Improving the Energy Efficiency of Local Government Buildings from the Modernization Fund 2025

The aim of the grant is to improve the energy efficiency of public sector buildings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease the energy supplied to the building and the building's maintenance costs, align with indoor climate requirements, and promote the use of renewable energy.

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Agency	RTK
Region	EU
Country	EE
Legal form	Government organization
Start date	31 Mar 2025
End date	31 Jul 2025
Max funding	1,500,000–2,100,000 EUR per building (standard), 2,250,000–3,150,000 EUR per building if the municipality submits only one application, 600–840 EUR/m² of heated area
Budget	45,000,000 EUR
Coverage	50–70% of eligible costs, depending on the municipality's income and population size

Grant application conditions

Applicant type	Local government unit Unit dependent on a local government unit Unit under the joint controlling influence of local government units with the consent of the respective local government to submit the application
Geographical restriction	Estonia
Project duration	Maximum of 42 months from the application submission deadline
Building use after reconstruction	The building must be used for providing public services for at least five years at the same level as stated in the application
Building ownership	The building must belong to the applicant or a related entity as stipulated in the regulation
Energy-saving measures requirement	Reconstruction works must be reflected in the list of energy-saving measures in the building's energy audit
Documentation	https://rtk.ee/KOV-hoonete-energiatohususe-parandamine-moderniseerimisfondist-2025

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