The investments will positively affect utility costs in the long term and boost property values, Fábián noted on the first day of the scheme.

The support, a combination of grant money and interest-free credit, is available for detached homes built before 1990 and must result in energy savings of at least 30%.

The support threshold is HUF 6 million per project, with homeowners contributing HUF 1 mln. The credit/grant ratio depends on household income and regional development levels.