For 2024, the Croatian Ministry of Environment and Green Transition (Ministarstvo zaštite okoliša i zelene tranzicije – MZOZT) and the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (Fond za zaštitu okoliša i energetsku učinkovitost – FZOEU) will provide a total of €1.58 billion in non-repayable grants to support the energy transition. The institutions have published a schedule outlining when funding will be available for specific areas.
Funding for electricity, heating and transport
In the first quarter, €80 million is earmarked for the decarbonisation of central heating systems. Another €20 million is planned by the FZOEU for private photovoltaic systems, with funding available from the second quarter. The FZOEU will also support the development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and the purchase of energy-efficient vehicles, with €20 million allocated from the third quarter.
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Facilitating project development
The Ministry and the FZOEU have published the funding plan early to inform stakeholders and help citizens and businesses develop project proposals. More than €1.48 billion comes from the “Competitiveness and Cohesion” programme, the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Modernisation Fund and proceeds from the auction of emissions certificates. Additionally, the FZOEU will provide €98.5 million through its own calls for proposals.
The list of announced funding opportunities is available for download on the Ministry of Environment’s website. (su)
