Are you a group of citizens, an SME, or a local authority wishing to develop projects such as energy sharing within a building or local community, advice on reducing consumption costs, or group purchasing for photovoltaic panels? You may be eligible for the technical assistance program of the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH).
Examples of project types include collective installation of solar panels in a building, energy sharing, energy storage, electric mobility (e.g., electric carpooling via a cooperative, charging infrastructure), and energy efficiency services (advice and solutions for households in energy poverty.
The CEAH program offers practical expertise and tailored advice, whether your project is in its early stages or already established. Selected organizations and groups across the European Union benefit from specialized support in five categories: financial consulting, technical assistance, legal assistance, stakeholder engagement support, and capacity building.
The application period is open from September 1, 2026, to October 16, 2026. Beneficiaries can receive up to 40 days of expert support, tailored to their project's maturity stage.
More information and registration are available on the European Commission website.
