Publication of criteria enables entrepreneurs to prepare projects and documentation in time.
 
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) published the criteria for the new Energy Efficiency Financing Programme for Entrepreneurs to enable timely preparation of entrepreneurs’ projects and documentation before the programme becomes operational at the beginning of 2026.

The programme is implemented within the framework of the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021 - 2027, the Managing authority of which is the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds (MRRFEU), and HBOR is the implementing entity pursuant to the decision of MRRFEU on direct entrusting.

EUR 150 million have been provided for the implementation of this programme from the funds of the European Regional Development Fund, and about EUR 125 million will be provided by commercial banks that will be selected through public procurement.

The Programme will enable favourable loans with the possibility of capital discount - write-off of a part of loan principal after the fulfilment of prescribed criteria to entrepreneurs of all sizes and types of ownership, registered for manufacturing, commercial or service activities.
 
Eligible investments are investments in energy efficiency increase and installation of equipment for renewable energy sources.