The Municipality of Athens has launched a program offering free energy-efficient air conditioners to vulnerable households in the Greek capital, with applications now open for the first 100 beneficiaries.
The initiative is being implemented through the Municipality’s Office for Tackling Energy Poverty, in cooperation with the city’s development company and DAEM, as part of the European ASCEND project.
Eligible residents will receive not only the air conditioning units but also free delivery and installation by certified technicians. Where technically possible, electricity consumption meters will also be installed to help households monitor their energy use.
Who can apply
Applications are open to individuals who are registered residents of the Municipality of Athens, live permanently in the city and meet the social and financial criteria set out in the program.
Beneficiaries will be selected through a points-based system that takes into account several factors, including household income, family size, whether the applicant is part of a single-parent or large family, and additional social criteria such as the presence of elderly people or very young children in the household.
Applications open until July 19
Residents interested in applying must submit their applications exclusively online by Sunday, July 19, 2026.
The Municipality said the programme aims to support households affected by energy poverty, reduce energy costs and help the city adapt to the effects of climate change through more efficient home cooling solutions.
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said access to decent living conditions should not be a privilege and that the initiative combines social support with environmental goals.
“The availability of the first 100 air conditioners supports fellow citizens facing energy poverty, reduces their energy costs and strengthens the city against the impacts of the climate crisis,” he said.
