Requirements for BAFA funding in energy management
In order to be eligible for BAFA funding in energy management, companies must meet certain requirements. These requirements relate to both the company itself and the energy management system it is aiming to implement.
Requirements for companies
Companies must have a permanent establishment in Germany in order to be eligible for funding. The size of the company, i.e. number of employees and turnover/balance sheet total, determines the amount of funding, but there are no size criteria that a company must meet in order to be eligible for funding at all. Companies that invest in renewable energies or optimize their production processes in order to reduce energy consumption demonstrate a sustained interest in energy efficiency.
In addition to these requirements, companies must also prove their financial viability -or more specifically: Companies must not be goingthrough insolvency proceedings. This can be done by submittingbalance sheets and annual reports to ensure that the company is in a position to make the necessary investments in the energy management system.
Requirements for energy management systems
To be eligible for funding, companies must implement a certified energy management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001 or an alternative system with comparable requirements. This system should document the continuous improvement process for energy consumption and implement measures to save energy.
A certified energy management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001 defines the requirements for effective energy management. It includes the definition of targets and measures to save energy, the monitoring of energy consumption, the training of employees and the regular review and improvement of the system.
Alternatively, companies can also implement an alternative energy management system that meets comparable requirements. Such systems should also support the continuous improvement process of energy consumption and implement energy saving measures.
The implementation of an energy management system requires careful planning and implementation. Companies must provide appropriate resources and expertise to successfully implement and maintain the system. It is also important that the energy management system is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that it meets current requirements and best practices.
