Accelerating deployment and affordability of heat pumps through collective purchase actions and procurement
The LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS program aims to significantly accelerate the deployment and enhance the affordability of heat pumps across the European Union. This initiative supports collective purchase actions and procurement strategies to overcome barriers such as high upfront costs and lack of awareness, contributing directly to the EU's climate and energy targets for 2030 and 2050, including the ambitious goal of installing 10 million heat pumps in the next five years.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for funding under the LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS program, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical scope of activities, and the overarching objectives aimed at promoting heat pump deployment.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, emphasizing the focus on heat pump deployment and related enabling actions. It also clarifies the eligibility of costs and the typical development stage of supported initiatives.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides a detailed overview of the financial aspects of the LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS program, including the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding available per project, and general information on project duration.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for participation and successful execution within the LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS program, covering application terms, collaboration structures, and general provisions.
Application Procedure
This section details the structured steps for applying to the LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS program, from preparing and submitting proposals to the evaluation and award notification process.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal instruments governing the LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union legislative frameworks.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
2.000.000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for the call LIFE-2022-CET was 98.000.000 EUR. For this specific topic, LIFE-2022-CET-HEATPUMPS, the allocated budget was 6.000.000 €.
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and countries associated to the LIFE Programme.
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Construction and Building Materials, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Households, non-residential buildings, specific consumer groups, SMEs, young people, public authorities, installers, energy companies, housing associations, large building owners.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Market Introduction, Scaling, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
CINEA
Additional Partners:
Not specified for the overall program, but project consortia are required to involve relevant public and/or private entities (e.g., public authorities, consumer organisations, private companies, housing associations, large building owners).
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