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Regional Renewable Heat Missions in Occitanie — 2027-2028

This ADEME-ERDF call targeted missions to coordinate the sectors, provide technical support to operators of local Renewable Heat Contracts (Contrats Chaleur Renouvelable), monitor installations and observe the sectors in Occitanie. Applications closed on 4 September 2026 at 5.30 pm: the call is closed. The page remains useful for understanding the scheme and following the publication of the winners, but it is not currently open.

Organisations that coordinate the renewable heat sectors in Occitanie could apply for support to assist local operators, monitor installations and pool expertise. The call for expressions of interest covered the 2027-2028 regional missions for wood energy, geothermal energy and solar thermal.

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Who can apply

The call was open to organisations wishing to run a regional mission supporting the sectors, except individuals, property holding companies (SCI) and large companies. Local roots, the skills involved and the ability to coordinate renewable heat stakeholders were key elements of the application.

Eligibility conditions

Applications had to meet the call’s specifications and present a structured mission, suitable human and technical resources, and regional roots. The selection criteria included the relevance and ambition of the project, a social criterion and data management skills. The official deadline was 4 September 2026 at 5.30 pm.

What the scheme covers

The missions could include technical support for operators of local Renewable Heat Contracts, coordinating the wood energy, geothermal and solar thermal sectors, monitoring installations in operation, observing results and pooling expertise. The precise costs and deliverables were set out in the specifications.

Amount and funding terms

The page refers to the specifications for eligible costs and how the ADEME-ERDF aid is calculated. No generic rate or cap should be assumed without reading that document: the amount depends on the provisional budget, eligible costs and the review of the application. As the call is closed, no new application can be assumed admissible under this deadline.

How to apply

For a comparable future call, identify the operators and areas covered, build a measurable coordination programme, detail the human resources and budget, then check eligible costs in the specifications. For this edition, consult the official page to follow the list of winners and any follow-up to the programme.

Timeline

Applications were open from 15 June to 4 September 2026 at 5.30 pm; the call is closed. The official page states that the list of winners will be published later. Do not treat this edition as open for applications.

Key facts

Funder
ADEME
Type of funding
Call for projects
Status
Ongoing
Geographic scope
Occitanie

Frequently asked questions

Which sectors were targeted?

Wood energy, geothermal energy and solar thermal.

Who could apply?

Organisations running regional missions, except individuals, property holding companies (SCI) and large companies.

Is the call still open?

No, the deadline was 4 September 2026 at 5.30 pm.

Which costs were covered?

Eligible costs were defined in the call’s specifications.

Official source

Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).

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