Companies seek €400 million worth of energy subsidies

The SPIRIT agency for entrepreneurship, internationalisation, FDI and technologies has received nearly 2,000 requests for energy subsidies from companies seeking a total of €399,5 million. €650 million has been earmarked for the measure.

Under the relevant legislation, companies have access to five types of aid. These differ in terms of the share of co-funding of eligible costs and in grant caps. They can be obtained for electricity, gas and steam, and cover between 40% and 80% of eligible costs.

Companies had until 28 February noon to file their requests and may still...