Update on funding for energy and resource efficiency
To increase investment in climate protection measures, the federal subsidy for energy and resource efficiency in the economy (EEW) has been amended. We have compiled all the changes for you.
Subsidies
Research partners for carbon-neutral process heat
Are you currently planning actions to decarbonize process heat generation or would you like to be a pioneer in carbon-neutral heat supply? A funded project aims to accelerate the use of energy-efficient, carbon-neutral process heat solutions.
Funding program “Climate Protection Contracts” launched
With the new “Climate Protection Contracts” (Klimaschutzverträge) funding program, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is supporting companies in the energy-intensive industries.
Energy cost containment program launched
Energy-intensive and trade-intensive companies have been able to apply to the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). The goal is to support companies that are particularly hard hit by high energy prices.
Climate-friendly production – public subsidies for concepts
DUO PLAST AG has set out on the path to climate neutrality. For this purpose, ÖKOTEC is developing a transformation concept with a roadmap of measures for climate-friendly production together with the stretch film manufacturer.
ÖKOTEC launches five networks in 2021
Energy efficiency networks have been an integral part of ÖKOTEC’s business since its beginnings over 22 years ago. Over 50 networks have been accompanied by our team of experts in various roles.
New BMWK “Transformation Concepts” subsidy
The new BMWi subsidy “Transformation Concepts” is launched: It supports companies on their way to climate neutrality. They receive a funding rate of 50% for their concept, the maximum funding amount is €80,000.*
Project office savings meter commissioned
The pilot program Savings Meter (“Einsparzähler”) of the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control funds digital business models for energy efficiency. Since January 2021, the Project Office has been supporting program realization.
New support program for energy-intensive industries
The “Decarbonization in Industry” program of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) helps energy-intensive industries to largely and permanently reduce process-related greenhouse gases through the use of innovative technologies.
Outlook Energy Efficiency Funding Competition
Companies from a variety of industries submitted a wide range of energy-efficient measures and plan to invest around €19.5 million to increase energy efficiency in order to save around 16,000 tons of CO2 per year.
Waste heat utilization in the steel mill – Georgsmarienhütte GmbH
The German Energy Agency’s (dena) “Lighthouses CO2 savings in industry” project aims to publicize economic energy efficiency potential and proven measures for waste heat utilization. This example shows the use of waste heat in a steel mill.