Under the European Union’s Single Market Programme (SMP), funding has been approved for the EENergy project, supported by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a network operating in 39 European countries. This program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, key components in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal.
The EENergy project aims to provide financial support for at least 900 selected businesses across participating countries, along with advisory services for at least 1,800 eligible candidates.
The first call, launched in spring 2024, attracted over 1,400 applicants, with 671 SMEs receiving funding to improve energy efficiency.
Second Call Details
The second call opened on December 2, 2024, and will remain open until February 28, 2025, at 5 PM. In this round, at least 460 SMEs will benefit from EENergy services, and a minimum of 229 businesses will be selected for financial support. Special focus will be placed on clients from energy-intensive industries, with at least 67 funded beneficiaries coming from these sectors.
The call is open to any SME established before January 1, 2024, that operates and is registered in one of the EU Single Market Programme member countries.
Financial support for each business can amount to a maximum of 10,000 euros.
Activities must aim to reduce energy consumption by at least five percent.
Financial investments in the context of energy efficiency include activities focused on upgrading existing technologies, software, and equipment to reduce energy consumption and improve productivity. Advisory and training services under the program cover a wide range of services aimed at improving the energy performance of businesses. These include audits to identify energy-saving potentials, detailed needs assessments to define investment plans for energy efficiency, and employee training on best practices in energy management.
SMEs can apply directly for the program and indicate their interest in specific types of support they require. They can apply for funding of specific activities up to a maximum of 10,000 euros or propose larger activities exceeding this amount, with the possibility of co-financing from alternative private sources. While financial support is limited to a smaller number of units, advisory services will be available to a larger number of qualified participants.
Participants will also have access to benchmark reports, a tool designed under the EENergy project to assess the energy efficiency of businesses compared to similar enterprises in the same region or industry.
For more details about the call and how to apply, click here.
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