Overview
In Estonia, the production of heat from renewable energies is subsidised through support schemes, mainly geared towards renovating buildings. Support schemes are provided for aerothermal, geothermal, hydrothermal, solar thermal and biomass and biogas technologies.
The Estonian target is to increase the share of RES-H from the 55% in 2020 to 63% out of total consumption by 2030 (NECP Estonia, 2019).
There have been multiple support schemes for RES H&C in the past, for example support scheme for private households replacing a liquid fuel based (typically light fuel oil) heating system with a heat pump, or support for transitioning to local heating. However, currently these support schemes are not active any more as to a large extent, such schemes received funding under the EU 2014-2020 structural funds.
Summary of support schemes
- Apartment building reconstruction grant - available for apartment associations and local municipalities wanting to renovate apartment buildings.
- Reconstruction grant for small residences - available for private persons wanting to renovate their residence. The aim is to increase energy efficiency in the housing sector, bring down costs for the owners and reduce emissions
Competent authorities
- MKM
- KredEx