Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Industry (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 the Economy (Loan) – Module 3 supports companies, municipal and state enterprises, freelancers, and economically active non-profit applicants nationwide in the introduction or optimization of measurement, control, and regulation technology, sensor technology, as well as energy management software. Both hardware and software investments are funded, including training costs, for systems used to capture, analyze, and efficiently control energy and material flows in the production process. The measure must demonstrably increase energy and resource efficiency; up to 100% of the investment costs (hardware and software as well as ancillary installation costs) are financed as a low-interest loan. Key evaluation criteria include the expected energy savings potential, CO₂ savings potential, and the traceability of the measurement technology. Applications must be submitted before the start of the measure and are possible until December 31, 2028.

Numerous documents must be submitted for the application review, including the commercial confirmation of the application (gBzA), the data collection sheet for process heat, a detailed system concept, an effect plan with a parts list of actuators and sensors, as well as the information sheet on CO₂ factors and the EEG/KWKG waiver declaration for CHP plants. Proper documentation of project implementation and resource use ensures a transparent verification of use, which is completed with the confirmation after execution. Through this comprehensive funding, companies receive clear support to digitally network their production processes, reduce energy consumption, and thereby advance climate protection.