Aid to improve energy efficiency in Spain are incentives offered by the government to support those who wish to carry out reforms in their homes with the aim of reducing energy consumption. These aids consist of financial subsidies that cover a percentage of the costs of the necessary reforms.
Requirements for energy efficiency grants
Aid for works to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of single-family homes and buildings of a collective residential type have the following beneficiaries:
Owners of isolated or grouped single-family homes and existing collective housing residential buildings, whether they are natural or legal persons of a private or public nature. You can also see the Public Administrations, as well as public companies and commercial companies in which the Public Administrations hold a majority stake and which own the properties. Communities of owners or groups of communities of owners. Cooperative societies. Owners who, in a group, are owners of buildings. Construction companies, tenants or concessionaires of the buildings, as well as cooperatives that accredit said condition.
In the case of the requirements when applying for these subsidies for energy efficiency, it should be said that whoever requests it, in the case of single-family homes or buildings, at least half of the homes must be the habitual residences of the beneficiaries.
A reduction in the overall annual energy demand for heating and cooling is required, depending on the climate zone and the age of the building
Climate Zones D and E: 35% reduction. Climate Zone C: 25% reduction. Climate Zones Alpha, A and B: 20% reduction. Preferably, the age of the building must be prior to 1996.
It is required that 70% of the surface area of buildings for residential use be for housing.
What is the amount of energy efficiency subsidies?
The amount, a general level of these aids, is 40% of the investment. However, there are specifications. We observe how they reach 75% in the case of having income below the Public Indicator of Multiple Effects Income. From there, subsidies of up to €18,000 for people with disabilities are also based, and up to €24,000 for people with other degrees of disability. In addition, there are also increases for Assets of Cultural Interest or for being under 35 years of age.
How to process these aids?
Subsidies to improve the energy efficiency of homes must be requested through the channels offered by the Autonomous Communities. You can go to the website of the autonomous community to which you belong and look for this service in its directory. From there, prepare the Documentation: Gather all the necessary documentation, such as a copy of the DNI, rental contract or property deeds, budgets for the reforms, among others. Submit the application by completing the application form and attaching the required documentation. Then wait for the Evaluation. Once the application is submitted, it will be evaluated to determine if it meets the requirements and the level of aid that you can access. Finally, execute the reforms. If your application is approved, proceed to carry out the reforms with the aid granted.
Improving the energy consumption conditions in your home will not only help you reduce consumption and save money, but will also contribute positively to the environment. Take advantage of available energy efficiency grants and take the step towards a more sustainable and comfortable home. Do not wait any longer and start applying for aid for your home today. Your wallet, the environment and your own home will thank you!
