The "Save 2025" programme
The "ExoEconomy 2025" programme remains active in 2026, continuing to financially support the energy upgrade of homes across the country. The basic condition is to achieve energy savings of at least 30% and upgrade the home by three energy categories, while for vulnerable groups - such as people with disabilities, families with three children and households affected by natural disasters - the subsidy can even reach 100%.
The deadline for completing the procedures has been postponed until 9 February 2026, giving beneficiaries valuable time to complete the procedures. This extension reinforces the role of the programme as a key tool for reducing energy costs and improving the energy efficiency of homes.
Below is a detailed guide with key information for those interested in participating.
What is "Save 2025"?
"Exo 2025" is a continuation of the previous energy saving programmes and is implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Environment and Energy. Its aim is:
- upgrading the energy class of housing
- the reduction of the overall energy consumption
- to reduce the overall energy consumption of households by reducing their energy costs
Who can apply?
Natural persons throughout Greece who have a right in rem to an eligible residence, such as:
- full ownership
- usufruct
- full ownership, full title, full possession, full ownership or partial ownership
Tenants can also join the programme, under certain conditions and with a lease of a certain duration. In cases of shared ownership, special rules apply, depending on who uses the property as their main residence.
What is the budget of the programme?
The total budget of the "Save 2025" amounts to € 924.27 million and comes from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, through the REPowerEU strand. The public expenditure amounts to € 396.1 million, with specific provisions for:
- vulnerable households
- families with disabled persons
- housing affected by natural disasters
Which interventions are covered?
The funding concerns interventions that lead to substantial energy savings, such as:
- replacement of windows and doors
- insulation of the building envelope
- upgrading of heating and cooling systems
- installation of renewable hot water systems
- "smart" energy management systems
- storage batteries
What is the minimum energy target?
In order for an application to be approved, it is required:
- Energy upgrades of at least three categories compared to the original CIP
- primary energy savings of more than 30% in more than three of the three main energy categories
What is the maximum subsidy amount?
The maximum eligible intervention budget is up to €35,000 per single-family house or apartment. The amount is determined on the basis of estimated annual energy savings to ensure efficient use of resources.
What about deadlines and "Save 2026"?
The deadline for signing the loan agreements for the first inclusion in the "Economy 2025" has been extended until 9 February 2026. At the same time, the Ministry of Environment and Energy is already preparing the "ExoEconomy 2026", which is expected to be launched early in the new year.
According to early indications, the new programme will emphasize:
- reducing bureaucracy
- simplifying procedures
- simplifying the procedure, simplifying the procedure and providing enhanced support to energy vulnerable households and businesses