Households can upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes with a subsidy of up to 70% under the “Home energy efficiency II” NSRF programme. The initiative targets domestic energy savings and lower utility bills, specifically prioritizing low- and middle-income households.
Home energy efficiency II Programme Overview & Budget
- NSRF Funding: Approx. €250 million allocated from the 2014–2020 NSRF.
- Total Program Budget: Expected to reach €500 million when including private funds.
- Application System: Applications are submitted electronically via a system built by the Hellenic Bankers’ Association, operating on a strict first-come, first-served basis.
Eligible Properties
Single-family houses, apartment buildings, and individual apartments qualify if they meet the following criteria:
- Primary Residence: Must be actively used as the main residence.
- Legality: Must have a valid building permit or legalizing document (no arbitrary structures).
- Energy Rating: Must be classified in Category D or lower based on the initial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Applicant Eligibility
- Open to natural persons with full/fractional ownership or usufruct who satisfy the program’s specific income criteria.
- The revised scheme expands eligibility across 7 income categories.
| Κατη-γορία | ΑτομικόΕισόδημα | ΟικογενειακόΕισόδημα | Βασικό Ποσοστό Επιχορήγησης | Αύξηση Επιχορήγησης ανά προστατευόμενο μέλος | Μέγιστο Ποσοστό Επιχορήγησης |
| 1 | Έως 10.000 | Έως 20.000 | 60% | 5% | 70% |
| 2 | 10.000 έως 15.000 | 20.000έως 25.000 | 50% | 5% | 70% |
| 3 | 15.000 έως 20.000 | 25.000 έως 30.000 | 40% | 5% | 70% |
| 4 | 20.000 έως 25.000 | 30.000 έως 35.000 | 35% | 5% | 70% |
| 5 | 25.000 έως 30.000 | 35.000 έως 40.000 | 30% | 5% | 50% |
| 6 | 30.000 έως 35.000 | 40.000 έως 45.000 | 25% | 5% | 50% |
| 7 | 35.000 έως 40.000 | 45.000 έως 50.000 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Key Programme Breakthroughs & Limits
Optional Bank Loans: Taking out a bank loan is no longer compulsory for participation, decoupling loan obligations from grant approval.
Budget Cap: The maximum eligible budget per application is €25,000.
Digital & Bureaucracy-Free Process: Applications are processed exclusively online via a dedicated portal, where the electronic form functions as an official solemn declaration.
Energy Inspection Workflow
- Initial Energy Audit: An official Energy Inspector must conduct a first inspection and issue an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to identify required upgrades.
- Targeted Upgrades: Building interventions are selected based on audit findings to maximize energy performance improvements.
- Final Verification: A second energy audit takes place after project completion to confirm that energy savings targets were met before final grant payout.
- 100% Inspector Cost Coverage: Energy Inspector fees are fully covered by the programme upon application approval.
