Austria's Renovation Offensive Aims to Replace 30,000 Fossil Heating Systems Annually
The Austrian government has relaunched its renovation offensive, aiming to replace over 30,000 fossil heating systems annually with eco-friendly alternatives. This move is expected to cut CO2 emissions by 270,000 tons yearly. The initiative, announced on Friday, will provide 1.8 billion euros in subsidies by 2030.
The new subsidy model will cover up to 30 percent of total costs, a reduction from the previous 75 percent. Despite criticism from the FPÖ and the Greens, industry associations like the Renewable Energy Association Austria and the Research Association of the Austrian Construction Materials Industry have welcomed the measure. The new offensive aims to strengthen efficient use of funds and boost business growth and job security.
Subsidies can be applied for from mid-November at www.sanierungsoffensive.gv.at, with services performed from October 3 already eligible. Two funding instruments, 'Kesseltausch' and 'Sanierungsbonus', will be used, with a budget of 360 million euros per year to prevent premature exhaustion of funds. The climate protection measure, announced by the SPÖ, is set to begin in 2025, with a total funding of 1.8 billion euros planned until 2030.
The Austrian government's renovation offensive, with its reduced subsidy model and focus on efficient funding use, is set to transform the heating system landscape. With industry support and a clear roadmap, the initiative aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and stimulate economic growth.
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