ERP Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Programme A

Besides measures not directly relevant to energy efficiency (for example noise protection, fresh water savings and wastewater reduction, soil and groundwater protection, efficient energy production, and reclamation of hazardous sites and landfills) funding is provided for measures designed to increase energy efficiency: construction of new buildings with a low energy requirement, building and energy technology, heat recovery/utilisation of waste heat, and procurement of low-emission commercial vehicles. Funding takes the form of low-interest loans.