Energy Investment Allowance since 1997
The Netherlands government supports the expansion of solar thermal resources. The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) programme for entrepreneurs in the Netherlands supports sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies since 1997. Entrepreneurs who invest in renewable energy can deduct 41.5% of the investment costs of the renewable energy application from their total taxes.
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Country / region |
The Netherlands |
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Name of programme |
Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) |
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Type of incentive |
Tax credit for entrepreneurs |
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Eligible technologies |
All kind of sustainable energy and other, e.g., energy-efficient technologies. A list of eligible technologies is published every year, on website http://www.agentschapnl.nl/programmas-regelingen/publicaties-eia |
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Applicable sectors |
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Eligible costs |
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Amount |
Income or corporate tax deduction of 41.5 % of investment costs |
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Maximum incentive |
The maximum incentive depends on the system’s size, therefore differing from applicant to applicant In addition; In order to be eligible for EIA support the costs of a corporate asset must be at least € 450, and the total amount of the energy investments per calendar year must be at least € 2,300. |
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Requirements for system |
Companies applying for EIA must be in possession of a valid environmental permit. |
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Requirements for installation |
Application form to be sent within three month after purchase was made |
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Finance provider |
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (EZ) and The Belastingdienst (Dutch tax authorities) |
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Total funds |
EUR 151 million for all technologies |
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Effective date |
1997 |
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Expiration date |
No expiration date |
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Website |
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Last review of this tabloid |
January 2013 |
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Contact |
EIA helpdesk at NL Agency in Zwolle Postbus 10073, 8000 GB Zwolle |
