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Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) supports the transformation of existing and the new construction of efficient heating network systems in Germany. It promotes projects that are powered by at least 75 percent renewable energies and waste heat, to advance the decarbonization of heat supply. The program is characterized by a systemic approach that includes both planning and investment costs, as well as operating cost subsidies.

Who is funded

The Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) targets companies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Germany. The goal is to support the expansion and transformation of heating networks towards a greenhouse gas-neutral heat supply, thereby achieving national and European climate targets. Projects that utilize a high proportion of renewable energies and waste heat are particularly eligible for funding.

What is funded

The Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) supports various measures for the transformation and new construction of heating networks that are powered by at least 75 percent renewable energies and waste heat. This includes both preliminary studies and comprehensive investments in system infrastructure and individual measures.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) is granted as a non-repayable subsidy and supports projects in various modules with different funding amounts and rates. There are both investment and operating cost subsidies, which are tied to specific conditions and maximum limits.

Conditions and Requirements

The Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) is tied to specific conditions and requirements, ranging from application submission to project implementation. These regulations ensure compliance with funding objectives, proper use of funds, and compatibility with national and European aid laws.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for the Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) is single-stage and electronic. It includes specific requirements for application submission, verification of evidence, transparent processing of payments, and success monitoring of funded projects.

The Federal Funding for Efficient Heating Networks (BEW) is based on a specific federal funding guideline and is embedded in a comprehensive national and European legal and regulatory framework. This ensures the legitimacy, framework, and operational requirements of the program.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€100,000,000

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

15.09.2028

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Nationwide (Federal Republic of Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies, Infrastructure

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Feasibility Study, Implementation, Infrastructure, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

Managed By: Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)

Additional Partners: German Environment Agency (UBA), German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ)

Website: Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)