European Energy Communities Facility

This section outlines the beneficiaries and strategic aims of the European Energy Communities Facility. The program primarily targets entities capable of establishing and managing a large-scale financial support scheme, with a focus on fostering sustainable energy projects across Europe by empowering energy communities and engaging citizens.

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the European Energy Communities Facility. The program primarily supports sustainable energy community projects at their nascent stages, covering a broad spectrum of clean energy initiatives from efficiency to renewable generation and electro-mobility, with a clear focus on the preparatory work necessary for successful implementation.

This section outlines the financial parameters of the European Energy Communities Facility, including the nature of the support, the maximum available funding, the co-financing rates, and how the funds are intended to be allocated. It specifies that grants are provided to selected consortia, which in turn offer cascade funding to energy communities.

This section details the essential criteria and specific obligations that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation. Key requirements include mandatory consortium formation, transparent financial management, and adherence to specific budgetary allocations.

This section outlines the structured process for applying to the European Energy Communities Facility, including documentation requirements and the evaluation approach. It highlights the competitive nature of the call and the sources for detailed procedural guidelines.

This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and key regulations that underpin the European Energy Communities Facility, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework within the broader European Union context.