Additional resources to continue and complete “Save Energy” programs for specific beneficiaries — even beyond the Recovery and Resilience Fund implementation deadlines — have been secured by Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastauros and Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis.
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New completion deadline for the “Save Energy” programs
Beneficiaries of the “Save Energy 2021,” “Save Energy 2023,” “Save Energy 2025,” and “Save Energy – Renovate for Youth” programs will have the opportunity to complete their energy upgrade works by a new deadline of November 30, 2026, provided they fall under one of the following categories:
- Applications from beneficiaries enrolled in the program for which an advance transfer of funds to contractors and suppliers has been confirmed via the information system (i.e., advance payments to suppliers have already been made).
- Enrolled applications that are currently in a succession status.
Specifically for the “Save Energy – Renovate for Youth” program, approved applications that were deemed eligible for inclusion up to July 17 will also continue, with a new completion deadline likewise set at November 30, 2026. The Recovery and Resilience Fund has served as the primary financing tool for the implementation of these programs.
According to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (YPEN): “Through the ‘Save Energy’ programs, more than 100,000 beneficiaries have upgraded the energy efficiency of their homes, while over 93,000 beneficiaries received support through the ‘Switch Heating System – Water Heater’ program. In total, resources exceeding €1.4 billion have been allocated, making a tangible contribution to reducing household energy costs, improving the quality of the building stock, and strengthening the country’s energy security.
The Ministries of Environment and Energy and of National Economy and Finance reaffirm their commitment to supporting Greek households, so that even more citizens can have homes that are more modern, more energy-efficient, and more resilient in the face of the energy challenges we encounter every day.”
