Funding for Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency in Businesses, Public Bodies, and Cultural Institutions (Guideline "Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency")
The state of Lower Saxony supports businesses, public bodies, and cultural institutions in saving energy and implementing climate protection measures. Funding is provided for investments in energetic refurbishments, energy-efficient production processes, heating networks, and the organization of energy efficiency networks. The funding is provided as a grant, primarily through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and state funds, with the aim of promoting climate neutrality in Lower Saxony.
Who is Funded
This funding program targets a wide range of applicants in Lower Saxony, including public legal entities, businesses (especially SMEs), municipal enterprises, social economy organizations, citizen energy cooperatives, non-profit organizations, state-owned companies, and cultural institutions. The overarching goal is to support Lower Saxony on its path to climate neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
What is Funded
The program supports various investments and measures in the field of climate protection and energy efficiency that go beyond legal standards. This includes energetic refurbishments, the conversion to efficient production processes, and the establishment of heating networks. The organization of operational energy efficiency networks is also funded. Excluded from funding are, among others, new constructions and sacred buildings.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant and varies depending on the program area and type of measure. Maximum funding amounts are set, with special regulations applying to cultural institutions. The program provides for a combination of ERDF funds and state funds.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions must be met for application and project implementation, including proof of energy and CO2 savings by experts, compliance with quality criteria, and ensuring overall financing. State aid regulations such as the GBER and the de minimis regulation also apply.
Application Procedure
The application process is handled by Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank). Applicants must submit specific documents, including a forecast from energy efficiency experts. Application deadlines may be set and will be announced online.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the "Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency" guideline of the state of Lower Saxony and is supported by various EU regulations, in particular the ERDF regulations and the state aid frameworks GBER and de minimis regulation. This ensures legal conformity and compliance with European requirements.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
EUR 2,000,000
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony (Districts of Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rotenburg (Wümme), Stade, Uelzen, Verden, and the remaining state territory)
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure, Process Optimization, Capacity Building, Planning
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Lower Saxony Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate Protection, MWK
Managed By:
Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank)