Saxony repairs: More than 1,100 applications for repair bonuses

Consumers - Saxony repairs: More than 1,100 applications for repair bonuses

People in Saxony are making active use of the new repair bonus. In the first six weeks, 1,116 applications for the subsidy for the repair of electrical appliances were received, according to the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) in Leipzig. The most frequent applications were for the subsidy for the repair of cell phones, followed by washing machines, coffee machines, dishwashers and televisions.

The repair bonus was launched at the beginning of November. The Ministry of the Environment is making up to 1.25 million euros available this year and next. The bonus applies to repairs that cost at least 75 euros. Funding is 50 percent, with the maximum grant being 200 euros. The Ministry of the Environment hopes that this will reduce waste and save raw materials.

As of December 15, the SAB had approved 1,045 applications with a volume of just under 108,000 euros. This results in an average grant of 103 euros per application. Between 30 and 40 new applications were received every day.

So far, the subsidy has only been paid for the repair of electrical appliances. The appliances must be repaired by a company that is on the SAB list of participating repair companies. According to the Aufbaubank, the Ministry is planning to extend the bonus to the repair of other consumer goods in the long term.

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1. Some people in Leipzig, as part of the initiative in Saxony, are considering repairing their old coffee machines instead of buying new ones, given the availability of a subsidy from the Ministry of the Environment (BMU).
2. The BMU has also announced plans to expand the repair bonus scheme beyond electrical appliances, possibly including the repair of cell phone devices and other consumer goods, which could be beneficial for residents of Leipzig and other cities in Saxony.
3. During the turn of the year, while enjoying a hot cup of coffee, a Leipzig resident might ponder over the idea of repairing their old cell phone with the help of a subsidy from the BMU, as part of their New Year's resolutions to reduce waste and save resources.
4. If a resident of Saxony decides to repair their damaged coffee machine or any other electrical appliance, they could potentially qualify for a financial subsidy from the BMU, thanks to the repair bonus program that has been successfully implemented by the Sächsische Aufbaubank in Leipzig.

Source: www.stern.de