In Brief

• A pilot program called Ecological Village has been launched in Greater Poland with a budget of 40 million PLN.
• Housing communities in blocks built on former state farms can receive up to 100% funding for thermal modernization.
• The aim of the program is to reduce energy bills by up to 90%, and an energy audit is required before applying.

Funding and Support Rules

The Ecological Village program is starting in Greater Poland, with 40 million PLN allocated for funding the thermal modernization of blocks built on former state farms (Ecological Village Program and Major Renovations. Who Will Get 100% Funding for Renovation? Funding for Thermal Modernization of Blocks from PGR - Super Biznes – se.pl). Housing communities can receive up to 100% of the renovation costs, with the goal of reducing energy bills by up to 90%.

Why These Buildings Need Renovation

Blocks from former state farms were built using prefabricated technology and mostly lack insulation. In winter, their residents pay significantly more for heating than those in newer buildings. The program is intended to cover such properties in rural areas.

Schedule and Conditions

The application process is pilot-based, and applications are accepted within a specified timeframe, which the communities must monitor. Before submitting an application, an energy audit of the building must be conducted, as it indicates which works will yield the greatest savings. The community must also document that the building actually comes from the resources of the previous state farm and that it has community status, which requires a resolution and prepared documentation.

A Broader Wave of Renovations

The program is not the only one of its kind. Renovations of blocks from former state farms are currently entering another phase, and funds for thermal modernization are also available from other sources. For apartment owners, this means a real opportunity to reduce maintenance costs, provided that formalities are prepared quickly.