Clean Air Programme – thermal modernisation of houses with EUROPIR^® panels

In the face of rising energy costs and energy regulations, thermal modernisation of your home is becoming crucial. By choosing EUROPIR^® PIR boards, you are not only investing in comfort and health, but also in long-term savings and caring for the environment. 

Using EUROPIR^® boards as part of the "Clean Air" programme subsidy is an excellent way to increase the energy efficiency of your home, which translates into lower energy bills for your household. 

In this guide, you will find practical tips to help you understand the possibilities and benefits of Clean Air programme funding for thermal modernisation.

Why choose EUROPIR® panels in the Clean Air programme?

1. Excellent thermal insulation – EUROPIR^® boards have high insulation parameters. With a thermal conductivity coefficient (λ_D) of 0.023-0.025 W/m*K, they are among the most efficient insulation materials in this respect.
2. Space saving – PIR boards allow for the use of a thinner layer of insulation material. This translates into narrower window reveals, shallower window sills and slimmer gutter strips. Windows, especially in old buildings, are hidden in the external partition structure. The use of thicker material makes them resemble old arrowslits. They also limit the amount of light entering the rooms. The use of EUROPIR^® ETICS panels minimises this effect and increases the amount of sunlight passing through the windows without the need to increase their size. This improves both the comfort and well-being of residents and reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day.
   
3. EUROPIR^® boards are versatile and can be used in many areas. They are ideal for insulating external and internal walls, foundations, floors, ceilings and flat roofs. EUROPIR® panels can be used in single-family and multi-family buildings, public buildings, as well as in energy-efficient and passive buildings.
4. Durability and resistance – EUROPIR^® boards are characterised by low water absorption, which makes them an excellent, durable and, importantly, mould and microorganism-resistant insulation for building facades. In addition, EUROPIR^® insulation boards have been certified by Eurofins Institutions and have received the highest A+ rating for their impact on air quality.
5. Ease of processing and fitting – the boards can be cut and sanded directly on the construction site, adapting the insulation to the individual structural elements of the building. The relative lightness and reduced thickness of EUROPIR^® insulation allows you to avoid unnecessary load on walls and foundations in many situations. This is a very important aspect in the thermal modernisation of buildings.
6. Ecology and comfort – Choosing EUROPIR® boards is a step towards sustainable development. By improving the insulation of your home, you reduce CO2 emissions and support environmental protection, while increasing the thermal comfort in your home.

By choosing EUROPIR^® boards, you gain a modern solution that combines energy savings, aesthetics and durability. It is an investment that will quickly pay for itself, bringing long-term benefits for both you and the environment.

How to take advantage of the government's "Clean Air" programme to insulate your home with EUROPIR^® PIR boards

The "Clean Air" programme is a government initiative aimed at supporting owners of single-family homes in implementing investments related to thermal modernisation and replacement of inefficient heat sources.

Below you will find important information about insulating your home with PIR panels under the "Clean Air" programme

The programme is aimed at owners and co-owners of single-family residential houses or residential premises separated in single-family buildings, with a separate land and mortgage register, who are planning thermal modernisation works. The aim is to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

What can you receive a subsidy for?

• Insulation of building partitions,
• Replacement of windows and doors,
• Installation of PV systems (photovoltaic panels),
• Replacement of "smokers" with new, efficient and environmentally friendly heat sources,
• Modernisation of heating systems,
• Purchase of heat recovery ventilation systems

Eligible costs in the context of thermal insulation of building partitions include: Purchase/installation of building materials used to insulate external and internal building partitions separating heated and unheated rooms, ceilings under unheated attics, ceilings above unheated rooms and enclosed underfloor spaces, balcony slabs, foundations, etc. that are part of insulation systems or used to protect against moisture. Purchase and installation of building materials for necessary accompanying works (e.g. replacement of external window sills, gutters, etc.).

Source: Table 3. Thermal insulation of building partitions, window and door joinery – Appendix 2 to the programme – eligible costs and maximum subsidy (basic level of co-financing).

What determines the amount of the subsidy?

Under the programme, you can receive up to PLN 136,200 in non-repayable subsidies for investments related to comprehensive thermal modernisation, including building insulation. The level of funding depends on household income and the scope of thermal modernisation work carried out.

Levels of funding: The "Clean Air" programme is designed to support households with different income levels. There are several income thresholds that determine the amount of funding:

Three forms of funding:

• Grant – Funding consisting of the payment of allocated funds.
• Grant with pre-financing – Funding consisting of the payment of part of the grant (in the form of an advance) before the start of the project or at the beginning of the project, and the remaining part of the grant after the completion of the entire project.
• Subsidy for partial repayment of bank capital loan – Funding for partial repayment of the loan capital, paid by banks that are partners of the "Clean Air" programme.

How much funding can you receive?

The amount of the grant depends on the scope of the planned work, the applicant's income and the fulfilment of the technical and environmental requirements specified by the programme

• For the basic subsidy group, a maximum of PLN 66,000 (plus an energy audit of PLN 1,200) for comprehensive thermal modernisation.
• For the group with increased funding, a maximum of PLN 99,000 (plus an energy audit of PLN 1,200) for comprehensive thermal modernisation.
• For the group with the highest subsidy, a maximum of PLN 135,000 (plus an energy audit of PLN 1,200) for comprehensive thermal modernisation

Submitting an application

The grant application can be submitted in paper form to the relevant Environmental Protection and Water Management Fund or electronically.

Prepare your application in accordance with the guidelines of the "Clean Air" programme

Remember to attach a certificate of income. And your home cannot have an inefficient heat source after the thermal modernisation work has been completed.

You can check whether you have an efficient heat source in the programme documents on the website of the government's "Clean Air" programme.

When choosing insulation material for your home, use the EUROPIR^® insulation thickness calculator

CALCULATOR 

Entering the specifications of the insulation material on invoices, such as the thermal conductivity coefficient (lambda) and the thickness of the material, can speed up the approval of your grant application.

 Energy Audit

This is required when applying for a grant for comprehensive thermal modernisation. It allows you to determine which building partitions (walls, roofs, floors, windows) require improved insulation and what measures need to be taken to improve efficiency.

The programme does not require a specific brand of insulation material to be specified, but it must meet certain technical and environmental requirements. EUROPIR^® PIR thermal insulation boards are an excellent choice thanks to their high insulation parameters.

See the insulation thickness calculator tool available in the "Clean Air" Programme, which is used to determine the thickness of the insulation material.

https://kalkulatorczystepowietrze.kape.gov.pl/

Summary

By using the "Clean Air" programme to insulate your home with EUROPIR® PIR boards, you not only increase the energy efficiency of your home, but also contribute to protecting the environment. This allows you to significantly reduce heat loss, which translates into lower energy consumption for heating and cooling rooms and, consequently, lower bills and increased thermal comfort in your home.

Remember to carefully read the requirements of the programme https://czystepowietrze.gov.pl/

Source of information: https://czystepowietrze.gov.pl/