The new year begins with good news. According to the latest press release from Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler, access to environmentally friendly heating solutions is now to be made available to all Austrians. Even those who have not been able to afford to switch from oil and gas until now. In concrete terms, this means that the Austrian federal government - in addition to the provincial subsidies - is helping support the replacement of fossil fuel heating solutions with up to 100 per cent of the eligible costs (a maximum of EUR 26,050), depending on income!
| Federal subsidy "Clean Heating for All | Income criteria* | Subsidy level | |
| Stage 1 | Heating replacement subsidies for all | "Get away from oil" subsidies for all, regardless of household income | Up to €7,500 |
| Stage 2 | 75% of subsidies for low-income households | One-person households: €1,694 Family**: €3,053 | Up to €19,540 (75% of replacement costs)*** |
| Stage 3 | 100% of subsidies for low-income households | One-person households: €1,454 Family**: €3,053 | Up to € 26,050 (100% of replacement costs)*** |
*per household, net, 12x per year
**2 adults and 2 children
***each with its own cost caps according to facility type
The subsidy will be granted as of 1 January 2022 – Submissions have been accepted since 3rd January. This also makes boiler replacement affordable for those people, families and pensioners who have been hesitant thus far for financial reasons. More info can also be found at www.sauber-heizen.at.