Slovenia is expanding financial support for households as part of a broader effort to speed up the country’s energy transition and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
The government has approved additional funding for subsidies provided through the Eco Fund, responding to rising energy costs and instability on global oil markets. The new measures are designed to help households replace outdated heating systems, install heat pumps and improve the energy efficiency of residential buildings.
According to the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy, grants for heat pumps will now cover up to 50 percent of the investment value. Households installing air-to-water heat pump systems may receive up to 4,500 euros, while subsidies for ground-to-water and water-to-water systems can reach up to 8,000 euros.
The aim is to make it easier for families to move toward more stable, efficient and environmentally acceptable heating solutions, while lowering energy bills and strengthening energy security. Around 10 percent of households in Slovenia still rely on oil-based heating, a model the government sees as financially burdensome and unsustainable in the long term.
Support for energy renovation of buildings has also been increased. Subsidies can now cover up to 40 percent of the investment cost. Window replacement may be supported with up to 300 euros per square meter, while insulation of façades, roofs and floors may receive up to 35 euros per square meter.
Officials say that combining heating upgrades with building renovation can reduce household energy consumption by more than 30 percent, making the measures especially important at a time of volatile energy prices.
The package also includes stronger support for socially vulnerable households. Those most at risk may receive subsidies covering up to 100 percent of energy efficiency measures, including the replacement of heating systems. This would allow low-income families to switch to cheaper and more reliable energy sources without having to provide their own financial contribution.
At the same time, the Slovenian government has adopted a draft Social Climate Plan, which has been sent to the European Commission. Funding from that plan, together with resources from the Climate Fund, is expected to further support vulnerable households and accelerate the country’s energy transition in the coming years.
