SME Energy-Saving Loan

Do you want to save energy in your business, but cannot get financing? You may qualify for the SME Energy-Saving Loan (MKB Energiebesparingslening, in Dutch). You can borrow €10,000 to €250,000 per location, without collateral. You have up to 7 years to repay the loan. The interest rate is 6.9% per year and stays the same for the full term.

When do you qualify?

The SME Energy-Saving Loan is for SMEs in the Netherlands. Businesses on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba can also apply.

You may qualify if you meet these and other conditions:

• Your business uses at least 10,000 kWh of electricity or 5,000 m3 of natural gas or the equivalent per year.
• Your business is based in the Netherlands and carries out a large part of its work there.
• You invest in measures that are on the list of measures for the SME Energy-Saving Loan (in Dutch).
• You can provide your 2 most recent financial statements.

See all conditions for the SME Energy-Saving Loan at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO, in Dutch).

How to apply?

First complete the RVO Quickscan (in Dutch) to see if you may qualify.

You can apply for the SME Energy-Saving Loan from 1 October 2026 until 11 December 2026 to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO, in Dutch).