You’ve decided to get an energy label for your home – a great first step toward a more energy-efficient house. It also opens the door to applying for renovation funding.
Steps 1, 2, and 3 show you how to get an energy label, apply for funding, or make use of the new craftsman deduction.
Steps 4 and 5 cover switching your heat source and saving money on appliance repairs.
Good luck with your project!
Get an energy label
An energy label increases your home’s value and comes with a detailed report containing specific recommendations for energy improvements.
For each recommendation, you can see how much you save – both money and CO₂.
If your home receives an energy label of D, E, F, or G, you are eligible to apply for funding through the Energy Renovation Pool.
If your home is rated A, B, or C, you are not eligible for funding, but you can still use the craftsman deduction.
To get an energy label, simply contact a certified energy assessment company, which you can find via SparEnergi’s search tool.
An energy label typically costs between DKK 4,000 and 10,000 and is valid for 10 years.
Apply for funding
Did you receive an energy label of D, E, F, or G?
If yes, you are now eligible to apply for funding through the Energy Renovation Pool – called Energirenoveringspuljen in Danish.
It’s important that you do not start the renovation work before your application has been approved – otherwise, you will not receive funding.
The pool opened on January 27, 2026, and for the first time, you now have a full year to complete your project after it has been approved.
Once the work is complete, you must submit final documentation. If everything is in order, the funding will be paid out.
Apply for funding here.
What can I get subsidies for?
You can find an overview of which renovations are eligible for funding here.
Please note that funding is not available for basement exterior walls and cavity wall insulation. For these types of renovations, you can instead use the new craftsman deduction.
How much funding can I receive?
The amount of funding you can receive is calculated by multiplying the subsidy rate by the number of square meters included in your project.
You must not have received funding for the same project before, and the minimum amount you can apply for is DKK 5,000. There is no upper limit to the funding amount.
You can find the subsidy rates here.
If you need any help, you can contact SparEnergi at +45 31 15 90 00.
Use the Craftsman Deduction
The new green craftsman deduction (Håndværkerfradrag) runs from 2025 to 2027.
You can get a deduction of DKK 8,600 per person in the household. If two people live together, you can receive a total deduction of DKK 17,200.
It is not possible to use the craftsman deduction for the same project for which you are also applying for funding.
See how to apply for the deduction below:
What expenses qualify for a craftsman deduction?
The new craftsman deduction focus on climate and environmental improvements.
This means you can get a deduction for things like window replacement, insulation, climate-proofing, and installation of solar panels.
You can only get a deduction for the labor costs – not for materials.
Be aware of...
The work must be paid for digitally – via MobilePay, debit card, or online banking. Cash payments are not eligible for deductions.
Remember to keep the invoices as documentation, and ask the contractor to separate the invoice into materials and labor (excluding VAT).
The work must be carried out by a VAT-registered company in Denmark.
How to apply for the deduction
To get the craftsman deduction, you need to log into Skat TastSelv, click on your preliminary tax assessment (Forskudsopgørelse), and find the craftsman deduction section.
See how to fill out the form in this video from Skat. The video covers the service deduction, but the process is the same for the craftsman deduction.
If you need help with craftsman deduction, you can contact Skat at +45 72 22 28 28.
Switch to a more climate-friendly heating source
If your home is heated with oil or gas, there are energy optimizations and CO₂ savings to be made by switching to a greener heating source.
If you have access to district heating in your area, we recommend this solution. If you live outside a district heating area, you can apply for support for an individual heat pump through the heat pump pool.
See which heating source is the most optimal for you using our heating map.
Repair your household appliances
As a new feature, the service deduction now also covers repairs to large household appliances.
This means you can get a deduction of up to DKK 17,500 for the repair of appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
It’s a great opportunity to extend the lifespan of your appliances and promote circularity.
What services qualify for the service deduction?
You can get a deduction for labor costs for services such as cleaning, childcare, and gardening – and now also for the repair of large household appliances.
See what services qualify for the tax deduction on this page.
Be aware of...
The work must be paid for digitally – via MobilePay, debit card, or online banking. Cash payments are not eligible for deductions.
Remember to keep the invoices as documentation for the work.
How to apply for the service deduction
To get the service deduction, you need to log into Skat TastSelv, click on your preliminary tax assessment (Forskudsopgørelse), and find the service deduction section.
See how to fill out the form in this video from Skat.