Energy Concepts and Municipal Energy Utilization Plans Open
The Free State of Bavaria offers grants to municipal bodies and companies for studies on energy saving, efficiency improvement, and the use of renewable energies. The program supports the creation of energy concepts, energy utilization plans, and the accompanying implementation of measures to promote a sustainable energy supply.
Who is Funded
The Free State of Bavaria's funding program is aimed at municipal bodies, companies, and operators of ecclesiastical or other institutions in Bavaria. It aims to support these actors in transitioning to a sustainable energy supply by conducting relevant studies.
What is Funded
The program supports studies focusing on increasing energy efficiency, saving energy, and utilizing renewable energies. This includes municipal and inter-municipal energy utilization plans, implementation support, and property-related energy concepts.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant in the form of project funding through co-financing. Funding rates vary depending on the type of project and applicant, with bonuses also possible for inter-municipal projects or SMEs. There are specific maximum amounts for different types of concepts.
Conditions and Requirements
Various legal, administrative, and content-related conditions must be met for funding. This includes the localization of projects in Bavaria, adherence to specific content requirements for the studies, and compliance with EU state aid rules and procurement principles.
Application Procedure
The funding application must be submitted to the assigned Project Management Agency Bavaria before the start of the project. An electronic application procedure is provided for companies with economic activity, while other applicants can also use forms.
Legal Basis
The legal basis of the funding program consists of the specific funding guidelines of the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, supplemented by budgetary provisions of the Free State of Bavaria and the EU's General Block Exemption Regulation.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
50.000 EUR
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Bavaria (Germany)
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology
Beneficiaries:
Energy saving, energy efficiency, renewable energies
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Planning, Implementation, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Managed By: Project Management Agency Bavaria, Bayern Innovativ Society for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer mbH