Introduction

Small daily gestures such as lowering down the temperature of the heating or turning off the lights help to reduce energy consumption. However, certain investments can have a major impact on the reduction of the energy bill while initial costs are reimbursed quite quickly.

Objectives and target audience

Incentives are open for every household or society who owns a building from Brussels Capital Region. The main objective is to improve the energy efficiency of the residential buildings and to contribute to the commitment of Brussels to reach its regional Kyoto Protocol target.

Financial Resources and Partners involved

This Programme is an initiative of the regional Minister of Environment and Energy. It is managed by Brussels Environment – IBGE, the Brussels-Capital‘s regional administration for Environment and Energy.
The Programme is 100% funded by the Brussels Capital Region.

Process

Each year, a list of the premiums and incentives for energy saving addressed to households is updated. the Brussels-Capital Region proposes incentives for insulation (roof, wall, window, and solar protection), the purchase of less energy consuming electric household appliances (Fridge A++…) or heating installations (condensation boiler, regulation systems…), the installation of solar systems (photovoltaic, water solar boiler) and for individual household energy audit.
During the year, an information campaign on the possibilities offered is carried out by means of a publicity campaign, a booklet, updated information on the Official Website of the Administration of Environment and Energy and during any event, action or project linked to energy efficiency or sustainable development in the City.
The procedure for applying for one of these incentives is divided in the following phases:-

1. To do an investment with the acquisition of a new appliance or the realisation of works at home in order to implement one of the measures suggested.
2. To prepare the request form for the incentive.
3. To send the request to Brussels-Environment-IBGE
4. Payment of the incentive or request for complementary information in case of form incomplete.

Results

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Critical Success Factors / Challenges

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