If you are a local authority or a company in France looking to develop or expand heat or cold networks powered by renewable energy or waste heat recovery, this funding scheme can support your studies. The grant amount varies based on the project’s specifics, and applications are open until {{date_cloture}}. {{#url_formulaire}}Submit your application through the ADEME portal{{/url_formulaire}}.

Objectives

This scheme aims to fund studies that facilitate the creation or extension of existing heat and cold networks. By supporting these initiatives, the program contributes to the broader goals of ecological transition and innovation in energy management.

Beneficiaries

The funding is available to:

• Local authorities
• Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and intermediate-sized enterprises (ETIs)

Exclusions are not specified, so all eligible entities in the energy sector may apply.

Eligible operations

Eligible operations include:

• Studies focused on the development of heat or cold networks powered by renewable energy sources (EnR) and/or waste heat recovery (EnR&R).

This funding does not cover operational expenses or projects outside the scope of renewable energy and waste heat recovery.

Eligibility conditions

Key conditions for eligibility include:

• The project must focus on renewable energy or waste heat recovery.
• Applications must be submitted before the deadline of {{date_cloture}}.
• Detailed project proposals are required to determine the grant amount.

Grant amount

The grant amount is project-dependent, meaning it will vary based on the specifics of each application. There is no fixed maximum or minimum amount stated, allowing flexibility for various project scales. {{#date_cloture}}Applications are accepted until {{date_cloture}}.{{/date_cloture}}