Industrial Electricity Price 2026: Key Facts

The German Federal Government is planning a state-subsidized industrial electricity price, limited in time to the years 2026 to 2028. The recently published draft of the ISP funding guideline provides a first insight into its specific design – however, final state aid approval by the European Commission is still pending. 

Key points at a glance: 

• Scope of funding: According to the current draft, up to 50 % of annual electricity consumption is eligible for funding, provided that at least half of the subsidy is used for investments in decarbonization measures. An optional “flexibility bonus” may further increase the amount of aid.  
• Eligibility requirements: Companies are expected to be eligible if they belong to an eligible economic sector listed in the so-called KUEBLL list and are not classified as “undertakings in difficulty.”  
• Consideration (counter-performance): At least 50 % of the aid received must be invested within 48 months in specific decarbonization measures – for example, energy storage solutions.  
• Application process: Applications must be submitted exclusively in electronic form via BAFA and are subject to the availability of budget funds. For an eligible electricity consumption of 10 GWh or more, an audit certificate from a certified public auditor must be submitted in addition to the other required documentation. The submission deadline is to be announced on the BAFA website.  

What does this mean in practice? 

Companies should already review their eligibility requirements, consumption data, and potential investment measures in order to be able to act quickly once the funding guideline enters into force. 

We will be happy to support you in preparing and managing the entire funding process, including the provision of any required audit services.