Energy renovation solutions - Making buildings’ renovation faster, deeper, affordable, smarter, service- and data-driven
The LIFE-2025-CET-BETTERRENO program offers critical funding to accelerate energy renovation solutions across Europe. Its core purpose is to make building renovations faster, more affordable, and smarter, directly contributing to the EU's ambitious decarbonisation goals. By fostering innovative approaches and market integration, this initiative stands out in its commitment to transforming the European building stock.
Who is Funded for Energy Renovation Solutions
The LIFE-2025-CET-BETTERRENO program targets a diverse range of stakeholders involved in the energy renovation value chain across EU and associated countries. Its primary objective is to drive significant progress towards the decarbonisation of buildings by fostering innovative, scalable, and cost-effective renovation solutions.
What Projects are Funded for Building Decarbonisation
This program provides funding for projects focused on enhancing energy renovation and improving data and services within the building sector. It supports initiatives that either increase renovation rates and competitiveness in the construction industry or improve the availability, quality, and accuracy of building-related data and instruments.
Type and Scope of Funding for Energy Renovation
The LIFE-2025-CET-BETTERRENO program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a maximum contribution per project set at EUR 2 million. Applications require a consortium of at least three entities from different eligible countries, emphasizing collaborative transnational actions. Detailed financial and operational criteria are outlined in the call documentation.
Conditions and Requirements for LIFE-2025-CET
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for submitting proposals, including page limits, eligible countries, and financial capacity. A mandatory consortium structure is required, and all legal and financial aspects of the grants are governed by comprehensive EU regulations and guidelines, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Application Procedure for Energy Renovation Funding
The application process for the LIFE-2025-CET-BETTERRENO program is a single-stage submission, with clear guidelines for proposal preparation and evaluation criteria. Applicants can access various support resources, including National Contact Points and an online manual, to guide them through the submission and evaluation phases.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
The LIFE-2025-CET-BETTERRENO program is established and governed by key European Union regulations and policies, ensuring its legal foundation and operational framework. Official texts and guidance documents are made publicly available to provide full transparency and support for applicants.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 € (for 2025)
Deadline:
23.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Building owners, investors, occupants, public and decision-making authorities, financial institutions, construction sector representatives, SMEs, professional organisations/associations, service providers.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Scaling, Market Introduction, Implementation, Applied Research
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE))
Managed By:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
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