Grants and subsidies for energy efficiency in Catalonia (2025)

In Catalonia, and especially in Girona, more and more people, communities and companies are taking advantage of the energy efficiency subsidies offered by the Generalitat, city councils and European funds.

These grants facilitate the installation of renewable energies, the renovation of homes and the modernization of systems to reduce energy consumption, save on bills and improve comfort.

What are energy efficiency grants?

Energy efficiency grants are economic incentives promoted by local, regional, national and European public administrations to promote a more responsible use of energy.

In Catalonia, they apply mainly to:

Homes and homeowners’ associations looking to improve insulation, change windows or install renewable energies.
Companies and SMEs that want to optimize production processes and reduce their carbon footprint.
Municipalities that modernize their lighting or install renewable systems.

In Girona, many projects are financed thanks to the European NextGenerationEU funds, managed by the Generalitat and the ICAEN (Institut Català d’Energia).

Types of aid available in Girona and Catalonia

1. Renewable energies

Subsidies for solar panels in Girona and Catalonia: They cover part of the investment in self-consumption and storage facilities.

Aids for aerothermal energy in Girona and Catalonia: Replacement of boilers for more efficient and sustainable systems.

Biomass, geothermal and other renewables.

Sustainable mobility

Subsidies for electric vehicles in Catalonia
Grants for the installation of recharging points in homes and companies in Girona and Catalonia.

3. Energy rehabilitation of dwellings

Insulation of facades, roofs and windows.
Modernization of heating and air conditioning systems.
Regional and municipal programs such as Pla Rehabilita.

Programs and calls in force in Catalonia [2025].

Some of the most outstanding grants are:

PREE 5000 program: energy rehabilitation in municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants (many in the province of Girona).
NextGenerationEU funds: financed by the EU and managed by the Generalitat.
ICAEN Subsidies: for self-consumption, storage and renewable energies.
Municipal aid in Girona: IBI rebates and specific subsidies for energy efficiency.

The calls for applications are published with limited places and are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is essential to prepare the documentation in advance.

Requirements to apply for grants in Girona and Catalonia

Residential

To be the owner or community of owners of the property.
Housing prior to 2007 (in most programs).
Minimum 30% reduction in energy consumption.

Companies

Activity in Catalonia.
Minimum energy savings according to the call for tenders.
Energy certificate or previous audit.

Benefits of improving energy efficiency

Reduction of energy bills.
Increase in the value of the property.
Greater thermal and acoustic comfort.
Contribution to sustainability and emissions reduction.

How to apply for grants step by step

Identify the call (Generalitat, ICAEN, City Council, European funds).
Gather documentation: energy certificate, budget, licenses.
Apply online or in person, depending on the program.
Execution and justification of the work within the established deadline.

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