Greening scan
Sustainable energy carriers
Greening scan
Your path to sustainable business with 85 % subsidy
The greening scan is a VLAIO-supported study that helps companies reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Through a combined technical and economic analysis, the scan identifies which sustainability options are feasible for a company’s specific energy and fuel use.
The scan focuses on replacing or reducing fossil energy carriers (such as natural gas, fuel oil or fossil fuels used in processes and transport) with more sustainable alternatives. Its purpose is to support companies in making well-founded investment decisions in a context of policy uncertainty, volatile energy prices and long-term CO₂ reduction targets.
What does the greening scan involve?
The greening scan is a study programme, not an obligation to invest. Together with the company, Witteveen+Bos examines:
- which fossil fuel applications structurally drive energy consumption,
- which alternative technologies are technically feasible on site,
- the investment and operating costs of these alternatives,
- and how robust different choices are under varying price and policy scenarios.
The result is a clear, substantiated overview of options, enabling companies to plan their next sustainability steps in a focused and informed way.
Our services: what can you expect?
The experts at Witteveen+Bos provide you with a comprehensive technical feasibility study and a tailored business case. We offer independent advice and support you at every stage of implementing the chosen sustainable technologies.
Which technologies are eligible?
The greening scan can be used to analyse, among others:
- industrial heat pumps and electric boilers
- electrification of processes
- waste heat recovery and heat networks
- geothermal energy
- biogas and renewable gases
- hydrogen applications
- thermal energy storage
- combinations of the above solutions
The focus is always on market-ready or near-market technologies that are relevant to the company’s specific situation.
Who is the greening scan for?
The greening scan is available to:
- companies and non-profit organisations with an establishment in the Flemish Region;
- both SMEs and energy-intensive companies;
- organisations from all sectors (no sectors are excluded).
The scan can be applied to a maximum of two sites per company.
Subsidy conditions
VLAIO supports the greening scan with a subsidy covering 85 % of the study cost.
- The maximum subsidy amount is €10,000 (excluding VAT);
- The remaining 15 % is paid by the company;
- The scan is carried out under the guidance of a recognised service provider.
Thanks to this high level of support, the greening scan is a low-threshold first step to thoroughly assess sustainability options, without major financial commitments.
Role of Witteveen+Bos
Witteveen+Bos Belgium has been appointed by VLAIO as a recognised service provider for carrying out greening scans.
We support companies with:
- in-depth technical and systems expertise;
- experience in industrial heat and energy projects;
- insight into investment costs, business cases and feasibility;
- and attention to permitting, operational reliability and implementation.
The greening scan often serves as the starting point for further steps towards design, permitting and implementation, but can also be used independently as a strategic decision-making tool.
How does the process work?
A greening scan typically follows these steps:
- defining the scope and objectives together with the company;
- analysing energy consumption, processes and installations;
- technical and economic assessment of sustainability options;
- discussion of results and recommendations.
The process usually takes several months, depending on the complexity of the site and the chosen scope.
Send an email to vergroeningsstudie@witteveenbos.com for more information.
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