Encourage the reduction of CO2 emissions in businesses

Code: 33392 | Identifier Code: C2.1I4 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 28/02/2024 | End submission calls: 31/07/2024

The objective of the scheme is to bring businesses closer to the country’s energy and climate strategy and goals (NECP), by changing their mindset and actions towards a green economy, free from carbon emissions. For this purpose, it provides financial incentives to businesses/beneficiaries in the form of government grant for the submission of documents and studies including specific actions, the implementation of which contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in their operations and/or domestic supply chains.

Grant Scheme to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving in Homes (2024-2025)

Code: 33067 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 29/02/2024 | End submission calls: 20/12/2025

The Support Scheme is intended to:

1. Provide financial incentives to encourage the utilisation of RES and Energy Saving for existing residential buildings that belong to natural persons and to contribute to the confrontation of energy poverty.
2. Reduce primary energy consumption.
3. Reduce energy costs for consumers and achieve the national renewable and energy efficiency targets.
4. Implement actions included in the National Strategy of the Development of Mountain Communities.

E-Mobility Promotion Plan in Cyprus – 3rd announcement February 2024

Code: 32992 | Identifier Code: C2.2I3, C6.1I4 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 17/02/2024 | End submission calls: 11/10/2024

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Grants Scheme for the installation of 1000 charging points for electric vehicles "EV 1000" - 2nd Call

Code: 32697 | Identifier Code: C2.2I2b | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 19/03/2024 | End submission calls: 30/09/2024

The Grant Scheme promotes the creation of the necessary infrastructure for electrification with the installation of recharging stations, with the aim of providing free public access to an extensive network of recharging points for electric vehicles. It is included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, in the Policy Axis “Rapid transition to a Green Economy – Sustainable Transport”.

The Grant Scheme will be implemented in two phases, with a total available budget of €3.7m. The receipt of applications for Phase 1 was completed on 04/30/2023. The receipt of applications for Phase B will be until 31/07/2024 at 12:00 am. with sponsorships of €2.5m. The form of aid that will be granted is in accordance with the provisions of the General Exemption Regulation 651/2014 (GAK), emphasizing article 36a.

Grant Scheme for Residential Solar Water Heating Systems (2023)

Code: 30357 | Identifier Code: C2.1I2a | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 03/08/2023 | End submission calls: 21/11/2023

The Scheme is intended to

1. provide financial incentives, in the form of non-repayable financial aid, to install or replace solar water heating systems in existing housing.
2. combined with the Grant Scheme to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving, achieve a reduction in primary energy consumption by at least 30% on average, from all supported housing within the framework of the two Schemes.

Grant Scheme for supporting the resilience and adaptation to climate change of rural communities

Code: 30359 | Identifier Code: 2023-2024 Call | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 02/10/2023 | End submission calls: 30/06/2024

The Cyprus Energy Agency announces the Call for applications of the Grant Scheme for supporting the resilience and adaptation to climate change of rural communities, funded under the Recovery and Resilience Fund. The Grant Scheme aims to promote investments by rural councils in adaptation to climate change, and in particular in adaptation to extreme temperatures and flooding, as well as in sustainable mobility.

Scheme E-Mobility Promotion Plan in Cyprus – 2nd announcement December 2022

Code: 26759 | Identifier Code: C2.2I3 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 09/01/2023 | End submission calls: 09/03/2023

The Plan concerns the implementation of two interventions of measure C2.2I3 of the SAA, the first of which aims at the Withdrawal of Polluting Vehicles and the Granting of Incentives for Alternative, Low Emission, Transport Modes (intervention C2.2I3c of the SAA) and the second at the Subsidy for Electric Vehicle Market (C2.2I3b intervention in the SAA).

Call Closing Date: 9 March 2023 at 11:00am

Grants Scheme for the installation of 1000 charging points for electric vehicles «EV 1000» 1st Call

Code: 25362 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 02/11/2022 | End submission calls: 30/04/2023

The Grant Scheme promotes the creation of the necessary infrastructure for electrification with the installation of recharging stations, with the aim of providing free public access to an extensive network of recharging points for electric vehicles. It is included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, in the Policy Axis “Rapid transition to a Green Economy – Sustainable Transport”.

The Grant Scheme will be implemented in two phases, with a total available budget of €3 700 000. The receipt of applications for the A’ Phase will be until 30/04/2023 with sponsorships of €1 850 000 while the B’ phase is estimated to be announced around the end of 2023, also with sponsorships of €1 850 000 depending on the demand and the number of applications.

