Rising energy costs are prompting more and more companies to invest in energy-efficient and energy-saving solutions. To support this, the state offers companies various subsidy programs. It can take a lot of time to find the right subsidy and ultimately receive it.
Rising energy prices
One look at your current electricity or gas bill is enough to make your hair stand on end. While the electricity price for trade and industry has only changed minimally in recent years, with the exception of 2022 due to the abolition of the EEG surcharge, this year has seen a huge increase in electricity and gas prices despite the electricity price cap. For trade and industry with new electricity contracts, the price increase has already been noticeable since 2021. There is no sign of an opposing trend in the near future. On the contrary, energy demand and costs are rising, not only due to the war in Ukraine, but also as a result of more expensive CO2 emission certificates and the increasing demand for energy, primarily due to growing electrification in everyday life and mobility, as well as the recovery of the global economy after the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, the need for energy-efficient and energy-saving solutions continues to grow.
At the same time, many companies are currently facing economic and political uncertainty, which is making many companies hesitant to make new investments.
Take advantage of state subsidies
The good news is that companies are not on their own when it comes to investing in greater energy efficiency. The state offers a number of programs to support energy efficiency and renewable energies. The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), for example, promotes intelligent measurement technology with up to 40 percent of the investment.
And you save twice: on the one hand through the financial support from the state when implementing energy-saving projects. And secondly, through the savings in energy costs resulting from corresponding efficiency measures in the company. Investments in energy efficiency pay off – even faster with government funding.
If you take a look at the subsidy database, the same phenomenon occurs as when you look at your current electricity or gas bill. Your hair stands on end – this time due to the vast number of different subsidy programs. This in itself is a good sign, because it shows that the state wants to support companies and is also putting money into this. The BAFA’s “Energy Efficiency Funding Guide” gives an initial impression of whether and to what extent your company is eligible for funding. However, it is easy to lose track and a lot of time is lost trying to find the right funding program. It also becomes complicated when it comes to applying for funding and which requirements need to be met.
The power duo for energy and efficiency
Potential for companies, we therefore work together with bwh-energy and make companies fit for the new energy world.
The advantage for you is that you receive sound advice on sensible investments in technology and energy infrastructure, such as solar, PV, LED, CHP, heat pumps, infrared heating systems, EEG systems, direct marketing and subsidies as well as charging stations. Building on this, you can apply for government programs to promote energy efficiency and renewable energies and receive support with everything from the application process to correspondence.
By combining this with the security and quality offered by KBR devices developed and produced in Germany and the intuitive software for energy data acquisition, you get the complete package. The areas of energy data management, reactive current compensation and other energy-related services can also be supported. The whole package is rounded off by customer-oriented support and personal advice.
Together, we will show you potential savings and refunds in the area of electricity and energy tax and ensure the necessary transparency in all energy-related decisions. Our sales engineers will be happy to help you – also via web meeting.
