From August 1st, 30% BAFA funding for heating optimization

Just came across this through an article and couldn’t find anything about it here yet. I think it could be quite interesting for some people with an (older) existing property. I’ll copy some information from the BAFA website here. Those who are interested should check the details directly on their homepage.
We had an energy consultant visit us once who recommended a hydraulic balancing.

From the BAFA website:
Homepage>BAFA>Energy>Heating optimization

Heating optimization
From August 1, 2016, the replacement of heating pumps and domestic hot water circulation pumps with highly efficient pumps as well as the hydraulic balancing of the heating system are subsidized. The basis is the guideline on the promotion of heating optimization through highly efficient pumps and hydraulic balancing.

What is subsidized?
Investments in the following cases can be subsidized:

[*
Replacement of heating circulation pumps and domestic hot water circulation pumps with highly efficient


[*]circulation pumps and
[*]domestic hot water circulation pumps


[*]Heating optimization through hydraulic balancing in existing heating systems
In connection with hydraulic balancing, additional investments and optimization measures on existing systems can be subsidized. This includes the purchase and professional installation of:
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[*]presettable thermostatic valves
[*]individual room temperature controllers
[*]section valves
[*]technology for volume flow control
[*]separate measuring, control and regulating technology and user interfaces
[*]buffer storage tanks
[*]professionally performed adjustment of the heating curve

What is not subsidized?

[*]Measures in new buildings
[*]Measures whose implementation is based on a legal obligation or official order
[*]The purchase and installation of used systems as well as new systems with used components
[*]Own work
[*]Ancillary services, such as wall cladding work, disposal services.

How is the subsidy granted?
The subsidy is provided as a non-repayable grant, which is transferred to the applicant after implementation of the measures and submission of the complete application documents.

How much is the subsidy?
The subsidy amounts to up to 30% of the net investment costs for services both in connection with the replacement of heating circulation pumps and domestic hot water circulation pumps with highly efficient pumps and in connection with hydraulic balancing, but no more than 25,000 euros.

How do I apply?
Application must be made online in two steps.

[*]Before starting the measures, you must register online on the BAFA homepage. The link for registration will be activated in the “Forms” section from 01.08.2016. You will then receive an electronic confirmation of receipt with a personal registration number. You can then start with the implementation of the measures at your own financial risk.
[*]After implementing the measure and within six months after registration, you can enter the data relevant for the application and submit it to BAFA. The link for application will be activated in the “Forms” section from 15.08.2016. You must then print out the application form generated via this portal, sign it, and upload it together with copies of all invoices. The subsidized measures must be clearly and explicitly marked on the invoice. Commercial applicants must also submit the De-minimis declaration. You will receive this form during the application.