Cuts to German Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings (BEG) effective July 2026

The German Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings (BEG) saw significant cuts effective July 21, 2026. These changes include reduced maximum funding amounts for both residential and non-residential buildings, adjustments to income bonuses, and the discontinuation of funding for efficient lighting in non-residential buildings. A new EU-bonus for heat pumps was introduced, while basic funding for non-EU produced heat pumps was reduced.

Record

Jurisdiction Germany
Category Funding and Finance
Legal stage adopted
Binding status binding_national_law
Effective date 2026-07-21
Source SI-SHK