Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business (Loan) – Support for Measurement, Control, and Regulation Technology, Sensor Technology, and Energy Management Software (Module 3)

The Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business is aimed at companies in Germany that want to increase their energy and resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program aims to support the German economy in investments in climate-friendly technologies.

The program supports a range of measures for energy and resource efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, investment measures in various modules are funded, which aim at optimizing the energy and resource demand of plants and processes. This also includes specific investments in measurement, control, and regulation technology, sensor technology, and energy management software.

The Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency offers either a direct grant or a combination of an interest-subsidized loan and a repayment grant. The exact scope of financial support depends on the chosen funding type, with a focus on supporting investments.

To receive funding under the Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency, applicants must meet certain conditions. An essential prerequisite is that the application must be submitted before the start of the planned measure to ensure eligibility.

The application process for the Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency requires an application before the start of the measure. There is a choice between a direct grant via BAFA or loan financing with a repayment grant via KfW.

The Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency is based on a specific funding guideline from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which sets out the framework conditions and criteria for awarding grants and loans. In addition, detailed factsheets and appendices exist that further specify the implementation and specific aspects of the program.