Lithuania adds 5 million euros to support boiler replacements

Lithuania is bolstering its support for residents upgrading their heating systems by allocating an additional 5 million euros for boiler replacements. This new funding supplements a 15 million euro program launched on July 1, which has already garnered significant public interest. The initiative aims to help up to 2,000 households transition away from inefficient heating devices.

Acting Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas highlighted the continued high level of public interest in the support program. "The residents' interest in support remains high, so we are ensuring the continuity of funding," Vaičiūnas stated. He added that these funds will enable citizens to "give up inefficient heat production devices and switch to more modern and efficient heating solutions." The adoption of renewable energy technologies for heating is expected to lead to lower costs, a cleaner environment, and accelerate the country's energy transformation.

The support is available to residents who replace inefficient biomass boilers with new, unused Class 5 certified biofuel boilers or heat pumps. Eligible heat pump types include ground-source, water-source, air-to-water, and air-to-air systems, provided they are intended for residential heating. The financial aid can cover approximately 3,500 euros for a heat pump or about 1,500 euros for a Class 5 biofuel boiler, depending on the type and capacity of the chosen unit.

Since the program's inception, over 17,000 renewable energy heating devices have been installed by households, with more than 57 million euros in support disbursed. The measure contributes to increasing household energy independence, improving energy efficiency, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Detailed information on the application process and conditions will be published by the Lithuanian Energy Agency prior to the call's opening.

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The residents' interest in support remains high, so we are ensuring the continuity of funding. These funds will enable up to 2,000 residents to give up inefficient heat production devices and switch to more modern and efficient heating solutions. Renewable energy heating technologies contribute to lower heating costs, a cleaner environment, and faster energy transformation.