Three Czech municipalities located in the Ústí nad Labem and Moravia-Silesia region received almost €1.4 million from the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) to support sustainable urban development projects. These initiatives will enhance public infrastructure, improve energy efficiency and foster social inclusion, thereby representing crucial steps in promoting a just transition towards climate resilience in Czechia.
The Postoloprty’s historical centre revitalisation project in the Ústí nad Labem region aims to create a multifunctional, accessible and inclusive public space for the town’s nearly 5 000 residents. The project will redesign the main square, create new bus stops and urban furniture. It will also develop smarter water systems and energy-efficient lighting, which are expected to reduce the use of drinkable water by up to 40% and lower energy consumption by 30 to 50%. These measures will enhance stormwater management and will reduce approximately 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year.
PSLF grant awarded: €544 986.
The construction of a new sports hall in Dolní Benešov in the Moravia-Silesia region will provide a modern and accessible sporting facility featuring a 25 by 40-metre arena and a seating area for 200 spectators, serving approximately 4 000 residents and over 8 000 visitors. The new sports infrastructure will be constructed to meet high energy efficiency standards. It will also function as a regional and international events venue, while contributing to the region’s low-carbon goals and supporting community well-being and local entrepreneurship.
PSLF grant awarded: €441 581.
16 public buildings in Děčín, located in the Ústí nad Labem region will be upgraded to become more energy efficient. The modern and sustainable municipal infrastructure is expected to improve quality of life for the region’s 46 000 residents. The project will enhance the environmental performance of public buildings, including education and cultural facilities, with energy savings measures such as LED lighting and advanced building management systems. It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 181 tonnes annually, while promoting system integration of renewable energy solutions.
PSLF grant awarded: €384 893.
About PSLF
The Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) is the third pillar of the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) – a tool of the European Green Deal Investment Plan to make sure that no one and no region is left behind in the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
The PSLF combines loans from the European Investment Bank (up to around €6-8 billion) with grants from the European Commission (up to €1.3 billion). The combined support is designed to mobilise additional investments for public sector entities in the regions most affected by the green transition as identified in the Territorial Just Transition Plans, to meet their development needs as they move towards a climate-neutral economy. Each Member State creates these plans to identify the challenges faced by just transition regions, along with their development needs and targets for 2030.
The combination of the European Investment Bank loan and the EU grant will help fund projects that do not generate enough revenues to cover their costs.
The PSLF is managed by DG REGIO and implemented by CINEA.
About DG REGIO
The Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) is the department of the European Commission responsible for EU policies on regions and cities. It develops and carries out the Commission’s policies on regional and urban policy. It assists the economic and social development of the developed and less developed regions across the European Union.
About CINEA
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is an Executive Agency established by the European Commission to implement parts of EU funding programmes for transport, energy, climate action, environment and maritime fisheries and aquaculture. CINEA aims to assist its beneficiaries, establish strong partnerships, deliver high-quality programme and project management, foster effective knowledge sharing and create synergies between programmes – to support a sustainable, connected, and decarbonised Europe.
About the EIB
The European Investment Bank (EIB), whose shareholders are the 27 Member States of the European Union, is the EU’s long-term financing institution. The EIB provides loans to the public and private sectors to support high-quality investments contributing to the achievement of the EU headline targets.
Visit the PSLF webpage on CINEA website to find out more about the Facility and the projects it funds.