Replacement of Electric Heating Systems Open
The State of Bremen supports the replacement of electric heating systems with more energy-efficient central heating systems in existing buildings. This program aims to improve climate protection and energy efficiency by offering financial grants for such conversions. It targets owners, tenants, and contractors in the State of Bremen.
Who is supported
This funding program is aimed at owners, tenants, and contractors in the State of Bremen who wish to replace electric space heating and hot water preparation systems with more energy-efficient central heating systems. The goal is to promote climate protection and energy efficiency in existing buildings with up to 12 residential units.
What is supported
The program supports the replacement of electric space heating and hot water preparation systems with modern central building heating systems. Systems operated with renewable energies, district heating/remote heating, or gas are funded. Oil heating systems and projects that started before approval are excluded.
Type and Extent of Funding
The funding is provided as a non-repayable grant in the form of co-financing. The funding amount varies depending on the building type (single-family, two-family, or multi-family house) and the type of new heating system, with specific maximum amounts per project or residential unit. Additional grants are possible for the disposal of asbestos-containing night storage heaters.
Conditions and Requirements
For funding, applicants must meet certain legal and technical requirements, including the location of the building in the State of Bremen and the replacement of electric hot water preparation. Specific rules apply to the start of the project and the type of the new heating system.
Application Process
The application process is regulated by the approving authority in implementation provisions. Applications are to be submitted to swb Vertrieb Bremen GmbH (for Bremen) or swb Vertrieb Bremerhaven GmbH & Co. KG (for Bremerhaven). There is no legal entitlement to funding; the decision is at the discretion of the approving authority.
Legal Basis
The legal basis of the funding program is the Funding Guideline "Replacement of Electric Heating Systems" according to § 8 BremEG of April 27, 1995, in the version of the amendment of October 28, 2010. This guideline is based on the Bremen Climate Protection and Energy Act and defines the funding purpose, funding requirements, and procedural rules.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to €4,000 per project for two-family houses when converting to district or remote heating. For other building types and heating systems, grants vary. Additionally, up to €100 per asbestos-containing device can be granted for disposal.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
State of Bremen (Bremen, Bremerhaven)
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy
Funding Stages:
Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Senator for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Urban Development, and Housing in agreement with the Senator for Finance
Managed By: swb Vertrieb Bremen GmbH, swb Vertrieb Bremerhaven GmbH & Co. KG
Website: swb Vertrieb Bremen GmbH