District heating and cooling: Enabling modernisation and fuel switch through support for investment plans and skills development

Likely relevant for

• District heating and cooling operators
• Energy infrastructure planners
• Renewable energy project developers
• Skills development organisations in energy sector

Project signals

What it funds

• Investment plans for modernising district heating and cooling systems
• Skills development activities related to district heating and cooling
• Support for fuel switching in heating and cooling infrastructure

Expected outcomes

• Modernised and more efficient district heating and cooling systems
• Increased capacity and skills in the sector
• Reduced reliance on fossil fuels through fuel switching

Who can apply / participate

• Public bodies
• Private companies
• Research organisations
• Non-profit organisations
• Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
• Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
• Must be involved in district heating and cooling sector or related skills development
• Exact eligibility criteria for applicants
• Consortium composition rules

Must check before shortlisting

• Specific eligibility criteria and budget details
• Consortium requirements if any
• Exact funding rates and deadlines

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

• Single-stage submission model.
• Check official call for detailed application requirements and deadlines