Energy Efficiency grants
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Programmes for industrial efficiency, building retrofits, heat recovery and demand reduction. Typical funders are UK DESNZ and the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, the US DOE, EU LIFE and Horizon, and utility efficiency-obligation schemes. Listed below are the open energy efficiency grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Energy grants divide into two families that rarely share a form. Deployment pots such as the EU Innovation Fund, the US Department of Energy and the UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio back kit that already works, usually at 30 to 50 per cent intervention rates against matched private capital. Earlier research calls, Horizon Europe and ARPA-E and Innovate UK among them, fund lower technology readiness at far smaller cheques. Applying to the wrong family is the most common reason a strong project scores badly.
This page lists open energy efficiency grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 629 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is energy efficiency work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing energy efficiency grants here include Enova, 51122025, 51122020, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans EUROPE, GLOBAL. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
6 of these close within the next 30 days. Deadlines are taken from the source listing and re-checked on every refresh, but the originating funder remains the authority — always confirm against the official notice before you submit.
Support for Improving Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings
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The funder's programme funds comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades of existing commercial buildings in Norway, including insulation, windows, HVAC, lighting, and renewable energy integration. Eligible applicants are businesses that own or lease commercial properties and seek to substantially reduce energy consumption and improve building energy ratings.
Support for Improving Energy Condition in Housing Companies
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The funder's support programme funds comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits in residential buildings, including insulation, windows, heat recovery, and renewable energy measures. Housing companies can receive up to 25% of project costs (capped at 10 million NOK) to improve building energy ratings and access green financing.
Industrial Climate and Energy Initiatives
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The funder's industrial climate and energy programme provides support to established Norwegian industrial enterprises implementing significant energy efficiency, heat recovery, and fossil-to-renewable energy conversion measures in production operations. The programme accelerates industrial decarbonization toward Norway's near-zero emissions target by 2050 while reducing energy system burden.
Ecodesign and energy labelling compliance support facility for suppliers and retailers
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This grant supports suppliers and retailers in achieving compliance with EU ecodesign and energy labelling regulations. It funds a compliance support facility to help businesses meet legislative requirements for product environmental performance and transparency.
Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the Governance Regulation and the post–2030 energy and climate policy framework
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This LIFE Programme grant funds multilevel dialogue and governance initiatives to implement the EU's Governance Regulation and post-2030 energy and climate policy framework. It targets public authorities, NGOs, and stakeholders engaged in climate and energy policy coordination across governance levels.
Climate Change Mitigation
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This is a European Union call for Standard Action Projects under the LIFE Climate Action programme, funding climate change mitigation initiatives across eligible member states and associated countries. Applicants can propose projects addressing greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, and related climate mitigation pathways.
Fostering competences for the green transition
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects to develop competences, skills, and training programmes that support the green energy transition and decarbonization. It targets consortia including universities, research institutions, and training providers across the EU and associated countries.
Energy efficiency glasshouse horticulture (EG)
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This grant supports glasshouse horticulturists and farming cooperatives in the Netherlands to implement energy-saving measures, including purchasing and installing energy-efficient equipment to reduce CO2 emissions. Projects must be completed within 2.5 years and can be executed individually or in cooperation with other farmers.
Notice: Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF): guidance on how to apply
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Capital grant funding for development of new and existing low-carbon heat networks in the UK. Eligible applicants can apply through Triple Point for support to deploy district heating and heat network infrastructure.
Expanding Internationally with Global Innovation Accelerator
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A Swedish Energy Agency programme supporting energy innovation companies seeking to expand internationally and scale their technologies globally. The grant targets research and innovation projects in the energy sector with international growth ambitions.
Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) - 5th Transnational Call
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This is a European transnational research call funding innovative projects advancing clean energy transition and decarbonization. It targets research institutions and consortia across participating European nations.
Transition to low-temperature heating solutions in multi-apartment buildings
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This grant funds the transition of multi-apartment buildings to low-temperature heating systems, supporting decarbonisation through renewable heating, district heating, and waste-heat recovery solutions. Eligible applicants include building owners, municipalities, and consortia implementing climate-neutral heating retrofits in urban residential settings.
CETPartnership Joint Call 2026
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CETPartnership Joint Call 2026 funds development and demonstration projects in clean energy transition across seven Transition Initiatives, supporting green technology deployment and innovation. Danish companies and research institutions can apply for funding through EUDP, with a two-phase application process (pre-application by October 2026, full application by March 2027).
Notice: Apply for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES): Round 13
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The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme funds performance improvements and upgrades to existing district heating and communal heating networks. It is open to organizations operating or developing heat network infrastructure in the UK.
