Background information

ENERGY&RENO is a targeted financial instrument launched by finance&invest.brussels (a public investment and funding agency specifically targeted at the Brussels Capital Region) designed to support the energy transition of small businesses and self-employed individuals in the Brussels-Capital Region. Introduced in response to rising energy costs and the need for sustainable business practices, the measure enables eligible enterprises to invest in energy-efficient equipment and renovation works, such as insulation, high-performance glazing, ventilation systems, photovoltaic panels, and heat pumps.

Content of measure

The programme is a targeted loan programme developed by finance&invest.brussels, aimed at supporting the energy transition of small businesses and self-employed individuals in the Brussels-Capital Region. The measure provides accessible financing for investments in energy-efficient renovations and equipment, including insulation, high-performance glazing, ventilation systems, photovoltaic panels, and heat pumps.

The support is delivered in the form of a preferential loan ranging from €10 000 to €150 000, repayable over a period of up to 7 years, at a fixed interest rate of 2%. The loan can cover up to 100% of the investment costs, with no requirement for personal guarantees or upfront capital. A grace period of up to 24 months may be granted for capital repayment, and part of the loan may be allocated to working capital during the renovation phase. The programme is designed to complement grant-based schemes such as RENOLUTION by offering tailored financial solutions to enterprises seeking to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint

Use of measure

No data available

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Does not apply to workers	Solo-self-employed SMEs Start-ups	Does not apply to citizens

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
Local / regional government	Regional funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	Unknown	Unknown
Form	Not applicable	Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• Unknown
• Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No information on involvement available but EO's like Unizo provide information on the programme on their website.

Views and reactions

No information available.

Sources

• 01 January 2022: ENERGY&RENO (finance.brussels)