With additional funding secured by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastauros, and the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasiou, the interventions under the “Save & Grow” program will continue and be completed beyond the implementation deadlines of the Recovery and Resilience Fund.
According to a joint announcement issued by the relevant ministries, the decision to extend the program was made in light of the overwhelming response that the “Save & Grow” initiative has received. The extension applies to more than 400 businesses, which will have the opportunity to complete their interventions by the new deadline of November 30, 2026, provided they fall under one of the following stages:
- pre-audit of final disbursement,
- the process of selecting an energy inspector for the issuance of the Second Energy Performance Certificate,
- interim disbursement,
- legality review or implementation of interventions under the last (6th) inclusion batch,
- the process of completing the investment through an Energy Audit.
“Save & Grow”: Extension to November 30 for over 400 businesses
Under the “Energy and Entrepreneurship” Action of the Recovery and Resilience Fund, resources exceeding €54 million have already been allocated to more than 1,600 small and medium-sized enterprises through the following programs:
- “Improving the energy efficiency of tertiary sector businesses — Save & Grow,” and
- “Upgrade Your Appliances for Businesses,” both of which have made a tangible contribution to reducing energy costs for businesses.
In their joint announcement, the Ministries of Environment and Energy and of National Economy and Finance reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Greek businesses in becoming more modern, functional, cost-efficient, and resilient in the face of the energy challenges they encounter on a daily basis.
