Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks
The CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS call, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Energy, provided grants for 'works' projects designed to advance key energy infrastructure across the European Union. This program aimed to foster the integration of a competitive internal energy market, enhance network interoperability, facilitate decarbonisation, promote energy efficiency, and ensure security of supply in line with the European Green Deal and Paris Agreement objectives.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the funded projects, and the overarching objectives that the CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS program aimed to achieve. The program targeted entities capable of developing and implementing significant energy infrastructure projects that contribute to broader European energy policy goals.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS program. It clarifies what costs were generally covered and excluded, alongside the typical developmental stages of projects that received support.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides detailed information on the financial nature of the support, including the type of financial instrument, funding amounts, co-financing rates, and typical project durations under the CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS program.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS program. This includes legal stipulations, collaboration requirements, budget rules, and other critical provisions.
Application Procedure
This section details the structured process for submitting applications, the criteria used for evaluation, and how communication regarding funding decisions was handled for the CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS program.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that underpinned the CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS funding program, establishing its authority and governing its operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 75% of eligible costs for specific actions, otherwise up to 50%.
Allocated Budget:
800,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
CINEA
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