Densification of Heat Distribution Networks

The program "Densification of Heat Distribution Networks" promotes the efficient connection of up to 25 consumers to district heating networks with a maximum nominal heat output of 100 kW per transfer station throughout Austria. Supported are companies, non-profit organizations, interest groups, and other associations that submit already completed projects after six months of invoicing. Only costs for system components owned by the applicants that are necessary for the connection to the district heating network are funded. This particularly includes the construction of transfer stations, laying of pipelines, excavation work, as well as required planning and installation services. The grant is provided as a non-repayable subsidy, the amount of which is based on the submitted cost profiles. By focusing on densification measures, the program makes an important contribution to increasing energy efficiency and climate protection.

For the application, the project must already be implemented, and the submission of documents must take place within six months after invoicing of the main system components. Required documents include a list of consumers, the subsidy accounting form, scanned copies of invoices, and signed heat supply contracts for all connected consumers. The funding process is conducted electronically via Kommunalkredit Public Consulting GmbH, which handles the application processing on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism. The funding not only fulfills technical requirements but also consistently advances the regional heat transition. Interested organizations can submit applications continuously and thus sustainably optimize their existing networks.