Brussels, 28 January 2026The European Commission will allocate nearly €650 million in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to help finance 14 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. Selected projectsOverall, the funding is allocated for 6 electricity infrastructure projects including smart electricity grids and for 8 hydrogen infrastructure projects. The next CEF call for proposals for energy infrastructure is planned for the second quarter of 2026. PCIs are designed to complete the EU energy market and contribute to climate-neutrality objectives, ensuring that all Europeans have access to affordable, reliable, and renewable energy. For more informationQuoteA strong and independent Energy Union which delivers clean and cheap energy to consumers must be built on integrated and safe energy infrastructure.