Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business (Loan) – Support for Energy and Resource-Related Optimization of Plants and Processes (Module 4)

This funding program targets companies throughout Germany that wish to significantly improve their energy and resource efficiency and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The overarching goal is to support the German economy on its path toward greater sustainability and climate neutrality.

The program covers a wide range of measures and technologies aimed at optimizing energy and resource consumption. Investments in energy- and resource-related process optimizations, as well as in the use of renewable energies for process heat generation, are funded.

Funding is provided either as an interest-subsidized loan with a repayment grant through KfW or as a direct grant through BAFA. The exact amount of funding depends on the type of measure and the respective module requirements; detailed information can be found in the specific fact sheets.

For successful funding, it is crucial to submit the application on time and before the start of the measure. The specific requirements and regulations are set out in the detailed guidelines of the BMWK and the KfW fact sheets.

The application process requires early submission before the project begins. Funding can be applied for either via a direct grant from BAFA or in combination with an interest-subsidized loan via KfW.

The funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. In addition, detailed KfW fact sheets exist that further explain the specific conditions and modules of the funding, especially for loan options.

This description summarizes the essential information about the funding program. For a complete and binding basis, the official and current documents as well as the contact persons of the funding provider should always be consulted.