Extension and Creation of Heating or Cooling Networks
ADEME supports local authorities and companies creating or extending heating or cooling networks supplied by renewable and recovered energy (EnR&R); the aid is calculated using an economic analysis or a flat rate depending on the output of the connected installation.
ADEME can help finance the creation or extension of a heating or cooling network supplied by renewable and recovered energy. The aid depends on the network’s economic model and the output of the production installation it is connected to.
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Who can apply
Local authorities and companies creating or extending a heating or cooling network based on renewable and/or recovered energy. The scheme is open in all regions.
Eligibility conditions
The network must use more heating or cooling from EnR&R and meet the Heat Fund’s technical and economic requirements. The application must document the resource, output, connection density, subscribers and the network’s energy performance.
What the scheme covers
Investment to create or extend heating or cooling networks supplied by renewable or recovered sources, and the equipment and works directly needed to connect and transport the heat, depending on accepted costs.
Amount and funding terms
The calculation is based either on an economic analysis or on flat-rate aid, depending on the output of the production installation connected to the network. The exact amount depends on eligible costs, network performance and the Heat Fund’s 2026 conditions; there is no single cap for all projects.
How to apply
Draw up the network plan, subscriber needs, output and EnR&R source, then commission the required economic analysis. Contact ADEME’s regional office before applying on AGIR to confirm how the aid is calculated, performance thresholds and eligible costs.
Timeline
Running from 1 January to 31 December 2026, in all regions. Prior contact with ADEME’s regional office is advised before committing to any works.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Local authorities and companies.
Which projects are concerned?
Creating or extending heating or cooling networks supplied by renewable or recovered energy.
How is the aid calculated?
Using an economic analysis or a flat rate linked to the output of the connected installation.
Is the aid open in 2026?
Yes, the ADEME page indicates a period from 1 January to 31 December 2026.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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