Why builders should hurry up now

Frankfurt New heating, facade insulation, better windows, LEDs in the stairwell and a solar system on the roof: if you upgrade your house energetically, you can in many cases count on the state. He participates in renovation projects that benefit the environment through both promotional loans and grants.

But the funding rules for energy-saving houses will soon be revised. Those who only meet the previous minimum standards have little time left for a grant.

The KfW funding program with energy standard 55 for new buildings will expire in a few weeks and will only apply to the renovation of existing buildings. This puzzles many builders, because around a third of the previous subsidies granted in the context of the energetic upgrading of real estate have so far been based on this standard alone.

So what to do And how can I quickly apply for funding according to the old model? The following is an overview of the most important facts.