[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

Expected opening: April 2025 | Expected deadline: September 2025

Project budgets typically €1–3 million; project duration up to 36 months

Supports projects to decarbonise and modernise district heating and cooling networks, promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy integration in Europe.

--- ## Description This grant, under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition sub-programme, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of district heating and cooling (DHC) systems across Europe. It supports innovative projects that modernise, upgrade, or expand DHC networks to boost energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources. The program encourages knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and the development of replicable models to drive the energy transition in urban environments, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and foster sustainable energy infrastructure. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call opening: April 2025 - Anticipated proposal deadline: September 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical project budgets: €1–3 million - Project duration: Up to 36 months - Funding covers eligible costs for activities such as technology demonstration, stakeholder engagement, and best practice dissemination --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States or associated countries - Consortia are encouraged, especially those involving local/regional authorities, utilities, research organizations, and SMEs - Projects must focus on the decarbonisation and modernisation of district heating and/or cooling networks --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-DHC?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Proposals should address the call's objectives, expected impact, and describe the planned activities, consortium, and budget - Detailed guidance, templates, and eligibility criteria are available on the program page --- ## Additional Information - Projects should demonstrate high replicability and scalability potential - Emphasis on integrated approaches, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge transfer - Collaboration with relevant local, regional, and national authorities is encouraged --- ## External Links - [LIFE-2025-CET-DHC Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-DHC?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – LIFE Programme](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/life-programme_en) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Supporting district heating and cooling networks

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