The guide of the program ‘Saving 2021’ has been published

LAST UPDATE 10:52

Published on the website https://exoikonomo2021.gov.gr the “Save 2021” Guide, which includes all the information for the next energy upgrade program of buildings.

The new program aims to upgrade at least 50,000 homes, 38% more than in the previous cycle. “Save 2021” will contribute to achieving the goal set in the National Plan for Energy and Climate (ESEK), for the energy upgrade of 600,000 buildings by the end of the decade.

The new program differs significantly from the previous ones, as it is more socially sensitive, fairer and more efficient. Among the most important differences are the abolition of the temporal hierarchy of applications and the creation of a shortlist. For the first time, there will be a separate budget of 100 million euros for vulnerable households, while special care will be taken for single-parent families, large families and households with disabilities. The most important criterion is the estimated annual energy savings based on the proposed intervention costs. The submission of applications will be done electronically for a period of 50 days from the date of launch of the digital platform of the program, which is set for Monday, December 13, 2021 and will be simultaneous for the whole Territory.

The program will be funded by the Recovery Fund with 632 million euros and together with leverage will be mobilized total funds over 1 billion euros. The average estimated subsidy will amount to 62% of the total cost.

What is included in the final guide

The final guide of the “Save” program provides a subsidy bonus for energy upgrade of rented houses.

Specifically, the subsidy rates for investments in homes that are either rented or granted free of charge, range from 40% to 65%, depending on the income of the owner, while with the initial version of the Guide that was put to public consultation the percentage was 40%. for everyone, regardless of income.

This is a request from the Federation of Property Owners that was accepted by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Costas Skrekas, in order to facilitate investments in more categories of housing.

Thus the aid rates are as follows:

– For individual income up to 5,000 euros and family income up to 10,000 euros, a percentage of 75% in the homeowners and 65% in the cases of rent / free concession.

– From 5,000-10,000 euros for individuals and 10,000-20,000 for families, 70% for homeowners and 60% for rental / free concessions.

– From 10,000-20,000 euros individual and 20,000-30,000 euros family, 55% in the homeowners and 45% in cases of rent / free concession.

– From 20,000-30,000 euros individual and 30,000-40,000 euros family, 45% for the homeowners and 40% in the cases of rent / free concession.

– From 30,000-50,000 euros individual and 40,000-60,000 euros family, a percentage of 40% in the homeowners and 40% also in cases of rent / free concession.

Beneficiaries can cover the remaining amount with equity or an interest-free loan. In addition, an additional grant (bonus) + 10% is provided in the projected grant percentage of apartment building applications, when the total of the millimeters of the apartment building participates.

A dwelling, in order to be considered eligible, must legally exist, be used as a main dwelling and be classified on the basis of a First Energy Efficiency Certificate in a category lower than or equal to C. The property right (full ownership / usufruct / partial ownership) of the applicant will must exist during the reference year of the Program (tax year 2020) as well as at the time of application.

For all types of application (individual apartments, detached houses, apartment buildings), a mandatory upgrade by at least three energy categories is provided, in order to ensure Primary Energy Saving at a rate of more than 30%. Upon completion of the project and based on the second Energy Efficiency Certificate, achievement tests will be performed for both the minimum energy target and energy savings.

Eligible interventions include: frames / shading / ventilation systems, thermal insulation, heating and cooling systems, domestic hot water systems, energy management devices (smart home) and lighting upgrades.

According to the information from RIS, the platform for submitting applications is expected to be activated on December 13 and will probably remain open until the end of January.