Apply for accreditation as an energy expert for the federal program on energy efficiency in agriculture and horticulture

If you wish to apply for accreditation as an expert for the federal program on energy efficiency in agriculture and horticulture, you can do so through the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE).

The federal program for increasing energy efficiency and CO2 savings in agriculture and horticulture subsidizes measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions in agriculture and horticulture. As part of this funding program, you can apply for approval as an expert with the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).

With the approval of the BLE, you can advise agricultural and horticultural businesses in Germany on energy efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emissions. Above all, you will support them in matters relating to stationary and mobile energy use (heating fuels and motor fuels) and develop CO2 saving concepts for these companies.

To be approved as an expert person, you must meet certain requirements and demonstrate qualifications. These primarily include knowledge of:

• Energy efficiency and
• agricultural production techniques and their energy consumption.

The BLE publishes the list of approved experts online.

Approval as an expert person is valid for a maximum of 2 years and must be applied for again thereafter.

You can apply for accreditation as an expert online with the BLE:

• Access the online form. You will be guided through the necessary information step by step.
• Upload any necessary documents and submit the form online.
• BLE will review your application and contact you if there are any ambiguities or missing information.
• Upon successful review, the BLE will send you your approval.

There is no application deadline. 

• Objection:
  Information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the notice regarding your offer.
• lawsuit before the administrative court