The E-Lar program, which aims to facilitate the exchange of household appliances for more efficient ones, already includes 391 suppliers, with an additional 87 applications in progress, as reported by the Ministry of the Environment to Notícias ao Minuto on Wednesday.
“As of this week, we have 391 supplier applications submitted and 87 in the process of being completed under the E-Lar Program,” stated a source from the Ministry.
What is the E-Lar program?
“The E-LAR Program is an initiative of the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) aiming to provide financial support for the electrification of equipment in residential buildings. Its main goal is to replace fossil fuel-based solutions (such as gas) with more efficient and sustainable electric alternatives, thus contributing to the electrification of residential consumption,” reads an informative document about the topic published on Fundo Ambiental’s website.
This program generally aims to “improve the thermal comfort of homes and support families in acquiring efficient equipment, in electrifying energy consumption, in decarbonization, and in collecting and recycling gas equipment.”
According to the same document, four objectives are established:
- Strengthen the fight against energy poverty and promote the thermal comfort of homes.
- Promote energy efficiency by encouraging the replacement of old equipment with new ones that consume less.
- Accelerate the electrification of energy consumption and decarbonization by supporting the replacement of gas equipment (e.g., stoves, ovens, and heaters) with electric ones (electric hobs, stoves, or storage water heaters).
- Contribute to the collection and recycling of old equipment, enhancing performance in this waste stream within a circular economy context.
When can you apply for E-Lar support?
Applications are submitted to the Fundo Ambiental by filling out the form available on the Fundo Ambiental portal (https://www.fundoambiental.pt), starting from September 30.
“The deadline for applications by beneficiaries begins on September 30, 2025, and continues until the expected depletion of the allocated funds, with a final date of June 30, 2026,” as stated in the same disclosed document.
It is worth recalling that the “total budget for this Call for Applications is 30 million euros“, with funding for eligible applications to be granted until this allocation is exhausted.”
What documents and information are required for application?
On the Fundo Ambiental platform, the applicant must fill in or present the following information and documents:
- Full name of the applicant.
- Tax Identification Number (NIF).
- Social Security Number (NISS).
- Complete address of the applicant.
- Delivery Point Code (CPE) number.
- Photograph of the old equipment to be replaced (gas stove, gas oven, or water heater).
The E-Lar has 40 million euros to support the replacement of gas stoves, ovens, and heaters with electric hobs, ovens, and storage water heaters, of A energy class or higher. Learn everything about this program.
Notícias ao Minuto | 07:50 – 06/08/2025
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