Positive Clean Energy Districts

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The 'Positive Clean Energy Districts' program, part of the Horizon Europe Cities Mission, aims to accelerate the transition towards climate neutrality in European cities. It supports large-scale demonstration and implementation of integrated clean energy solutions within urban districts, fostering innovation and citizen engagement for a greener future.

Who is Funded for Positive Clean Energy Districts

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives in fostering climate-neutral urban development across Europe. It outlines the diverse range of entities and locations targeted by this initiative.

What is Funded within Positive Clean Energy Districts

This section provides an overview of the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'Positive Clean Energy Districts' program. It clarifies the developmental stages of projects that the program aims to support, focusing on innovative solutions for urban energy transformation.

Type and Scope of Funding for Positive Clean Energy Districts

This section describes the nature of the financial support available through the program, including the type of financial instruments offered and details regarding the overall budget allocated to the topic. Specific funding amounts per project and typical project durations are also addressed, if explicitly stated.

Conditions and Requirements for Positive Clean Energy Districts

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering everything from application stipulations and consortium formation to adherence to broader regulatory frameworks. It highlights the collaborative and strategic demands integral to successful participation.

Application Procedure for Positive Clean Energy Districts

This section details the structured steps involved in the application process, from proposal preparation and submission to the evaluation and selection mechanisms. It provides clarity on how applications are processed and decisions communicated to ensure a transparent and efficient procedure.

This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents that govern the 'Positive Clean Energy Districts' funding program. It specifies the primary authorizing instruments and key regulations that shape its operation, alongside information on where these official texts can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

The document specifies a total budget of 40,000,000 € for this topic for the year 2021. No maximum funding amount per project or per company is explicitly stated.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

40,000,000 € for 2021 (topic budget)

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Horizon 2020 Smart Cities and Communities Lighthouse projects cluster, SCALE service contract, Smart Cities Marketplace, SET Plan action 3.2 - Smart cities and communities - focusing on positive-energy blocks and districts (PED), European Partnership on Driving Urban Transition (DUT), European Partnership for People-centric Sustainable Built Environment (Built4People), Covenant of Mayors, Living-in.EU, Clean Energy Transition (LIFE), EIT InnoEnergy, European Urban Initiative of Cohesion policy, Urban Agenda for the EU, New European Bauhaus initiative, Mission Platform (HORIZON-MISS-2021-CIT-02-03).

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