A new interest-free loan aimed at sustainably redeveloping homes will be available for buildings older than 10 years, for a maximum amount of €50,000 over 15 years.
Amid the tumultuous media reports of the last few weeks, one subject has gone virtually unmentioned - the topic of sustainable housing.
The PRIMe House government scheme is not new. Originally launched in 2017, it was designed to subsidise sustainability investment in the construction of new dwellings. Now, the scheme will expand to include redevelopment investment to make older buildings more energy-efficient.
With the aim of reducing overall energy consumption, the scheme subsidises investment in insulation of living spaces, biomass heaters, solar panels, heat pumps and more. However, before users can benefit from the subsidy, they must obtain a certificate from an energy consultant, as well as an agreement in principle reached by the Environment Administration.
The new grant will be interest-free, for the sum of up to €50,000 over 15 years. It will apply only to buildings built in 2012 or earlier. It will be made retroactive for any projects launched after 1 January 2022.
The Ministry of Housing will cover costs for advice on sustainable energy, while the government also offers an "energy loan" worth up to €100,000 over 15 years. Municipal assistance is also available - speak to your local municipality for more information.
Detailsof the new PRIMe House financial aid scheme can be found on the Klima-Agence website: https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/ cleverwunnen or https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/cleverhetzen.
The application forms for financial support will be available on https://environnement.public.lu/fr/emweltprozeduren/personnes-privees/Energie.html, as well as on www.guichet .lu.
