Alleviating household energy poverty in Europe
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV program is a crucial initiative under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme, specifically designed to combat household energy poverty across Europe. This program stands out by promoting a holistic, cross-sectoral approach to energy poverty alleviation, focusing on both policy and coordination support for public authorities and practical renovation efforts in multi-apartment buildings. It aims to improve living conditions, well-being, and health for energy-poor households by fostering collaborative strategies and facilitating energy efficiency improvements.
Who is Funded
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV program targets a broad range of entities and individuals across European Union Member States, with the overarching goal of reducing energy poverty and enhancing living conditions. Eligible applicants include public authorities, societal intermediaries, and housing organizations, all working towards the strategic objective of implementing effective energy efficiency measures and coordinated policies.
What is Funded
This funding program supports projects focused on alleviating energy poverty through policy, coordination, and building renovation. It encourages actions that improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy solutions, with a strong emphasis on achieving tangible results and positive impacts for energy-poor households.
Type and Scope of Funding
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV program offers financial support in the form of grants, with a significant co-financing rate. While there is a suggested maximum for EU contributions, proposals requesting other amounts are also considered.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements throughout the application and project implementation phases. These include strict consortium formation rules and various operational provisions aimed at maximizing project impact and ensuring compliance with EU policies.
Application Procedure
The application process for the LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV program is managed through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, following a structured single-stage submission procedure. Applicants are provided with comprehensive guidance and templates to facilitate proposal preparation and submission.
Legal Basis
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV program is underpinned by a robust legal framework that ensures its legitimacy and guides its implementation. This framework includes specific EU regulations and directives designed to support environmental and climate action.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
1,750,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Deadline:
23.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union Member States
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Construction and Building Materials, Healthcare, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Households affected by energy poverty
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Infrastructure
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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