Energy transition: how VSEs and SMEs can benefit from financial aid
The energy transition of is an He Tuber essential issue. Indeed, it concerns a large number of companies, most of which need appropriate support and help. Faced with their own needs and difficulties, VSEs and SMEs are in 2024 more than ever on the lookout for the outstretched hands of the state.
What help for VSEs and SMEs?
Before even calling on helping structures such as it is good to know the various aid schemes intended for businesses.
CEE (energy savings certificates)
With the aim of financing various energy renovation works, energy suppliers and distributors can take advantage of this system. CEEs, by attesting to energy savings over a given period, can qualify for aid allowing the company to carry out this renovation work. This aid can take various forms, namely a reduction, a bonus or even a voucher.
The “Tax credit for the energy renovation of premises for tertiary use”
This aid initiated in January 2023 is valid until December 31, 2024. It concerns, as its name indicates, energy renovation work on buildings for tertiary use. Coverage can reach 30% of the cost of the work, up to €25,000 per SME. In practice, the amount is deducted from the company's income taxes.
ADEME springboard
This is a subsidy from ADEME, paid after presentation of an investment or study project linked to certain areas such as:
Eco-design
Waste Management
The circular economy
Renewable heat and cold for buildings not intended for housing
Decarbonization
Sustainable mobility.
For the purchase of a utility vehicle: the conversion bonus
This aid of up to €3,000 is conditional on the scrapping of a vehicle (van or car) crit'air level 3, or older and polluting. It can make it possible to consider purchasing a low-polluting vehicle, from the new or used fleet. Entrepreneurs can find out if their vehicle is eligible for this aid on the dedicated institutional website.
Research, development and innovation support from ADEME
This other aid from ADEME concerns innovation-inducing projects linked to the energy transition. The amount may vary, but it is co-financing, assessed on file and relating in particular to the following areas:
Mobility and transport
Circular economy and waste treatment
Climate change
Town planning and buildings
Air quality
Sustainable tourism
Soils, agriculture and forests
VSEs and SMEs: benefit from dedicated and free support to succeed in your energy transition
Now that you know the main aid to which you could qualify, as a manager of a VSE or SME, you are keen to achieve a painless energy transition, and without it taking too much time. Reducing Watts helps entrepreneurs reduce their energy consumption. The company benefits from recommendations adapted to the profession (eco-friendly gestures, changing equipment, online training) and individual support with the CCI or CMA in its region.
