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Subsidies for energy efficiency audits and energy analysis systems - Wallonia

Country  Belgium
Year Implemented 2002
Policy Status In force
Date Announced May 2002
Date Effective September 2002
Agency •Directorate-General of Technology, Research and Energy (DGTRE) of Wallonia
Policy Type •Incentives/Subsidies
  •Grants
Policy Target •Multiple Renewable Energy Sources
  •CHP
  •Heating
  •Power
Policy Sector •Multi-sectoral Policy
Description The government of Wallonia since 2002 provides subsidies to private sector entities in industry, agriculture and services wishing to undertake an energy audit or pre-investment feasibility study. The studies must be undertaking with a view to invest in energy efficient or renewable energy systems, high efficient cogeneration, or to elaborate an energy efficiency action plan.

The subsidy covers 50% of the cost of the study. For companies that have signed a voluntary agreement with the government on energy efficiency, the subsidy covers 75% of eligible costs, and can cover services provided internally within the company.
URL mrw1.wallonie.be/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=19
Legal References ArrĂȘtĂ© du Gouvernement wallon du 30 mai 2002