Canary Islands Energy Efficiency Initiative

Overview

The Canary Islands' government has approved a direct grant order to distribute energy efficiency kits to public tourist infrastructure such as offices of tourism, museums, and interpretation centers. This action aligns with Spain's broader recovery strategy funded by the European Union's Next Generation EU, aiming to modernize and make the tourism sector more sustainable.

The initiative is part of Component 14, which emphasizes modernizing the tourism industry with a focus on sustainability, digitalization, and resilience.

Funding and Components

• Total funding of €43,256.25
• Used for procurement and delivery of energy efficiency kits
• Kits include:
  • Smart plugs
  • Thermostats
  • Insulation
  • Awareness signage

Beneficiaries and Goals

• Beneficiaries: local governments and insular authorities responsible for public tourist sites
• Target: at least 331 tourism-related public sites by mid-2026
• Objective: benefit 3,400 establishments with energy savings measures by June 2026

Strategic Justifications

• Aligns with Spain's environmental targets and the EU’s climate goals
• Important due to strict deadlines for environmental milestones
• The order adopts a simplified process, bypassing competitive bidding, justified by the specific public interest and the unique nature of the project.

Additional Notes

Ensuring compliance, transparency, and efficient use of EU funds, the project underscores the Canary Islands' role in leading sustainable tourism recovery post-COVID-19, contributing to climate commitments while enhancing service quality and environmental standards in the tourism infrastructure.