Aid for energy studies
Aid for energy studies: Support studies for installing a renewable energy system or improving energy performance. Beneficiaries recorded: micro-businesses and SMEs up to date with their social security contributions and tax charges. Not eligible: non-operating property holding companies (SCI) and non-operating landlords; sole traders, micro-enterprises; educational establishments; administrative establishments; places of worship. Amount: a grant of 50% of the cost of the energy study excluding VAT, calculated as follows: the business self-finances at least 20% of the project cost excluding VAT; the intercommunal aid is at most 50% of the business’s remaining cost excluding VAT, after deducting any other grants; capped at €3,500; within the annual budget allocated to the scheme. Each business may receive at most one subsidised study per type of study (renewable energy / energy performance).
Support studies for installing a renewable energy system or improving energy performance. Geographical scope indicated in the catalogue: local aid. Beneficiaries mentioned: micro-businesses and SMEs up to date with their social security contributions and tax charges. Not eligible: non-operating property holding companies (SCI) and non-operating landlords; sole traders, micro-enterprises; educational establishments; administrative establishments; places of worship. Before committing any expenditure, confirm the applicable criteria, the application period and the documents expected with the funder.
Funded by CA du Pays Voironnais
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: micro-businesses and SMEs up to date with their social security contributions and tax charges. Not eligible: non-operating property holding companies (SCI) and non-operating landlords; sole traders, micro-enterprises; educational establishments; administrative establishments; places of worship; agricultural and fishing premises; tourism premises (campsites, hotels, gîtes and guest rooms, etc.); banks, financial activities and insurance; nurseries and micro-nurseries; town-centre shops eligible for other aid; business groupings; premises for liberal professions, business and employment cooperatives and associations. Check the official definition of beneficiaries, any exclusions and the conditions on size, status or location.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: the study must be carried out by a professional with “RGE Études” certification (Reconnu Garant de l’Environnement) in the field of the subsidised study. To be checked in the official documentation: eligibility criteria, excluded expenditure, authorised start date, combination rules and beneficiary obligations.
What the scheme covers
Operations and expenditure mentioned: study expenditure directly linked to clearly identified investment projects owned by the business: feasibility studies for installing a renewable energy system (wood-fuel heating network, solar photovoltaic or thermal installation, hydroelectric installation, etc.); studies to improve the business’s energy performance (energy audit, energy renovation study, energy performance study, study on meeting the targets of the “tertiary” decree, etc.). The list above is taken from the catalogue and does not replace the official list of eligible expenditure.
Amount and funding terms
Amount and form of aid: a grant of 50% of the cost of the energy study excluding VAT, calculated as follows: the business self-finances at least 20% of the project cost excluding VAT; the intercommunal aid is at most 50% of the business’s remaining cost excluding VAT, after deducting any other grants; capped at €3,500; within the annual budget allocated to the scheme. Each business may receive at most one subsidised study per type of study (renewable energy / energy performance).
How to apply
Steps for “Aid for energy studies”: 1) identify the managing body and consult the current rules; 2) check the eligibility of the applicant, the project and the expenditure; 3) prepare the quotes, timetable, financing plan and supporting documents requested; 4) submit the application through the official channel; 5) wait for written confirmation of the aid conditions before treating the funding as secured. Do not start expenditure without checking the rules on the start date.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the catalogue. This alone does not establish whether the call is open today. Confirm the application period and current status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA du Pays Voironnais
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €3,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who is this aid for?
Micro-businesses and SMEs up to date with their social security contributions and tax charges. Not eligible: non-operating property holding companies (SCI) and non-operating landlords; sole traders, micro-enterprises; educational establishments; administrative establishments; places of worship; agricultural and fishing premises; tourism premises (campsites, hotels, gîtes and guest rooms, etc.); banks, financial activities and insurance; nurseries and micro-nurseries; town-centre shops eligible for other aid; business groupings; premises for liberal professions, business and employment cooperatives and associations. Check the official definition of beneficiaries, any exclusions and the conditions on size, status or location.
What amount can be obtained?
A grant of 50% of the cost of the energy study excluding VAT, calculated as follows: the business self-finances at least 20% of the project cost excluding VAT; the intercommunal aid is at most 50% of the business’s remaining cost excluding VAT, after deducting any other grants; capped at €3,500; within the annual budget allocated to the scheme.
Which operations are eligible?
Study expenditure directly linked to clearly identified investment projects owned by the business: feasibility studies for installing a renewable energy system (wood-fuel heating network, solar photovoltaic or thermal installation, hydroelectric installation, etc.); studies to improve the business’s energy performance (energy audit, energy renovation study, energy performance study, study on meeting the targets of the “tertiary” decree, etc.).
How can I check that the scheme is open?
Consult the funder’s official page and check the application date, the available funding and the current conditions before committing expenditure.
Official source
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