Stabilisation programme: Federal Government launches three energy support programmes today
Bern, 23.3.2009 - In the 2009 March session, Parliament agreed to the second stabilisation programme put forward by the Swiss Federal Council in support of the Swiss economy. To this end, it has approved additional credit totalling 710 million francs for 2009, 60 million of which will flow into three support programmes in the energy sector. These programmes are being launched today by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and applications for grants can be submitted with immediate effect. The deadline for the submission of applications is 30 June 2009. Terms and conditions for funding und application forms are available on the BFE website by going to www.bfe.admin.ch/stabilisierungsprogramm.