Description
The European Commission’s initiative - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) is the leading EU initiative on local action against energy poverty. It serves as a collaborative network of stakeholders seeking to design and implement measures addressing energy poverty in their communities.
The European Commission’s Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) has launched its 2026 Call for Technical Assistance to local governments and organisations working closely with them to tackle the root causes of energy poverty, based on a structured and comprehensive approach. Our open calls for technical assistance enable us to support beneficiaries in designing and implementing effective, locally grounded work plans, while promoting innovation and collaboration across sectors and stakeholders.
level of support
EU-wide
support area
Project Planning, Mentorship and Coaching, Training and Capacity Building, Financing Support, Stakeholder Engagement
Support scope
Selected applicants will receive customised support to help design, strengthen, or scale up concrete actions – from early diagnosis to implementation.
Eligibility criteria
The call offers tailored support to local governments and their partners who wish to diagnose, plan, or implement actions to reduce energy poverty within their territories.
Applicants must first indicate whether the application concerns one local government (Single proposal) or multiple local governments working jointly (Bundle proposal).
For single proposals, up to 3 official partners can be included, with at least one being a local government. Other partners may represent civil society organisations, non-profit entities, government institutions, research centres, private companies, energy or environmental agencies, cooperatives, or other relevant actors.
For bundle proposals, several local governments (from two to ten) can apply together, supported by up to three official partners. In this case, at least two partners must represent local governments.
Each organisation must designate a reference person, specifying their position and contact details.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the EU Survey by 31st March 2026 at 06:00 pm (Brussels Time, GMT+1).
Evidence Of Success
Since its launch, the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) has supported 80 local projects, reaching hundreds of municipalities across the EU and strengthening local capacity to tackle energy poverty.
Expert Opinion
The EPAH Technical Assistance Call is a strategic opportunity for municipalities and local partners seeking structured support to address energy poverty in a systematic and evidence-based manner.
