Institut Català D´Energia

What Institut Català D´Energia does

Institut Català d'Energia (ICAEN) is the official energy policy institute of the Generalitat de Catalunya, operating under the Departament de Territori, Habitatge i Transició Ecològica. It is responsible for designing and coordinating Catalonia's energy policy, managing subsidy programs, administering European Union funds, and maintaining statutory energy planning documents such as PROENCAT 2050 (Energy Prospective), PINECCAT (Integrated Energy and Climate Plan 2030), and PLATER (Territorial Sectoral Plan for wind and photovoltaic generation). ICAEN is currently undergoing a legislative transformation into the Agència d'Energia de Catalunya.

ICAEN's operational portfolio is structured around three pillars: (1) digital self-service tools — energy calculators (power, window, vehicle), building-rehabilitation simulators, certificate and project search systems, an EV charging-point map, and the Comunitatenergetica.cat platform for energy communities; (2) subsidy administration — flagship programs include MOVES III for electric mobility and PIVE 2025-2030 for the EV transition, with a 65 million EUR MOVES III 2025 budget; and (3) planning, research, and education — including the Observatori de l'autoconsum, technical guides, the "L'energia al dia" monthly bulletin, and research collaborations with IREC, Leitat, Eurecat, CIMNE, and multiple Catalan universities.

ICAEN is a non-commercial public agency. It does not generate revenue from product or service sales and provides all tools, guidance, and advisory services free of charge. Funding derives entirely from Catalan government budget allocations and European Union funds, including more than 1,000 million EUR in European Next Generation funds deployed for demand-side decarbonization. Customers are whole-of-population: citizens, private companies, municipal governments, county councils (37 of which participate through regional energy transition offices), educational institutions, and the public sector.

Name

Institut Català D´Energia

Legal name

Institut Català d'Energia

Website

https://icaen.gencat.cat

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICAEN is the official energy policy institute of the Generalitat de Catalunya, providing free digital tools, subsidy programs, and strategic energy planning for citizens, businesses, municipalities, and the public sector. It is funded by Catalan government budgets and European Union funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Energy Policy Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Siting & Environmental Impact (EIA/NEPA) Advisory (EUAMANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic) (EUAHAAAC), Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous/Tribal Consultation & Social Impact (SIA) (EUAHAAAH), Performance Contracting & Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for Buildings (BPABAGAN)

Keywords

• Public energy policy
• Energy efficiency programs
• Renewable energy planning
• Energy transition subsidies
• Building energy certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: ICAEN is a public body under the Generalitat de Catalunya, funded through government budgets. It does not generate commercial revenue but manages public funding programs for energy transition initiatives.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institut Català d'Energia (ICAEN) is the energy policy institute of the Generalitat de Catalunya, providing digital tools (calculators, simulators, project databases), energy efficiency and renewable energy planning, building energy certification services, training programs, and administration of public subsidy programs (notably MOVES III for electric mobility) to advance Catalonia's energy transition. The institute is publicly funded and offers its services free of charge to citizens, businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions.

Product overview

Institut Català d'Energia (ICAEN) is a Catalan government energy institute that operates as a comprehensive platform providing digital tools, educational resources, and energy management services. The portfolio consists of multiple interconnected products: energy calculators (Calculadora de potència, Calculadora de finestres, Calculadora de vehicles), certificate search systems (Cercador de certificats), project databases (Cercador de projectes, Cercador energètic), simulation tools (Simulador de rehabilitació energètica), electric vehicle infrastructure tools (Mapa de punts de recàrrega), and the community energy platform (Comunitatenergetica.cat). These are complemented by training programs (Curs PEB), publications, subsidies management (MOVES III), and building certification services, all aimed at advancing Catalonia's energy transition toward decarbonization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comunitatenergetica.cat: Digital public platform that facilitates the creation, growth, and connection of energy communities across Catalonia.
• PROENCAT 2050
• PINECCAT
• PLATER
• MOVES III
• PIVE

