Support for solar water heaters and for tenants

The opening of the program in the next few days »I am changing the water heater»To submit applications to gov.gr by the interested parties, which are estimated at more than three million families. A prerequisite is that an electric water heater with a capacity of at least 40 liters should be installed in the house. Potential beneficiaries can apply not only for a first home, but also for a vacation home or second home, while renters can also claim the discount voucher. Expenses are not borne by the landlord, but by the tenant.

The countdown to subsidies for solar water heaters has begun, as the last outstanding issue with KYA ​​has been overcome, which has appointed a certification body for the replacement and withdrawal of domestic hot water and paid funding to implement the necessary measures to replace domestic hot water production systems with solar thermal systems.

However, in the first phase, only 120,000 families will benefit and priority will be given to the most vulnerable groups. The value of the coupon ranges from 510 to 970 euros. Those who have joined the “Exkoonamo” programs will be exempt from subsidy. Also, those with an average annual income per family member of more than €30,000 cannot apply.

What applies to installing a solar water heater in an apartment building

Most interested parties live in an apartment building, where the bylaws of the apartment building must be looked at to determine whether or not they have the right to install a solar water heater. This is because the regulation must state that the roof is shared. If this is provided, the owner has the inalienable right to install a solar water heater, even without the need to assemble a residential building. Another concern that exists, however, is whether there is space available.

I change the water heater: recipients by income

With regard to the income groups, for the calculation of the income groups, the average annual income of each family member, determined for the subsidy, is taken into consideration as follows:

• Less than €5,000 annual income: the beneficiary falls into the first income category. The discount will be 60%.
• Annual income from 5,000 to less than 10,000 euros: the beneficiary falls into the second income category. The discount will reach 55%.
• 10.000 € annual income: the beneficiary falls into the third income category. The discount will be 50%.

about it Calculation of ranking criteria It is considered:

• Details of income tax returns for the “reference” tax year (tax year 2021), as well as related income generated by the tax assessment law for the same year.
• Details of disability certificates submitted through the Center for Disability Certificates (KEPA).

Solar water heaters: how and where to apply for a subsidy

to apply to me allazothermosifona.gov.gr, You must have:

• Taxisnet Codes
• Purchase tax
• Income tax return (E1) for the 2021 tax year

In the application, you must also select the following four items:

• The number consisting of 11 digits home electrical current Where the water heater to be replaced is installed,
• He can install a solar water heater in his home and there are no restrictions on that operating regulations (For example Organization of the construction of apartments, organization of construction operations etc.),
• The presence or absence of a disabled family memberso that a comprehensive examination can be carried out on a case-by-case basis using the data from the Center for Disability Certification (KEPA) or alternatively, by submitting an opinion or a corresponding certificate from a health committee for the certificate of disability or other competent authority, which in accordance with the law continues to exercise its powers ,
• unique mobile Number Which will be authorized by sending a one-time code (OTP), which will be used after any funding request approval to send the voucher code, but also for any relevant communication with the beneficiary. If available, a personal email account can also be advertised.

I Change the Water Heater: How Much Money Will You Get a Discount?

Above prices correspond to net retail value before VAT. It should be noted that VAT is eligible and boosted at the same rate, but not included in the absolute cap, so that VAT is added for each region in which the supplier carrying out the transaction is located separately.

Examples:

Example 1: Income category 1 recipient from the Peloponnese region is provided with a 120 liter solar water heater from a local supplier. It can be supported up to a maximum (public spending) of €759.00 which is calculated as follows:

• network quantity: 612.10 € (line 1 – column 3 = maximum award on net worth)
• Value added tax: 146.90 € (24% VAT applicable to the above value = VAT subsidy)
• the total: 759.00 euros (maximum scholarship amount – total)

Example 2: A second income group beneficiary from Chios purchases a 190-liter solar water heater from a local supplier from Chios Island. It can be subsidized up to a maximum of €970.91, which is calculated as follows:

• network quantity: 829.84 € (line 3 – column 2 = maximum award on net worth)
• Value added tax: 141.07 € (17% VAT applied to the above value = VAT subsidy)
• the total: 970.91 euros (maximum scholarship amount – total)