Applications Open for Energy-Saving Building Renovation Proposals
Overview
Applications are open for proposals to select the second round of projects for support this fiscal year under a program that supports renovations and other work to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings and stimulate related investment. Key requirements include energy-saving renovations to the building structure, energy savings, and meeting performance standards after renovation. Renovations of large buildings with at least 2,000 m² must include a life-cycle carbon assessment, with the results reported to the national government. The application period runs from October 16 to November 27, 2026. Proposals will be reviewed, and selected projects are scheduled to be announced around January 2027.
Key points
- The call for proposals for the second round of projects eligible for support this fiscal year has opened.
- As a general rule, energy savings of at least 20% compared with before renovation are required.
- “2) Application Period” runs from Friday, October 16, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Proposals will be reviewed, and selected projects are scheduled to be announced around January 2027.
Overview
A program that supports renovations and other work by private-sector businesses and others to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
Proposals are being solicited to select projects eligible for support in the second round this fiscal year.
Impact
The program aims to promote energy efficiency in existing buildings and stimulate related investment.
Details
Key requirements include energy-saving renovations to the building structure, such as walls and ceilings. If high-performance ventilation equipment is installed, the building structure or envelope must also be renovated.
As a general rule, energy savings must be at least 20% compared with before renovation; when the envelope renovation area exceeds 20%, the requirement is at least 15%, among other conditions.
After renovation, buildings must meet specified energy-efficiency performance standards. Renovations of large buildings with at least 2,000 m² must include a life-cycle carbon assessment, and the results must be reported to the national government.
Details about how to apply and the application guidelines are available on the contact office’s website. Proposals will be reviewed, and selected projects are scheduled to be announced around January 2027.