This programme is intended for companies of all sizes that are considering projects leading to energy savings. The interest-free loans provided under the New Energy Savings programme help entrepreneurs finance projects whose objective is to reduce energy consumption. Projects may be implemented in the Central Bohemian, South Bohemian, South Moravian, Plzeň and Vysočina Regions.
The loan is provided with a 0% interest rate for the entire repayment period. The beneficiary may make an extraordinary repayment at any time without penalties or fees. No additional fees are charged in connection with the provision of the loan.
Together with the preferential loan, the beneficiary receives a financial contribution in the form of a grant paid directly to the client’s account. The amount of the financial contribution may reach up to 20% of the total eligible project expenditures (up to the applicable state aid limits). A preliminary calculation of the financial contribution can be carried out together with the bank’s business representative.
The programme is intended for small, medium-sized and large enterprises operating in most business sectors, including: agriculture, manufacturing and construction, retail and wholesale trade, transport and storage, tourism and hospitality, energy and other activities.
The final calculation of the financial contribution is determined after project completion and is based on the actual amount of the preferential loan drawn and the total eligible project expenditures. The financial contribution may not exceed the amount of the loan drawn. The award of the financial contribution is conditional upon proper completion of the project and achievement of the prescribed energy savings.
Activities not supported include, for example, fisheries and aquaculture, tobacco cultivation and processing, wholesale and retail trade in tobacco products, and certain other activities. For details, see Section 5.1(g) of the Call for Applications.
The programme is financed from ESI funds under the Operational Programme Technology and Applications for Competitiveness of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Do you need to help preparing an energy-saving project? Or provide an energy assessment? Then you can take advantage of our ELENA consultancy programme, which saves you 90% of the cost. More here. The support applies to energy-saving projects involving a building used for business purposes (e.g. insulation, replacement of windows, new wiring, etc.).
Detailed programme information, application forms and submission guidelines are available on the Czech version of the programme website.
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