Castilla-La Mancha Launches €5 Million Aid Program to Boost Energy Efficiency in Tourism Sector
Castilla-La Mancha offers €5 million in Next Generation EU-funded grants to tourism businesses to improve energy efficiency and sustainability across the province's sector.
- • The regional government allocates €5 million from Next Generation EU funds to improve energy efficiency in tourism.
- • Aid covers up to 80% of eligible expenses, with extra support for depopulated areas.
- • Eligible businesses include accommodations, restaurants, ecotourism, and recreation centers.
- • Applications must be submitted online by February 9, 2026, with funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha has announced a new financial aid initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability within the tourism sector. Funded through the European Next Generation EU program, this initiative allocates five million euros to support tourism businesses including accommodations, restaurants, active tourism, ecotourism, and recreational centers.
Arancha Poveda, the provincial delegate for Economy, Companies, and Employment, highlighted that the aid covers up to 80% of eligible expenses, with additional support for businesses in depopulated areas. The subsidized improvements include thermal insulation, installation of efficient climate control systems, lighting modernization, digital energy management, waste management, and environmental training.
Applications opened recently and must be submitted online through the official Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha website by February 9, 2026. Aid will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is exhausted. This program aims to modernize tourism facilities, lower energy consumption and costs, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable management practices, reflecting the regional government's commitment to support environmental sustainability and economic growth in the tourism sector.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
