A more flexible programme

REGULATIONS to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of the programme to improve the energy efficiency of third sector enterprises financed by the Recovery Fund are being put in place with an amendment to the Programme Guide, announced yesterday.

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS pecifically, the programme, €176.75 million in total, will remain open for applications until the budget is exhausted (from 15 May 2024, which was the deadline for submission).

WHAT CHANGES

The requirement to upgrade by at least two energy categories is abolished, while the obligation to reduce emissions (CO2) by at least 35% and to save at least 40% of primary energy remains.

For investment projects with a budget of up to €150 thousand for the tourism sector and up to €80 thousand for the trade and other services sectors, if the Energy Efficiency Certificate of the building(s) included in the project or the Energy Audit Report has not been issued at the time of submission of the application, an exclusive deadline of one month from the submission of the application is given for its submission.

The programme is addressed to existing businesses - small (including very small), medium, large and very large - operating in the Greek territory, in eligible Codes of Economic Activity from the sectors of trade, services, catering, bakery and confectionery production, as well as tourism, with a Greek VAT number and active at the date of submission of the application for participation.

In particular, for tourism enterprises, those which, according to the operating licence or the notification submitted, have a capacity of not more than 200 beds are eligible to participate.

AMOUNT OF AID The exact amount of aid will be determined by taking into account the percentage of the aid.

To express interest in subsidized programs, fill out the evaluation form and a representative from the relevant department will contact you immediately!

Business evaluation questionnaire for inclusion in funding and subsidy programs