Aid for businesses facing the energy crisis
The scheme supports certain energy-saving investments by shopkeepers and craftspeople: equipment, machinery and works arising from the recommendations of the thermal diagnosis mentioned in the rules. The catalogue indicates coverage of 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at €7,500 for the first year, with an announced cumulative cap of €10,000. These parameters should be compared with the current rules before building the financing plan.
When energy bills absorb a growing share of the margin, postponing investment can prolong the problem. This aid targets shopkeepers and craftspeople who want to reduce their consumption through targeted equipment or works, notably based on a thermal diagnosis. The aim is to turn an observed extra cost into measurable action, provided the project matches the scheme’s requirements.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: shopkeepers and craftspeople meeting the following conditions: registered in the RNE and able to show at least 6 months of activity when the grant application is submitted (micro-entrepreneurs are eligible if they can provide one year’s accounts prepared by an accountant); having first applied for a grant from the Grand Est Region under the “Chèque Vert” scheme and providing proof of refusal, or not meeting one of the Chèque Vert ineligibility criteria; having received the thermal diagnosis carried out by ENERCOOP; with annual turnover below €1,000,000 excluding VAT (for garages with a petrol station, the share relating to the petrol station may be excluded from turnover); with their registered office in the Grand Est region and making their investment in the Crêtes Préardennaises territory, with an obligation to create an establishment there; up to date with tax and social security obligations. Not eligible: health businesses (pharmacy/medical equipment, medical practices, physiotherapy, etc.); liberal professions; estate agencies; antiques and second-hand dealers without a point of sale; consignment shops and hirers of second-hand goods; wholesale and trading; retail shops over 300 m²; seasonal shops operating less than 6 months a year. Check the legal form, size, sector, territory and any exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Currently listed conditions: the minimum investment is €2,000 excluding VAT. The investment must be made within a maximum of 18 months of the date of notification of the grant. The business undertakes to remain in the Crêtes Préardennaises territory for 5 years and to keep the investment made for 5 years. In particular, check the application date, the incentive effect and the rules on combining aid before any commitment.
What the scheme covers
The project must aim for a real reduction in energy consumption. The listed operations cover the purchase of equipment or machinery and works matching the recommendations of the thermal diagnosis carried out by ENERCOOP. Before choosing a quote, link each item of expenditure to a specific recommendation and distinguish new from used equipment according to the scheme’s rules.
Amount and funding terms
Information from the catalogue: a grant of 50% of eligible expenditure, up to €7,500. Once this grant has been awarded for year 1, the business may not receive more than €10,000 in cumulative grants for years 1 and 2. Do not treat this information as validated without checking the current version.
How to apply
1. Gather energy bills and identify the most expensive items. 2. Have the thermal diagnosis required by the scheme carried out and prioritise its recommendations. 3. Cost the selected equipment and works, then check the minimum investment and eligible expenditure. 4. Apply before making any commitment if the rules require it. 5. After notification, respect the completion deadline and keep invoices, proof of payment and evidence of implementation.
Timeline
The catalogue mentions a maximum completion period of 18 months from notification of the grant and a commitment to maintain the activity for several years. The opening date and the rules for a new application are not established: they should be checked before treating the scheme as open.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC des Crêtes Préardennaises
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €7,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
The catalogue mentions: shopkeepers and craftspeople meeting the following conditions: registered in the RNE and able to show at least 6 months of activity when the grant application is submitted (micro-entrepreneurs are eligible if they can provide one year’s accounts prepared by an accountant); having first applied for a grant from the Grand Est Region under the “Chèque Vert” scheme and providing proof of refusal, or not meeting one of the Chèque Vert ineligibility criteria; having received the thermal diagnosis carried out by ENERCOOP; with annual turnover below €1,000,000 excluding VAT (for garages with a petrol station, the share relating to the petrol station may be excluded from turnover); with their registered office in the Grand Est region and making their investment in the Crêtes Préardennaises territory, with an obligation to create an establishment there; up to date with tax and social security obligations. Not eligible: health businesses (pharmacy/medical equipment, medical practices, physiotherapy, etc.); liberal professions; estate agencies; antiques and second-hand dealers without a point of sale; consignment shops and hirers of second-hand goods; wholesale and trading; retail shops over 300 m²; seasonal shops operating less than 6 months a year. Check the legal form, size, sector, territory and any exclusions. These details should be checked with the funder.
What is the amount of the aid?
The catalogue indicates: a grant of 50% of eligible expenditure, up to €7,500. Once this grant has been awarded for year 1, the business may not receive more than €10,000 in cumulative grants for years 1 and 2. Check the current scale before building the financing plan.
What expenditure is covered?
The catalogue lists: purchase of equipment/machinery and works included in the recommendations of the thermal diagnosis carried out by ENERCOOP that enable energy savings. Used equipment is eligible under certain conditions. Not eligible: purchases through lease with purchase option (leasing, etc.); equipment purchased in order to be rented out. Exclusions and the date from which expenditure is eligible should be checked.
How do I apply?
Consult the funder’s official source and confirm the form, the application period and whether you must apply before making any commitment.
Official source
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