Utilization of Renewable Energies and Avoidance of Carbon Dioxide Emissions through Biomass Heating Plants and Associated Heat Networks (BioWärme Bayern)

The BioWärme Bayern funding program is aimed at a wide range of applicants in Bavaria who wish to invest in projects for the utilization of renewable energies. The goal is to advance the energy transition and climate protection through the expansion of biomass heating plants and associated heat networks, with the strategic objective of saving at least 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually and strengthening regional value creation cycles.

The BioWärme Bayern funding program supports investments in environmentally friendly biomass heating plants and their associated heat networks. Both the construction of new facilities and the energy-efficient expansion of existing heat networks are funded. Specific cost categories are eligible for funding, while others, such as general investment costs or land acquisition, are excluded. The program focuses on projects in the implementation phase that contribute to renewable energy infrastructure.

Funding under the BioWärme Bayern Program is granted as a non-repayable grant, with the amount depending on the type of project and company size. There is a basic subsidy and additional bonuses that can be cumulated, as well as clear funding ceilings and a de minimis threshold.

To receive funding from the BioWärme Bayern program, applicants must meet a series of specific conditions and requirements. These concern both the technical design of the project and legal and financial aspects. There are also clear rules regarding state aid and cumulability with other funding programs.

The application procedure for BioWärme Bayern begins with a mandatory project discussion and requires the submission of complete application documents. Applications are processed in the order of their receipt, and the disbursement of funds occurs in two steps, depending on the investment progress and the submission of corresponding proofs.

The BioWärme Bayern funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and is subject to several overarching legal frameworks that regulate the granting and administration of funding. These regulations ensure the legality and transparency of the funding program and ensure its compliance with national and European state aid rules.