SME Energy-Saving Loan now available to entrepreneurs in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba

Entrepreneurs in Bonaire can now access the SME Energy-Saving Loan (MKB Energiebesparingslening) offered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). This scheme enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest in energy-saving measures, such as insulation, energy-efficient lighting, and other sustainable solutions. The loan provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to structurally reduce their energy costs, make their business operations more sustainable, and decrease their dependence on rising energy prices.

Entrepreneurs can borrow between €10,000 and €250,000 per business location, with no collateral required.

To qualify, the following conditions among others must be met:

• The business must consume at least 10,000 kWh of electricity annually.
• The investment must be included on the RVO’s official list of eligible measures.
• The entrepreneur must be able to provide two recent annual financial statements.
• Implementation of the energy-saving measures must begin within 18 months of the loan’s approval.

The loan carries a fixed interest rate of 6.9% per annum and must be repaid within a maximum of seven years. Applications can be submitted up to and including December 10, 2026. The application window for 2027 will open in mid-March of next year.

Entrepreneurs on the BES islands are encouraged to check their eligibility in good time and take advantage of this financing opportunity. Further information, the terms and conditions, and the application form are available on the official RVO website: www.rvo.nl/subsidies-financiering/mkb-energiebesparingslening

Watch the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GotHzP9MZrg

You can also contact the Chamber of Commerce at 717-5595 or send an email to bis@kvkbonaire.com