DÉTER — Decarbonising the Service Sector
DÉTER – Decarbonising the tertiary sector targets renewable heat and energy efficiency operations in the tertiary sector, notably feasibility studies and renewable and recovered energy (EnR&R) installations; beneficiaries, rates and application dates must be checked in the applicable official call for projects.
DÉTER targets the decarbonisation of tertiary buildings by accelerating the production and use of renewable heat and improving energy efficiency. The scheme follows the logic of the Heat Fund (Fonds Chaleur) and provides for grouped aid agreements for selected projects.
Funded by ADEME
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Who can apply
The scheme targets decarbonisation projects in the tertiary sector. The accepted categories of applicant and the conditions specific to the buildings or property concerned must be confirmed in the current DÉTER specifications.
Eligibility conditions
The project must contribute to producing or using renewable heat and improving energy efficiency. The arrangement follows the Heat Fund’s technical conditions and the call’s specific criteria; energy performance and costs must be justified.
What the scheme covers
The operations described include feasibility studies for renewable and recovered heat production (EnR&R), and the associated investments eligible for the Heat Fund. Technologies, equipment and technical thresholds must be confirmed from the applicable specifications.
Amount and funding terms
The amount depends on the operations, the renewable heat technology and the eligible costs defined in the Heat Fund rules and the DÉTER call for projects. No reliable single amount or rate is available; use the scale for the relevant technology to draw up the financing plan.
How to apply
Consult the DÉTER page and the Heat Fund conditions for the relevant technology, then carry out the energy study, sizing and budget. Check the application period, accepted applicants and procedure with ADEME before committing costs.
Timeline
The available information does not confirm a currently open session or a deadline. Check the current DÉTER call for projects and the terms published by ADEME before any investment decision.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Call for projects
- Status
- Open
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What does DÉTER fund?
Tertiary-sector projects promoting renewable and recovered heat and improved energy efficiency, notably feasibility studies.
Is the scheme linked to the Heat Fund?
Yes, the scheme description mentions aid from the Heat Fund (Fonds Chaleur) operated by ADEME.
What aid rate applies?
It depends on the technology and the eligible costs defined in the Heat Fund rules and the DÉTER specifications.
How can I check whether applications are open?
Consult the official call for projects page and confirm the deadline with ADEME.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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