The Energy Communities 2024 programme, offered by Austria’s Climate and Energy Fund, provides financial support for the development and implementation of energy communities. This program offers financial assistance to energy communities, helping local authorities, cooperatives, and citizens finance feasibility studies, legal advice, and project planning for renewable energy projects.

National

The grant focuses on innovative projects requiring advanced planning, with an emphasis on technical, social, gender, and diversity innovations.

The projects submitted are checked by KPC for formal completeness (presence of all documents) and fulfilment of the project selection and assessment criteria. The assessment is based to a greater extent on planning (e.g. comprehensibility of the project) and technical quality.

Over the years, the Climate and Energy Fund in Austria has supported numerous projects across various sectors, including those under the Energy Communities Programme. These initiatives have played a vital role in advancing renewable energy, promoting decentralized energy systems, and fostering active community participation in the energy transition. The fund has enabled communities to launch innovative projects that contribute to climate protection and energy independence.

The Energy Communities 2024 Programme is a pivotal opportunity for energy communities to accelerate their impact on Austria’s energy transition. With €2 million in funding, this program not only supports the technical and financial planning required for innovative projects but also emphasizes social inclusion through gender and diversity criteria. By fostering local renewable energy production, energy communities can actively contribute to greenhouse gas reduction while empowering citizens. For projects aiming for sustainability and innovation, this programme provides the necessary backing to succeed at the local and regional levels.

Do you want to know more about this resource?