^1st Call:

• The form of aid that will be granted is exclusively of minor importance (De minimis).
• Expected date expiry: 6 months after the announcement date (02/11/2022 – 30/04/2023).

2^nd Call:
Expected date of call:  2^nd Call is estimated around the end of 2023.

Scheme to Promote Energy Efficiency Investments by Small and Medium Enterprises and Non-Profit Organisations

Code: 23514 | Identifier Code: C2.1I1 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 09/07/2024 | End submission calls: 31/12/2024

The Plan aims to promote energy saving investments in buildings and facilities, owned and/or used by small and medium enterprises and non-profit organizations. Specifically, energy efficiency measures are targeted in existing buildings as well as in existing facilities, infrastructures and production units that currently have a high energy consumption.

Grant Scheme for the installation of photovoltaic systems for charging of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (2022)

Code: 22799 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 19/12/2023 | End submission calls: 20/12/2024

The Support Scheme aims to:

1. Provide financial incentives for the installation (or extension of an existing) photovoltaic system, for the purpose of charging an electric vehicle or a hybrid plug-in vehicle.
2. Collect data on the use/charging of electric vehicles and/or plug-in hybrid vehicles in Cyprus.

Grant Scheme for the encouragement of energy upgrading by Local Authorities and wider public sector organisations 2022-2023

Code: 22795 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 09/02/2023 | End submission calls: 31/12/2023

The Grant Scheme aims:

1. to provide financial incentives to encourage the implementation of energy upgrading investments by local authorities and semi-governmental organisations.
2. to upgrade the existing building infrastructure of public entities
3. contribute to the achievement of national RES and energy savings obligations.

Grant Scheme for the installation or replacement of solar water heating systems (2022)

Code: 22592 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 10/05/2022 | End submission calls: 01/10/2022

The Scheme is intended to provide financial incentives, in the form of non-repayable financial aid, to install or replace solar water heating systems in existing housing.

Grant Scheme to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving in Homes (2022-2023)

Code: 22588 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 27/05/2022 | End submission calls: 20/12/2023

The Support Scheme is intended to:

1. Provide financial incentives, in the form of a government grant, to encourage the utilisation of RES and Energy Saving for existing residential buildings that belong to natural persons and to contribute to the confrontation of energy poverty;
2. Reduce energy costs for consumers and achieve the national renewable and energy efficiency targets.

Scheme for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles (H14)

Code: 17545 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 17/01/2022 | End submission calls: 31/01/2022

The Scheme concerns the sponsorship for the purchase of electric vehicles or the purchase of an electric bicycle, in the form of an “ecological reward” for the purchase of vehicles with zero CO2 emissions (pure electric vehicles).

Scheme for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles (H1-H13)

Code: 16136 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 20/12/2021 | End submission calls: 03/01/2022

The Scheme concerns the sponsorship for the purchase of electric vehicles or the purchase of an electric bicycle, in the form of an “ecological reward” for the purchase of vehicles with zero CO2 emissions (pure electric vehicles).

Scheme of Withdrawal of High Carbon Emissions Vehicle and the Granting of Incentives for Alternative, Low Emissions Ways of Transportation

Code: 16130 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 06/12/2021 | End submission calls: 20/12/2021

The Scheme concerns the sponsorship for the withdrawal of vehicles and (i) their replacement by vehicles with low carbon dioxide emissions (with a CO2 emission limit of 50g / km), or (ii) the purchase of an electric bicycle, or (iii) the issuance of bus tickets. The withdrawal of a vehicle is a basic condition for participation in the Plan.

Grant Scheme to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving in Local Authorities and Non Profit Organisations

Code: 13633 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 31/01/2022 | End submission calls: 31/12/2022

The Support Scheme is intended to encourage the utilisation of RES and Energy Saving in Local Authorities and Non Profit Organisations

Support Scheme for the installation/expansion of photovoltaic systems and the installation of smart meters in homes for the plugging-in and charging of electric or hybrid vehicles.

Code: 13613 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 27/10/2020 | End submission calls: 20/12/2021

The Support Scheme aims to

1. Promote the use of electric vehicles and their charging from alternative energy sources.
2. Collect data on the use/charging of electric vehicles and/or plug-in hybrid vehicles in Cyprus.
3. Achieve the national targets in the field of green development.

Grant Scheme to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving in Homes (2021)

Code: 3662 | Programme name: Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan – Axis 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy | Start submission calls: 14/04/2021 | End submission calls: 20/12/2021

The Support Scheme is intended to:

1. Encourage the utilisation of RES and Energy Saving for existing residential buildings that belong to natural persons;
2. Reduce energy costs for consumers;
3. Achieve the national renewable and energy efficiency targets.