The program’s overwhelming popularity has prompted the government to redesign its funding framework to ensure that eligible applicants are not excluded.
Out of the 192,197 applications submitted, it is estimated that around 191,000 will ultimately be approved—compared to fewer than half that could have been accommodated under the original plan. The initial budget of €223.2 million—of which €180 million came from the Recovery Fund and NextGenerationEU resources—has now more than doubled, approaching €500 million. This increase sends a clear message about the government’s priority on energy efficiency and reducing household energy costs.
According to reports, the Ministry of Environment and Energy (ΥΠΕΝ) aims to complete the verification process and publish the final list of beneficiaries by the end of October or, at the latest, early November, so that the implementation phase can begin immediately. Of the total amount, €44.6 million will be allocated exclusively to energy-vulnerable households, supporting low-income families and regions with high levels of air pollution, such as Central Macedonia and Epirus.
The program covers part of the cost of replacing old, energy-intensive heating systems with new, efficient, and environmentally friendly ones. Specifically, it subsidizes the purchase and installation of solar water heaters and state-of-the-art heat pumps, including all necessary accessories and installation work. Depending on household income, the subsidy can cover up to 60% of the total expenditure.
