Federal funding for energy and resource efficiency in the economy (EEW)

Everything you need to know about EEW funding.

EEW is the federal government’s central funding programme for investments in energy and resource efficiency and the decarbonization of industrial and commercial processes. It is aimed at companies of all sizes that want to invest in highly efficient systems, renewable process heat, energy management systems or the electrification of their production. Funding is available for individual measures as well as systemic transformation projects, with non-repayable grants or low-interest loans with a repayment subsidy.

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Who can apply?

  • Company size: Small, medium-sized and large companies (SMEs receive higher funding rates)
  • Location: Germany-wide (investment location must be in Germany)

How much is funded?

  • Funding rate: up to 60 % (subsidy); depending on module and company size
  • Funding amount: max. EUR 20 million per project

What is funded?

  • Eligible projects:
    Cross-sectional technologies (module 1)
    Process heat from renewable energies (module 2)
    MSR, sensor technology & energy management software (module 3)
    Energy and resource-related process optimization (module 4)
    Transformation plans (module 5)
    Electrification of small companies (module 6)
  • Eligible costs: Investments, systems, components, planning and consultancy services

When to apply?

  • before the start of the project (before the conclusion of supply and service contracts)
  • Ongoing

How long does the program run?

  • currently until 31.12.2030

Important to know

  • Project duration usually up to 3 years
  • Funding available as a grant (BAFA) or as a KfW loan with repayment subsidy
  • Subsidy cap of up to €1,200 per tonne of CO₂ saved per year
  • A savings concept or transformation plan is required for Module 4 Premium and Module 5
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How we support you with your EEW application

With EEW funding, the federal government supports companies in making their production more efficient, resource-conserving and climate-friendly, from the conversion of individual systems to the complete transformation to greenhouse gas neutrality.

It is not only the investment itself that is decisive, but also the comprehensible presentation of the energy and CO₂ savings, the technical design of the measure and the clear distinction between eligible additional investment costs and general costs. We support you in selecting the right module, calculating the savings potential reliably and setting up your application in terms of content and administration so that the maximum funding quota is utilized.

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6 steps to EEW funding

1

Outline project idea

Contact and initial assessment: Together we clarify which EEW module suits your project (cross-sectional technologies, process heat, energy management, process optimization, transformation plan or electrification) and whether the measure is generally eligible for funding.

2

Create a savings or measures concept

For Module 4 Premium and Module 5, a savings concept or transformation plan by a qualified energy efficiency expert is required. We coordinate the technical assessment, determine the additional investment costs and calculate the CO₂ savings.

3

Prepare application

Compilation of all necessary documents: technical description, cost calculation, proof of savings, de minimis declarations, SME declaration and, if applicable, transformation plan. We take over the preparation ready for application.

4

Submit application

Submission via the BAFA portal (for grants) or via the house bank to the KfW (program 295), always before the conclusion of supply and service contracts.

5

Inspection by BAFA or KfW

Technical and economic assessment by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) or KfW. We assist with queries and provide supplementary documents.

6

Implementation and drawdown of funds

Once the grant or loan approval has been received, the project can be implemented. After completion, we support you with the proof of use, the basis for the payment of the grant or repayment subsidy.

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