progres.nrw – Program for Rational Energy Use, Renewable Energies and Energy Saving – Energy-Efficient Public Buildings Program Area Open
progres.nrw – Energy-Efficient Public Buildings Program Area supports projects aimed at increasing overall energy efficiency in public buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia. The program offers grants for investment and non-investment measures that contribute to reducing primary energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. It is aimed at municipalities and non-profit organizations that want to make a significant contribution to climate protection.
Who is Funded
The progres.nrw program aims to strengthen energy efficiency and climate protection efforts in North Rhine-Westphalia. Funding is primarily directed at municipalities, municipal companies, and non-profit organizations that wish to implement investment and non-investment projects for the energy-efficient renovation of public buildings.
What is Funded
Within the framework of progres.nrw, investment and non-investment projects for the energy-efficient renovation of public buildings are funded. This includes measures on building envelopes, building technology, and building system technology, as well as the creation of energy concepts and planning services. Concrete efficiency improvements and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are prerequisites.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant in the form of co-financing. The amount of the grant varies depending on the funding object and ranges between 70 and 80 percent of the eligible total costs, with a maximum amount of 8 million euros per application not to be exceeded. The eligible total expenditures must amount to at least 200,000 euros.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific requirements apply to funding under progres.nrw, including the need to submit an energy concept and meet strict energy standards. In addition, EU state aid regulations, in particular the De minimis Regulation and the GBER, as well as transparency requirements, must be observed.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for progres.nrw is carried out via the competent district government and requires the submission of complete and verifiable documents, including a detailed energy concept and energy balances. Approval is generally granted in the order of application receipt, with specific selection criteria being considered for ERDF funds.
Legal Basis
Funding is based on the guideline “progres.nrw – Energy-Efficient Public Buildings” of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy NRW and relies on a variety of state and EU regulations and laws that define the framework conditions for granting subsidies.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
8,000,000 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Service Sector, Cultural Institutions, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)
Managed By: competent District Government of North Rhine-Westphalia