Support services for energy communities
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERCOM program offers critical funding to establish and expand support services for energy communities across Europe. This initiative aims to accelerate the clean energy transition by empowering citizens and local authorities to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency, fostering local ownership and delivering broader community benefits.
Who is Funded
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERCOM program targets a broad range of entities and locations across the EU and associated countries, with a primary objective to foster the growth and establishment of energy communities.
What is Funded
This program specifically funds projects focused on supporting energy communities in their development and operational phases, emphasizing direct technical assistance and capacity building.
Type and Scope of Funding
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERCOM program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a significant EU contribution and a high funding rate for eligible projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions related to application submission, consortium formation, and project implementation, ensuring complementarity with existing frameworks and a focus on continuity.
Application Procedure
The application process for LIFE-2025-CET-ENERCOM involves submitting proposals through an online system, with a clear evaluation and award procedure.
Legal Basis
The LIFE-2025-CET-ENERCOM program operates under a robust legal framework established by key EU regulations and work programmes.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
1,750,000 €
Allocated Budget:
7,000,000 € (for 2025)
Deadline:
23.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and associated countries, with priority given to geographic areas where energy communities are less developed or where fewer community experiences exist in specific activities (e.g., community heating and cooling, citizen-led renovation, flexibility).
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Energy communities, citizens, local authorities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)
Additional Partners:
No specific additional partners beyond the required consortium members are mentioned.
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