The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry on Tuesday approved changes to the “conserve and upgrade for businesses and other entities” grant scheme.
The scheme aims to provide support for energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings and facilities.
According to the announcement, this measure, funded with a budget of €19 million, will run until December 31, 2026.
Eligible participants include both new and established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
According to the ministry, this is the second call under the current scheme. Its implementation required adjustments to align with updated rules on state aid, specifically the guidelines set out by the European Commission in the relevant regulation.
The initiative aims to support energy-saving measures in buildings and facilities that currently consume high levels of energy, with a goal to cut primary energy use by at least 30 per cent.
Additional support under the scheme includes minor grants for non-profit organisations, based on the European Commission’s 2023 de minimis regulation, which covers funding for investments in non-profit spaces where no economic activity takes place.
It also offers SMEs financial support to acquire new machinery and equipment, especially for projects located in mountainous or disadvantaged areas, where these expenses are eligible for increased aid.
The budget for these minor grants has been set at €5 million, and they will be available until December 31, 2030.
