Enterprise ESS system project financing options in Czech 2026

What is the Czech Republic's energy-savings plan?

The operational programme aims to comply with the Czech Republic's end-use energy-savings commitments and thus contribute to meeting the EU's 2030 targets. The plan mentions the Czech Republic’s indicative milestones for optimal heat consumption (426 megajoules (MJ) / m2/ year for 2030, 368 MJ/m2/year for 2040 and 325 MJ/m2/year for 2050).

Does the Czech Republic need to step up its efforts?

The Czech Republic is a net beneficiary of the European budget and is heavily dependent on EU resources to achieve ambitious EU climate objectives. Based on our analysis the Czech Republic needs to step up its efforts to fulfil these obligations. It won’t be an easy task; Czech programming documents are outdated and not ambitious enough.

How does the Czech government support the environment?

Other important sources of support for the environment include the Modernisation Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the Czech government’s recovery plan, the New Green Savings Programme (funded by the recovery plan) and the EU’s LIFE Programme – a funding instrument for the environment and climate action.

How much ERDF does the Czech Republic spend on climate?

Furthermore, 30 per cent of the ERDF and 37 per cent of the Cohesion Fund is expected to be earmarked for climate objectives. However, using an alternative methodology to the government’s, we found that the Czech Republic’s climate spending does not reach the overall target of 30 per cent.

Why are Czech programming documents not a good idea?

It won’t be an easy task; Czech programming documents are outdated and not ambitious enough. Support for renewable energy in the programming documents is low and the meaningful involvement of civil society is missing. Funded by the European Union.