Grant

Promotion of Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency in Companies, Public Institutions, and Cultural Organizations

Funding of investments in climate protection and energy efficiency measures in Lower Saxony for companies, public institutions, and cultural organizations. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Climate Action Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies Environmental/Nature Protection

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Lower Saxony
Company size: SME

Funding objective

The objective of the guideline is to support investments in climate protection and energy efficiency, as well as the reduction of CO₂ emissions through energy savings and the use of modern, resource-efficient technologies.

Eligible expenses

  • Investment costs for energy-efficient technologies and equipment
  • Planning costs
  • Consulting costs
  • Installation costs

Non-eligible expenses

  • Operating costs
  • Reinvestments of already completed measures

Eligible to apply

  • Companies
  • Public Institutions
  • Non-profit Organizations

Funding requirements

  • Registered office or place of business in Lower Saxony
  • Investment in climate protection or energy efficiency measures

Documents required for application

  1. Application form
  2. Project description
  3. Cost and financing plan
  4. Proof of registered office/business location in Lower Saxony
  5. Energy consultancy report

Evaluation criteria

  • CO₂ reduction potential
  • Cost-effectiveness of the measure
  • Degree of innovation
  • Sustainability aspects

Description

The funding measure supports companies, public institutions, and cultural organizations in Lower Saxony in investing in modern, resource-efficient technologies to increase energy efficiency and actively combat climate change. The goal is a noticeable reduction of CO₂ emissions through the use of efficient systems, comprehensive planning, and expert consulting. Both the investment costs for energy-efficient technologies and systems as well as the planning, consulting, and installation costs are eligible for funding. By providing a non-repayable grant, the program significantly contributes to the ecological modernization of businesses and institutions, thereby supporting sustainable growth in the region.

Eligible for funding are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), municipal institutions, and non-profit organizations with headquarters or operations in Lower Saxony that wish to invest in climate protection or energy efficiency measures. Applications can be submitted continuously; there is no fixed deadline. Selection criteria include the CO₂ reduction potential, economic viability, the degree of innovation of the measure, and its long-term sustainability. To apply, an application form, a detailed project description, a cost and financing plan, proof of location in Lower Saxony, and an energy consulting report must be submitted. With this continuous funding, Lower Saxony is decisively advancing towards a climate-friendly economic structure.

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