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Screkas: When will solar water heaters be subsidized – a new “save” will come

Screkas: When will solar water heaters be subsidized – a new “save” will come

New program “Keep at home” For the energy shield of homes announced by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Costas Screkas Who at the same time indicated the start of the home subsidy program to replace electrical appliances water heaters with solar panels.

As he said, the goal is a program replacing electric water heaters With modern solar panels, to begin with until the end of the year.

It should be noted that the program is funded by energy return

The minister also confirmed that he would “go out.” New “Save at home” With support for protecting homes from energy, noting that the Save for Business guide will be published in advance in the next two weeks.

Up to 20% energy savings by replacing the water heater

According to the information, the program is expected to “run” with … the driver of the program Recycle – change the device The Ministry of Environment and Energy will support the replacement of electric water heaters with solar-powered ones, the average cost of which is between 800 and 1000 euros.

It is estimated that 3.5 million homes have electric water heaters. In this way, the ministry aims to achieve energy savings of up to 20% in every home.

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