ADEME, as part of the France 2030 plan and European «Fit for 55» package», proposes the DECARB-FLASH call for projects.
Its objective: to provide rapid support for concrete actions to reduce CO₂ emissions at your existing industrial sites.
Which industrial decarbonization projects are eligible for ADEME (DECARB-FLASH) assistance?
- Waste heat recovery
- Process energy efficiency
- Change in the energy mix (electrification)
- Insulation of industrial buildings
- Production of renewable energy to reduce fossil fuel consumption (only in Corsica and the French overseas territories)
What funding is available for my DECARB-FLASH project?
- Eligible projects: €100,000 to €3,000,000 (from €25,000 for Corsica and overseas territories)
- Maximum amount of aid: €30 million
- Can be combined with EECs (energy saving certificates)
- Type of assistance: subsidy with a variable rate depending on the theme and size of the company
Theme | Small business | Medium-sized company | Large company |
|---|---|---|---|
Waste heat recovery – without a heat pump to increase the temperature | 50 % | 40 % | 30 % |
Waste heat recovery – with heat pump for temperature increase | 60 % | 50 % | 40 % |
Energy efficiency – excluding waste heat | 50 % | 40 % | 30 % |
Change in the energy mix – electrification | 60 % | 50 % | 40 % |
Energy efficiency – industrial building | 35 to 50 % | 25 to 40 % | 15 to 30 % |
Who can apply for ADEME's DECARB-FLASH call for projects?
- SMEs: eligible, EU ETS or not
- ETI and large companies: only if not subject to EU ETS
- Existing industrial sites (excluding new projects or extensions)
When is the deadline for applying to DECARB FLASH?
- Call for projects open until February 15, 2027
- Next shifts:
- February 16, 2026
- June 15, 2026
- October 15, 2026
How do I submit my DECARB-FLASH application?
Applications must be submitted online via the ADEME platform.
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