Staatliche Förderung zu Ihrem Vorteil!
Do you want to replace your old compressor with a new, more efficient device? Then you will now benefit from 25% funding from the state.
WHAT’S NEW?
In order to receive funding for products such as screw compressors, it is now necessary to submit an application to BAFA before ordering. The FILCOM GmbH team will be happy to support you with any questions you may have about funding and applications. Please note that ordering your compressor is only possible after receiving the positive funding decision, which usually takes approx. 2 – 6 weeks. There is no legal entitlement to funding.
If you have an outdated compressed air system in your company that you would like to exchange for a new and more efficient device, then FILCOM GmbH is the right place for you! We will help you benefit from government funding of up to 25% from BAFA when purchasing a replacement.
The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) supports various devices from the field of compressed air technology as part of the “Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Economy – Grants and Loans” program. This includes replacement purchases of compressed air systems such as screw compressors, retrofits/replacement purchases of higher-level controls, compressors with speed control, insulation of systems and systems for heat recovery as well as investments in ultrasonic measuring devices (leakage measuring devices) for locating leaks.
MODULE 1:
Companies with up to 250 employees can benefit from funding in Module 1, with small companies receiving a subsidy of 25% and medium-sized companies receiving a subsidy of 20%. There is the possibility of funding individual components either in Module 1 “Cross-sectional technologies” or in Module 4 “Energy-related optimization of systems and processes”.
The funding extends to the purchase and installation of the following systems and components:
Please note that the systems or components for which funding is being applied for must replace existing systems or components in the company. New purchases are not supported!
MODULE 4:
Micro, small and medium-sized companies have the opportunity to promote systems based on specific technology concepts without having to create an extensive savings concept.
The funding rate is a maximum of 15% for small companies (KU) and a maximum of 10% for medium-sized companies (MU) (large companies are excluded from funding). The investment volume per measure must be at least 10,000 euros, with the maximum funding amount per project being 20 million euros.
In order to receive support, it is necessary to engage an energy consultant who can provide proof that the final energy amount will be reduced by at least 15% through the system replacement.
NEW
From February 15, 2024, an updated guideline of the BAFA’s “Federal Promotion of Energy and Resource Efficiency” (EEW) funding program will come into force. Small and medium-sized companies that can either have a business registration or are registered in the commercial register or in the craft register are now eligible to apply for a subsidy.
This includes private companies, municipal institutions and freelancers, provided their business premises are primarily used for freelance work. Contractors are also entitled to carry out the corresponding measures on behalf of an eligible company with its registered office or branch in Germany.
The changes:
What category your company falls into is also important. According to the definition of the EU Commission (Recommendation 2003/361), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are divided into micro-enterprises, small enterprises and medium-sized enterprises based on the number of employees, sales and total assets.
CATEGORY OVERVIEW
FUNDING RATES
INFO
It is possible to recognize 30% of the purchase costs for the system as additional costs, e.g. for services from an installation company or installation materials. These costs can also be funded with the corresponding funding rate of 20% or 25%.
HIGH-EFFICIENCY COMPRESSORS
SUPERORDINATE CONTROL FOR MULTIPLE COMPRESSORS
ULTRASONIC METER
HEAT RECOVERY
Cross-cutting technologies are technologies that have far-reaching impacts on various economic sectors and processes, leading to comprehensive structural change in the economy. They are known for their significant productivity effects and their outstanding energy efficiency, as is evident in the eligible compressors.
From the application to the payment of the BAFA subsidy
Which technologies in the field of compressed air are supported by BAFA?
HIGHLY EFFICIENT CROSS SECTION TECHNOLOGIES – MODULE 1
Anyone who renews their existing compressed air system can receive BAFA funding of up to 300,000 euros per location, taking into account the de minimis aid regulation. However, it should be noted that a company may receive a maximum of €300,000 in de minimis aid within 3 tax years.
In comparison to promoting individual measures, systemic optimization not only enables the promotion of the compressor, but also the entire peripherals such as refrigeration dryers, filters, compressed air tanks, heat recovery and compressed air network including assembly. Up to 25% of the costs can be funded (for small companies: 25%, for medium-sized companies: 20%).
In addition, measures can be funded that contribute to improving the energy efficiency of a cross-sectional technology, taking into account the system connection. The prerequisite for funding is that at least one new compressor, ideally a screw compressor, is purchased in the system.
It is important to note that only investments with a net investment volume of at least 2,000 euros can benefit from BAFA funding.
In addition, before implementing the planned measure, you must wait for the decision (notification of funding) on the application at your own financial risk.
ENERGY-RELATED OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES – MODULE 4
Investment measures for the energy optimization of industrial and commercial systems and processes to increase energy efficiency as well as the use of heat from renewable energies and waste heat for commercial processes in micro, small and medium-sized companies are eligible for funding. The funding is technology-neutral and can also include the measures mentioned in modules 1 and 3.
The funded measures in this module are technology-neutral and also include, for example, fans. The prerequisite is a qualified savings concept that was created either by an approved energy consultant, the company itself (according to DIN EN 50001) or an EMAS-certified energy and environmental management system. An energy saving of at least 15% compared to the final energy of the replaced system must be proven.
The investment grant is a maximum of 15% for small companies and a maximum of 10% for medium-sized companies (large companies are excluded from the funding). The investment volume must be at least 10,000 euros per measure. The maximum funding amount per project is 20 million euros.
The measures contained in the Module 4 application may only be implemented after receipt of the funding notification. A premature start to the measures leads to a situation that is detrimental to funding, which means that funding is no longer possible in principle. However, delivery or service contracts that are part of the implementation can be concluded directly after the application is submitted.
Only in justified exceptional cases can an application for approval of an early start of measures be submitted in Module 4. The individual reasons that prevent you from waiting for the funding decision in each individual case must be explained separately.
Do you need more comprehensive information?
Do you need advice or support? The team of FILCOM will be happy to assist you in applying for your subsidies for compressors as well as for screw compressors.
OUR BUSINESS HOURS
Monday to Friday
08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. / 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BAFA SUPPORT FOR COMPRESSORS
Here you will find answers to your questions