only lead to a decline in applications at the state level, but also significantly reduce potential investments in new windows and insulation.

The uncertainty is great, especially in the country's energy consultations, which report that many interested applicants are unsettled. Instead of investing in more modern heating systems, many feel held by the funding stop. If the grants are not increased again, this could also endanger the implementation of the long -term climate goals. However, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWI) has launched a new program "Heating with Renewable Energies", which promoted the installation of renewable heating systems by the end of 2020, as part of federal funding for efficient buildings (BEG EM). The bafa , where the applicants have detailed guidelines available. The attractive funding rates that offer up to 40% for the exchange of oil through sustainable heating systems are particularly noteworthy. This could be a decisive incentive for homeowners who want to switch to renewable energies. In view of these challenges, it is advisable for consumers to find out about their options and, if necessary, take advantage of free energy advice in order not to miss an opportunity and to successfully design your own energy transition.