EENergy: Open Call for Funding Energy Efficiency Actions up to €10,000!
We would like to inform you that the application submission for the “EENergy” Project has started with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by at least 5%. The project is funded by the European Single Market Programme (SMP) and will be implemented with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
The call aims to support at least 1800 SMEs in developing action plans to improve their energy efficiency through sustainability advisory services provided by EEN Sustainability Advisors. 900 of these eligible SMEs will receive direct financial support (grant) of up to 10,000 euros.
The Call will remain open until 15th of April 2024, at 17:00 CET.
Eligible Activities:
- Investments: Covers the implementation, acquisition, purchase, and/or installation of new software, hardware, equipment, or other technologies.
- Advisory Services: Includes advisory and consultancy services related to identifying and implementing energy efficiency improvements, as well as energy audits.
- Skills& Training: Covers access to training sessions, seminars, and programs for educating and upgrading employees on energy efficiency matters.
The above activities can be combined with each other and have a total budget exceeding €10,000, but the grant provided will not exceed €10,000 per SME.
The planned activities must be designed to target an energy reduction of at least 5%. For the completion of contractual obligations, this reduction will be measured in terms of energy consumption in kWh (or equivalent kWh units provided by the SME) and will be measured within the appropriate scope of the activity performed.
How you can participate:
Interested Cypriot SMEs should contact the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, and afterwards, the sustainability advisors of EEN will assist them in designing a customized action plan for energy efficiency and in submitting their application. The application form and the Guide for Applicants are available on the website of the EENergy project (https://eenergy.grantplatform.com/).
The application must provide information regarding the company itself, as well as the activities aimed at improving energy efficiency by at least 5%, and the anticipated funding for the implementation of these activities (Action Plan). After the call closure, all applications will be verified for eligibility, and the selection process will be conducted through a randomized draw. Upon contracting with the funded beneficiaries, the implementation of the action plans will commence.
All SMEs that apply and meet the specifications, whether they receive funding or not, during the implementation of their action plan, will receive assistance from EEN sustainability advisors and will also receive anonymous reports comparing their energy performance with that of all other candidate companies (in terms of size, sector, and location).
For the definition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), please refer to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC.
For any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following phone numbers: 22889752, 22889769, or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy.
