2018 Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme
This scheme is now closed. Applications are no longer being accepted.
The Heat Pump Water Heater scheme is administered by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services to encourage the use of energy efficient equipment in the domestic sector. This scheme is funded through national funds and applies to private individuals (natural persons) for use on their residential properties, and for organisations that are not carrying out an economic activity.
This scheme launched by means of Government Notice 527 of 2018 has been further extended to 31st December 2019 as per Government Notice 1508.
Once again, this scheme has been further extended to 31st December 2020 or until funds are exhausted as per Government Notice 1643 of 2019.
It has been extended furthermore to 31st December 2021 or until funds are exhausted as per Government Notice 15 of 2021.
This grant scheme has been closed as per Government Notice 324/2021
This grant scheme has been extended as per Government Notice 16/2024
Prospective applicants are invited to refer to the Guidelines for Applicants which have been prepared to assist applicants to complete the application form for a grant on a Heat Pump.
The application form is divided into two parts. Applicants must complete Part A of the application with their personal details. Part A must be completed and submitted to the REWS prior to the purchase and installation of the equipment.
2018 Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme
- Part A to be completed before purchase: Launch Online Application
Upon installation and commissioning of the equipment, applicants are required to submit Part B application together with the necessary supporting documentation.
2018 Heat Pump Water Heater Scheme
- Part B to be completed after installation and commissioning: Launch Online Application
Government Notice 527 of 2018 as amended by Government Notice 1508 of 2018 and as further amended by Government Notice 1643.
It has been extended furthermore to 31st December 2021 or until funds are exhausted as per Government Notice 15 of 2021.
- Details of Identity card or Residence Document of the applicant;
- Handwritten signature of applicant required on the application form;
- Water and Electricity invoice issued by ARMS Ltd for the project location.
For Part A
- Copy of the Identity Card or Residence Document of the applicant.;
- Copy of Water and Electricity invoice issued by ARMS Ltd for the project location;
- Quotation for the equipment to be installed;
- Signed application form.
For Part B
- Original Fiscal receipts;
- Photographs of the rating plates of technologies installed;
- Photographs of the installation site;
- Photocopy of PA Permit (where required);
- Photocopy of five (5) year guarantee of the system;
- Commissioning certificate issued by the installer;
- Signed application form.
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There is no specific period for processing of applications is established at law. Generally, an application is determined by the Regulator within five (5) weeks upon submission of a complete application form.
Form the applicant’s side there is a six (6) month time window within which the installation and commissioning of the system has to be carried out, including also the submission of Part B and the related supporting documentation.
In general, the Maltese Administrative Law establishes that in the absence of a reply this is construed to be tantamount to a refusal and the applicant has a right to appeal.
Any decision taken by the Regulator, including refusal of an application for or withdrawal of an authorisation or a licence, may be subject to appeal before the Review Committee and any other means of redress as established by the Law.
You may submit the application form together with all associated documentation and relevant payments referred to in the application form either by post or by hand to:
Regulator for Energy and Water Services,
Zentrum Business Centre, Level 1,
Mdina Road,
Qormi, QRM 9010
Malta.
