Andorra Reforms Renova and e-Engega Programmes to Widen Energy Subsidy Access

### Andorran Government Reforms Renova and e-Engega Programmes to Broaden Energy Subsidy Access

The Andorran government has reformed its Renova and e-Engega subsidy programmes, maintaining a €2 million budget to reach more citizens and businesses through reduced per-grant amounts. David Forné, Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Transport and Mobility, outlined the changes at a Wednesday press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting. The goal is equitable distribution to maximise social impact and prevent early fund exhaustion.

The programmes focus on building energy efficiency, renewable energy production and sustainable mobility. Since launch—Renova in 2011 and e-Engega in 2014—they have aided thousands via nearly 3,500 efficiency and generation projects and about 2,000 mobility grants, mobilising over €26 million total.

For e-Engega, €500,000 supports 2025 purchases of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids or extended-range models, excluding non-plug-in options. Last year saw 134 applications, with three withdrawals; 71% were fully electric cars—including three taxis—17% plug-in hybrids, 7% motorcycles and 5% vans. Businesses filed 31% of requests, including two for second vehicles and nine for demos. Applications held steady from 2024's 150 approvals, though hybrids declined. Taxis (€8,000) and vans consumed much of the budget.

In 2026, grants halve across categories to extend availability: electric cars to €3,000 (from €6,000), vans to €7,500 (from €15,000), motorcycles to €750 (from €1,500), mopeds to €400 (from €800), electric taxis to €7,500 (from €15,000) and hybrid taxis to €4,000 (from €8,000). Aids cap at 35% of vehicle cost, with some dealer input, disbursed year-round.

Renova gets €1.5 million for 2026 energy upgrades in single-family homes and apartments. It has approved over 87% of 3,500+ applications since 2011, with insulation drawing most funds and renewables adding over €4.61 million. Andorra now has 500+ production systems, surging post-2019.

In 2025, 210 applications arrived—188 new, 24 from 2024—with 175 approvals exhausting the €1.3 million budget in two months. Apartments comprised 60%, and 84% targeted efficiency or production. For 2026, aid rates hold—up to 40% for insulation, windows or renewables—but caps adjust lower for more recipients. Forné called Renova the government's "star" programme, stressing prompt access for greater numbers.