Social heating fund
Country
Name of measure (local language)
Sociaal Verwarmingsfonds
Fonds Social Chauffage
Fonds Social Chauffage
Organisation type
Implementing body
Public Centre for Social Welfare (CPAS/OCMW)
Sector-based NGO (collects the heating oil levy)
Type of measure
Funding method
Target socioeconomic group
Target housing situation
Geographic scope
Energy carrier
Starting year
2004
Description
Social services can provide financial aid for households that use heating oil, kerosene or propane gas to heat their home. The maximum for the rebate is 1500 liter per household per heating period.
Results
In 2015, 96,533 persons were eligible for financial aid, but the number of applicants has been decreasing since 2013.