Solar water heaters: “surprise” with second housing support also

In a matter of days, (by the Ministry of Environment and Energy) a guide to the program “Recycling – Replacing Water Heaters” is being published.

According to the information, the specific coupons will relate to the purchase of a solar water heater with a tiered subsidy of up to 60%, based on income and the capacity of the hot water tank (boiler).

Applications will be submitted through the allazothermosifona.gov.gr platform and the withdrawal of the old water heater will be mandatory.

HIn addition to the financial benefits for the beneficiaries, it is important that the program also provides energy savings.

Second home subsidy as well

according to his information Financial Post Office Residential consumers are eligible to be included in the water heater replacement program In the first or second dwelling (owned, leased or leased), as long as it has an active (not shared) local electricity supply. They must have mandatory VAT numbers and file an income tax return in the 2021 tax year.

The subsidy rate for the purchase of a solar water heater, as reported by ot.gr, will range from 50% to 60%, which will depend on the capacity of the boiler and the income category of the beneficiary.

A maximum grant ceiling will also be set.

With an income of up to 5,000 euros, you will fall into the first income category, with 5,000 to 10,000 euros in the second income category and more than 10,000 euros in the third income category.

specially for:

– Boiler 110-135 liters: the percentage of assistance (on retail price) for the third income category will be 50% (up to a maximum of €510.48 before VAT), for the second income category 55% (up to €561.29) and for the first income category 60% (up to €612.10 euro).

– Boiler 136-185 liters: the assistance rate for the third income category will be 50% (up to a maximum of €643.55 before VAT), for the second category 55% (up to €707.26), for the first category 60% (up to €771.77).

– Boiler with a volume of more than 186 liters: the assistance rate for the third income category will be 50% (up to a maximum of €754.03 before VAT), for the second category 55% (up to €829.84) and for the first category 60% (up to €904.84).

Applications will be ‘scored’ based on criteria related to income, whether it is a single-parent family, whether there is a disabled individual, number of dependent children, etc.

Upon approval of the application, the beneficiary will receive a voucher which he can redeem on the purchase of the solar water heater.