District Heating and Cooling
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The funder funds the establishment and expansion of district heating and district cooling systems in Norway to reduce electricity consumption for heating and support climate goals. The programme supports new production facilities, distribution infrastructure, and capacity increases in existing systems, enabling use of surplus and waste heat.
High-Performance Cold Production Systems in Overseas Territories and Corsica
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This grant funds feasibility studies and capital investments in high-efficiency air conditioning systems for tertiary buildings over 1,000 m² in French overseas territories and Corsica, with preference for systems coupled with renewable energy (solar PV or heat-based adsorption/absorption). Eligible applicants are public and private building owners in the tertiary sector seeking to replace underperforming climate control with very high-efficiency cooling solutions.
AMI Low-tech 2026
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This is a second-phase call for financial support and accompaniment of low-tech product, process, service, and practice development in Centre-Val-de-Loire, France, targeting winners of the first selection phase. It funds feasibility studies, implementation, and dissemination of low-tech approaches across three priority axes: conceptualization, deployment, and knowledge transfer.
Robust Energy Systems through Innovation Clusters
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This Swedish Energy Agency grant funds innovation clusters aimed at building robust energy systems, likely supporting collaborative R&D and deployment of energy technologies. It targets research institutions, companies, and consortia working on energy transition and systems innovation in Sweden.
Annual Recurring University Training and Research
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The funder funding for university-based research and training in energy technologies, with emphasis on educating the next generation of engineers and scientists in cutting-edge skills. The program prioritizes support for underrepresented and marginalized communities and early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities.
Major Climate and Energy Initiatives in Industry
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The funder's grant supports large-scale climate and energy initiatives in Norwegian industry, funding decarbonization projects and energy efficiency improvements. The programme targets industrial enterprises seeking to reduce emissions and transition to sustainable energy systems.
'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition (CSA)
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This is a financial support programme for SMEs undergoing sustainability transitions, part of the FIERCE 2nd Open Call. The grant funds innovation projects that help small and medium-sized enterprises adopt sustainable practices and business models.
Launch in India with an Accelerator 15 September 2026
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ISIA is an accelerator programme run by the Swedish Energy Agency that supports Swedish energy and innovation companies launching operations and scaling in India. The programme targets early-stage to growth-stage cleantech and energy startups seeking market entry and expansion support in the Indian market.
Driving urban transitions: sustainable urban transformation within European partnership 27 August 2026 Research support
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This is a research support grant from the Swedish Energy Agency funding sustainable urban transformation projects within European partnerships, with a focus on driving urban energy transitions. The grant targets research institutions and consortia working on urban sustainability and energy innovation across Europe.
Programa INNOVAE
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Programa INNOVAE supports innovative energy projects in Spain through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (PRTR), targeting deployment and R&D of advanced energy technologies. The programme is open to companies, research institutions, and consortia advancing Spain's energy transition and decarbonisation goals.
Efficient Energy Use in Built Environment for a Sustainable Energy System June 11, 2026 Research Support
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This is a research support grant from the Swedish Energy Agency funding projects that improve energy efficiency in buildings as part of Sweden's transition to a sustainable energy system. The grant targets research and innovation organizations working on building energy performance, retrofit technologies, and related energy-system integration.
Programa INNOVAE
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Programa INNOVAE is a €115M Spanish government subsidy programme for singular innovative energy efficiency and savings projects across four sectors: sustainable mobility, industry, tertiary building renovation, and cold generation systems. It targets organisations implementing best-available technologies to reduce final energy consumption.
Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative, sustainable solutions for thermal comfort in buildings that are inclusive, affordable, and aesthetically integrated into communities. It targets architectural and building design approaches combining energy efficiency, nature-based solutions, and participatory design with up to €4M per project.
Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
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This grant funds innovation projects advancing sustainable maintenance and repair practices for existing buildings, with awards up to €5 million per project. It targets consortia and organizations working on circular economy, participatory approaches, and neighbourhood regeneration across the EU.
Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains
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This Horizon Europe call funds demonstration projects converting sustainable solid biofuels into high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) through regional supply chains. It targets consortia developing end-to-end biofuel value chains with emphasis on sustainability and efficiency.
Specific Grant Agreement to reinforce the operations of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform
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This grant supports the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform through the NetZeroCities ECT2 programme, funding city transformation initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality and smart urban development. It targets cities and their partners implementing decarbonization and resilience strategies.
The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI
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The Genesis Mission funds interdisciplinary teams developing AI models and workflows to accelerate scientific discovery and R&D across energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges aligned with DOE priorities. Eligible applicants include National Laboratories, academia, U.S. industry, and consortia, with Phase I small-team and Phase II large-team tracks across nine topic areas.
