Background: Support programs
The support programs of the German government, the federal states and local authorities are subject to frequent changes. We do not present them here to avoid passing on incorrect information. You can find information on government subsidies and usually also application forms at the following addresses:
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) (zinsgünstige Kredite):
- CO2 reducing measures in residential buildings
- Photovoltaic systems (1,000 roof program)
- Biomass, biogas, hydro-electricity, geo-thermal
- Environment protection investments (local communities, trade companies, industry)
- Energy consulting (trade companies, industry)
Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausführkontrolle (BAFA):
- Support for regenerative energy sources (market incentives program)
- Support for energy consulting for residential buildings (“on-site” program)
- Overview of support for solar systems
State support programs for renewable energies
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