On 4 August 2026, BAFA published the fact sheet on the industrial electricity price and the fact sheet on decarbonisation measures. This means the details on eligibility, calculation, evidence and investment obligation are now available. Electricity-intensive companies should take a close look, because the relief is linked to conditions that require decisions in the current year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basis is the guideline on granting financial compensation to electricity- and trade-intensive companies for electricity price relief (industrial electricity price) for the billing years 2026 to 2028, published in the Federal Gazette as BAnz AT 06.05.2026 B1. The European Commission approved the scheme on 16 April 2026 on the basis of the CISAF state aid framework (Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework), case SA.120495. An equity payment is granted, which is applied for retrospectively for each completed billing year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Companies based in Germany with offtake points that can be assigned to an economic sector in sub-list 1 of Annex I of the CEEAG (Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy) are eligible to apply. The classification of economic activities WZ 2008 is decisive, per offtake point rather than for the company as a whole. A company with several sites therefore only receives the aid for those offtake points that can be assigned to an eligible economic sector. Companies in difficulty, among others, are excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basic aid is calculated using the formula 0.5 \u00d7 eligible electricity consumption \u00d7 differential price. Half of the eligible consumption is therefore eligible for aid. The differential price is generally 50 per cent of the reference price, but is capped by the target price of 5 ct\/kWh. For the 2026 billing year, BAFA specifies a reference price of 8.744 ct\/kWh and thus a differential price of 3.744 ct\/kWh. The company's individual electricity price plays no role in the calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A calculation example: with eligible consumption of 100 GWh, the result is 0.5 \u00d7 100,000,000 kWh \u00d7 \u20ac0.03744\/kWh = \u20ac1,872,000. If the flexibility bonus of 10 per cent of the basic aid is also granted, a further \u20ac187,200 is added, making \u20ac2,059,200 in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eligible electricity is the electricity consumed at the offtake point itself, i.e. grid supply and self-generation minus onward deliveries to third parties. Indirect electricity consumption, for example via compressed air or steam in industrial parks, may be added under certain conditions. Electricity volumes for which electricity price compensation is claimed must be deducted, as the same volumes may not be counted twice. Both instruments can be combined for different electricity volumes. According to the fact sheet, cumulation with relief for other eligible costs, such as the special equalisation scheme under the EnFG, is permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In four hours we clarify whether your company is eligible, how large your subsidy will be and which investments you need to plan in return. With a calculation exercise and Q&A.<\/p>\n
Tue, 01.12.2026, 9 am\u20131 pm CET \u00b7 Microsoft Teams \u00b7 \u20ac249 plus VAT \u00b7 businesses only<\/strong><\/p>\nSecure your place now<\/a>\nDetails and conditions<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n By applying, the company undertakes to invest at least 50 per cent of the basic aid granted in decarbonisation measures. The four categories under number 4.1 letters a to d of the guideline are permitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The measures must be implemented within 48 months of the date of the grant notice. A longer period is only possible for technical reasons that arise subsequently and should not exceed 72 months. Only measures implemented in the respective billing year or later are counted, i.e. from 2026 for 2026. No other aid may be claimed for the measures themselves. Evidence must be provided no later than three months after the end of the implementation period. If it is missing, the grant notice must be revoked in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone applying for the flexibility bonus must invest 80 per cent of the minimum investment amount in demand-side flexibility measures and an additional 75 per cent of the bonus in decarbonisation measures. The specific measure does not yet have to be named when applying. However, BAFA recommends deciding at an early stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below 10 GWh, the classification certificate from the state statistical office, a site plan of the offtake points, the electricity bills or a supply confirmation and a bank confirmation are generally sufficient. From 10 GWh, the audit certificate replaces the bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In four hours we clarify whether your company is eligible, how large your subsidy will be and which investments you need to plan in return. With a calculation exercise and Q&A.<\/p>\n Tue, 01.12.2026, 9 am\u20131 pm CET \u00b7 Microsoft Teams \u00b7 \u20ac249 plus VAT \u00b7 businesses only<\/strong><\/p>\nSecure your place now<\/a>\nDetails and conditions<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n As a freelance auditor for certification bodies, LUNEXS is familiar with the verification procedures for electricity price compensation, BECV and EnFG and provides support with delimiting offtake points, the metering concept and the technical assessment of decarbonisation measures. This support does not replace the audit certificate of an auditor (Wirtschaftspr\u00fcfer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a compact introduction, LUNEXS offers a live online webinar for businesses: Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 9 am to 1 pm CET, with Q&A, \u20ac249 plus VAT. All academy dates<\/a> can be found on our academy page, where you will also find all booking details<\/a>. The original BAFA documents: Fact sheet on the industrial electricity price<\/a>, Fact sheet on decarbonisation measures<\/a> and the BAFA topic page on the industrial electricity price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical information. No legal or tax advice and no guarantee or commitment. For a binding assessment of your individual case, please consult a specialist lawyer or tax adviser.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BAFA has published the fact sheets on the industrial electricity price. 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Deadlines for the 2026 billing year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What companies should do now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your path to the application<\/h3>\n
How LUNEXS supports you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n