Collective Operations for Business Decarbonization
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This ADEME programme funds collective decarbonization operations that bring together at least 10 companies across any sector to develop and implement transition strategies with tailored accompaniment services. Eligible applicants are intermediary entities (associations, banks, federations, cooperatives, technical centres) and supply-chain buyers who mobilize companies toward Paris Agreement-aligned decarbonization.
DETER - Decarbonizing the Tertiary Sector
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DETER funds feasibility studies and investments in renewable heat production and energy efficiency improvements for tertiary-sector buildings in France subject to the Tertiary Energy Decree. Eligible companies operating tertiary sites can access grouped aid conventions to deploy renewable and recovered energy heat systems while meeting stringent decarbonization and efficiency targets.
Electric Construction Equipment 2026 – CEE E-Trans Program
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This grant funds the acquisition, retrofit, and deployment of battery-electric construction equipment and associated charging infrastructure in France. It targets construction sector players seeking to transition to zero-emission equipment and build out the necessary charging ecosystem.
Nominations 2027
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The funder invites nominations for individuals or groups conducting scientific research and innovations in environmental and sustainability fields, including global change, biodiversity, and energy efficiency. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutes, scientists, engineers, and organizations worldwide.
Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA)
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation actions to integrate renewable energy sources and improve energy management in process industries, supporting the Processes4Planet partnership. It targets industrial decarbonization through advanced materials and digital solutions, with awards of €7–9 million per project.
Development of technological building blocks and services by SMEs for industrial decarbonization (IBaC SME)
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This call funds SMEs developing technological solutions and services to help industrial sectors reduce their carbon emissions and transition to low-carbon processes. It targets early-stage technology providers in France working on industrial decarbonization pathways.
Decarb Flash 2025-2027
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DECARB FLASH 2025-2027 funds rapid decarbonisation actions for SMEs and non-ETS industrial sites in France, targeting greenhouse gas emission reductions through energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, renewable energy, and building insulation. Eligible projects must be deployable quickly and located in mainland France or overseas territories.
Development of technological building blocks and demonstrators - Achievements of first industrial implementations combining supply and demand (DEMIBaC)
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DEMIBaC funds innovation projects from enterprises that accelerate market launch of sustainable technologies and solutions for industrial decarbonization, from research through demonstration and first industrial implementations. The programme supports two tracks: technology building blocks with academic-industry consortiums, and demonstration projects pairing supply-side decarbonization solution providers with demand-side industrialists ready to implement on their production sites.
Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data Centres (IA)
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds research and development projects that improve energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in data centres, with awards up to €10 million per project. The call targets consortia developing technologies, methods, and solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of AI workloads and data centre operations.
Adapting and Adopting Low Evaporative Cooling System Prototype
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This grant funds development, piloting, and scale-up of a low-temperature evaporative cooling system prototype designed for rural and peri-urban communities in Zimbabwe to address climate-driven cooling demands. It targets sustainable cooling infrastructure as a climate adaptation solution in a vulnerable region.
Concentrated solar thermal systems for decarbonising industrial processes
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This grant funds innovation projects developing concentrated solar thermal (CST) systems to decarbonise industrial heat and process applications. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia working on CST technology deployment and industrial process electrification or heat substitution.
Noise reduction breakthroughs for new ultraefficient aircraft
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects developing noise reduction technologies for ultraefficient aircraft, supporting the aviation sector's decarbonization and environmental performance. Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55%
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds onboard renewable energy solutions and energy-saving measures to reduce ship fuel consumption by at least 55%, supporting the decarbonization of maritime transport. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia working on sustainable shipping technologies.
Integrated Heat Pump Offers
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ADEME offers integrated heat pump deployment support to accelerate France's ecological transition and energy efficiency in heating and cooling systems. The grant targets organizations implementing heat pump solutions as part of circular-economy and decarbonization efforts.
Demonstration of industrial excess/waste heat conversion to mechanical or electrical power
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This grant funds demonstration projects converting industrial waste heat into mechanical or electrical power, supporting the energy transition and industrial decarbonization. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia working on waste-heat recovery technologies at demonstration scale.
Thermal energy optimisation and waste heat recovery of high energy demand IT rooms in buildings or small edge data centres
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This grant funds thermal energy optimization and waste heat recovery systems in high-energy IT rooms and small edge data centres, supporting energy efficiency and circular resource use in digital infrastructure. Eligible applicants include organizations developing innovative solutions to reduce energy demand and recover waste heat in data centre and IT facility operations.
On-site robotic and automated techniques for building renovation and new construction
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation in on-site robotic and automated techniques for building renovation and new construction, supporting the digital and energy transition in the built environment. Eligible applicants include research institutions, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.