Funding within the Framework of the Climate Protection Funding Guideline for Companies
Funding for companies and economically active organizations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to increase energy efficiency and sustainably reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30%. Applications can be submitted at any time within the funding period (24.10.2023–31.12.2029).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for companies and economically active organizations in projects aimed at sustainably reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% compared to the baseline through increased energy efficiency, development of intelligent energy systems, and the use of renewable energies.
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility and preliminary planning studies
- Planning services
- Investment projects for energy savings and efficiency improvements
- Development/construction of intelligent energy systems
- Demonstration projects for emission reduction
Non-eligible expenses
- Deep geothermal projects
- Electricity generation
- Projects primarily aimed at electromobility
- TEN-E network projects
- Hydrogen production
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Companies
- Cooperatives
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Foundations
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Carry out the project in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Eligible expenses at least EUR 20,000 (EUR 2,000 for studies/planning)
- Owner or authorized user of the project site
- Required permits and overall financing secured
- Payback period of at least 5 years
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Documents required for application
- Fully completed and signed application form
- Proof of legal form (extract from register)
- Shareholders' agreement/list
- Questionnaire on beneficial owners
- Declaration on company participations
- List of individual shareholders (for GbR/OHG)
- Declaration of company in difficulty
- Certificate of business division
- Five-year profit forecast
- Project description
- Proof of ownership/use rights
- Official permits
- Data sheet on climate protection indicators
- Form sheet for expenditure estimates
- Cost estimates/quotes
- Proof of financing
- De minimis declaration
Evaluation criteria
- Degree of emission reduction
- Contribution to increasing energy efficiency
- Economic viability of the project
- Degree of innovation of intelligent energy systems
Description
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, companies, municipal associations, cooperatives, foundations, and non-profit organizations have access to new financial incentives to reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 30%. The guideline, based on ERDF funds, supports investment projects and planning services that go beyond existing legal standards and enables a significant increase in energy efficiency. The focus is on feasibility and preliminary planning studies, intelligent coupling of technical components, the development of small-scale energy systems, as well as demonstration projects for innovative emission reduction technologies. Applications can be submitted continuously until December 31, 2029. The guideline thematically covers the areas of infrastructure, urban development, energy efficiency, and renewable energies.
Expenditures starting from €20,000 (from €2,000 for studies and planning) are funded with a funding rate of 30% to 70%, which can be increased in exceptional cases to close the profitability gap. A prerequisite is a payback period of at least five years as well as proof of the utilization of other funding opportunities. Recipients must be owners or authorized users of the project site, present all necessary permits, and have secured overall financing. In the selection process, the degree of emission reduction, contribution to energy efficiency, economic viability, and the innovative character of intelligent energy systems play a decisive role. The responsible body for submission and approval is the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Funding Institute (LFI), which acts as a central contact point providing technical advice and administrative support. Projects involving deep geothermal energy, electricity generation, primarily aimed at electromobility, hydrogen production, as well as the acquisition of fossil heating systems or vehicles are not eligible for funding.