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Replacement of heating oil boilers with natural gas boilers in buildings

Policies and Measures

This measure provides households with financial assistance to replace the existing heating oil boilers with natural gas boilers. The budget is different for each region. Its total budget was 897,75 million euro while for the Attica Prefecture the budget was 160 million euro. The individual who applies to the measure receives a grant ranging from 35% to 60% depending on his/her income in order to perform energy upgrade measures to his/her property. The maximum budget for each building/apartment is 50.000 euro for a single apartment or 80.000 euro in the case of a multiple residents building. Main beneficiaries: general population and tenants.

  • Replacement of heating oil boilers with natural gas boilers in buildings
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  • Countries impacted
    Countries impacted:
    Greece
  • Geographical scale
    Geographical scale:
    National
  • Intervention level
    Energy poverty phase:
    Implementation
  • Type of intervention
    Intervention type:
    Household energy efficiency and refurbishment
    Financial mechanisms
  • Funding type
    Type of funding:
    National funds by National Funds (ESPA) and the Regional Operational Programs (ROPs).
  • SDGs addressed:
    SDG 1-No poverty SDG 3-Good health and well-being SDG 7-Affordable and clean energy




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