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BAFA Energy Advisory Grants (EBW / EBN / EBM)

BAFA Energy Advisory Grants — EBW / EBN / EBM

Supports businesses in Germany through energy consultations that guide renovation and efficiency.

BAFA's Energy Advisory Grant schemes subsidise professional energy consulting for both residential and non-residential buildings across Germany on a rolling, continuously-open basis. The programmes are intended to lower the financial barrier to high-quality energy advice, ultimately driving uptake of building renovation and energy efficiency measures aligned with Germany's climate targets.

The re…

Residential building energy advice (EBW) and SME / non-residential building energy advice (EBN / legacy EBM) via BAFA-listed certified energy consultants.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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