Subsidies to Improve Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings - Wallonia & Brussels Capital Region

Country	Belgium
Year Implemented	2000
Policy Status	In force
Date Promulgated	2000
Policy Type	•Financial   •Funds to Sub-National Governments •Incentives/Subsidies •Public Investment   •Government Procurement Programme •Regulatory Instruments   •Assessment   •Auditing
Policy Target	•Bioenergy   •Biomass for Heat   •Biomass for Power •Geothermal   •Heat •Multiple Renewable Energy Sources •Solar Thermal   •Water Heating
Policy Sector	•Heating and Cooling (Domestic / Industrial Process)
Size of Plant Targeted	Small
Description	Wallonia The Wallonia government will grant up to 30% for material investments and 50% for feasability studies and energy audits for public buildings. Wallonia aims to promote the rational use of energy - including building insulation and efficient heating - among renewable energy sources. Brussels Capital Region The Brussels Capital Region allocates subsidies to municipalities, local public bodies, schools and hospitals. Subsidies amount to 20% of the investment costs if they are considered to be of an energy efficient nature. Energy audits are subsidised up to 50% of the cost to a maximum.
URL	energie.wallonie.be
Legal References	Décret du 9 décembre 1993 relatif aux aides et aux interventions de la Région wallonne pour la promotion de l'utilisation rationnelle de l'énergie, des économies d'énergie et des énergies renouvelables