Products and services

• Calculadora de potència Calculator tool that helps users optimize their contracted electrical power and confirm the most suitable power level for households to avoid overpaying.
• Calculadora de finestres Calculator tool for evaluating window energy efficiency performance for households and professionals.
• Simulador de mesures de rehabilitació energètica Simulation tool for energy rehabilitation measures in buildings, intended for technicians, building owners, and municipalities.
• Eina d'optimització de la potència contractada Tool for optimizing contracted electrical power under three-period tariff structures, designed for businesses and professional energy users.
• Cercador de projectes Knowledge database containing successful energy saving and efficiency projects executed by private companies and municipal actions in Catalonia, for professional and educational use.
• Cercador energètic Search tool collecting successful energy saving and efficiency projects and pedagogical resources for energy sector professionals and educators.
• Cercador de certificats Certificate search tool for accessing and verifying building energy efficiency certificates in Catalonia.
• Curs d'edificis d'energia positiva (PEB) Training course on positive energy buildings (PEB), covering energy efficiency directives, certification, and building renovation for professionals and students.
• Comunitatenergetica.cat Digital public platform that facilitates the creation, growth, and connection of energy communities throughout Catalonia, for citizens, businesses, and municipalities.
• Mapa de punts de recàrrega de vehicle elèctric Interactive map showing electric vehicle charging points across Catalonia, including power specifications and evolution of charging stations over recent years.
• Calculadora de vehicles Calculator tool to help users determine which vehicle best suits their needs, supporting the mobility transition.
• Programa MOVES III Subsidy program for efficient and sustainable mobility, including electric vehicle purchases and charging infrastructure deployment administered by ICAEN.
• Certificació energètica d'edificis Official energy efficiency certification service for buildings in Catalonia, including certification search tools and registration procedures.
• Publicacions i informes Collection of publications including PROENCAT 2050, Arquitectura Bioclimàtica, Quadern Pràctic, Guides, and infographics, providing energy policy and technical reference material for professionals and citizens.
• Butlletí electrònic L'energia al dia Monthly electronic bulletin providing news on energy activities, subsidies, publications, and current affairs in Catalonia's energy sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 125,000+ photovoltaic self-consumption installations supported in Catalonia
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IREC (Institute for Research in Energy of Catalonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on energy efficiency in buildings, renewable energy research, and energy transition studies. IREC participated in the 'Recerca en energia i edificació a Catalunya' jornada organized by ICAEN.
• LeitatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center collaborating on building energy efficiency indicators and sustainability research in the energy and building sector.
• EurecatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center participating in research collaboration on energy efficiency and building sustainability indicators.
• CIMNE (International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on building energy data sources, district modeling, and municipality energy planning tools.
• GRIC (UPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch group from UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) collaborating on energy efficiency and sustainability indicators in buildings.
• ETSAV (UPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool of Architecture of Vallès (UPC) participating in building energy efficiency research and sustainability indicators.
• ARC-La Salle (URL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center from La Salle (Universitat Ramon Llull) collaborating on building data sources, district modeling, and platform development.
• University of GironacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity participating in research collaboration on building energy data management and sustainability.
• CEEC (Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency cluster collaborating on Open Calls Sustain projects and participating in research events organized by ICAEN.
• TERMCATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Dictionary of Energy Transition (Diccionari de la transició energètica), with scientific advice from ICAEN experts.
• SHINE (European Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research program for acceleration of energy communities. ICAEN hosted the program's inaugural event.
• MERIT-OS (European Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project providing tools to small and medium municipalities for advancing energy rehabilitation of public buildings.
• RESt4GREENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterregional European project with 2.8 million EUR funding aimed at developing sustainable solutions to improve energy efficiency of public buildings and modernize outdoor public spaces.
• IIGE Ecuador (Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuadorian research institute that visited ICAEN to learn about Catalonia's energy policies and establish communication channels.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena): Germany's energy agency, owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, focused on energy efficiency, renewable heat, building decarbonization, and hydrogen. It is directly comparable to ICAEN for its portfolio of subsidy programs, digital tools, building certification work, and policy advisory role.
• Austrian Energy Agency: Austria's national energy agency, providing policy consulting, program implementation, and technical expertise on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and buildings. Its portfolio of public-facing tools, EU project participation, and government mandate aligns closely with ICAEN's scope.
• Energy Saving Trust: UK-based organization delivering government-funded programs on energy efficiency, renewable heat, and transport decarbonization. Its focus on consumer-facing tools, local authority partnerships, and program administration mirrors ICAEN's citizen-oriented calculators, simulators, and subsidy delivery model.
• ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie): France's national agency for ecological transition, operating as a public entity that manages energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization programs. It mirrors ICAEN's role of deploying public funds, advising citizens and businesses, and coordinating energy transition policy at a regional-to-national scale.
• IDAE (Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía): Spain's national energy efficiency and diversification agency under the Ministry for Ecological Transition. It is the closest direct peer to ICAEN, performing the same energy policy, subsidy management, and public-facing program delivery role at the national level, with overlapping programs such as MOVES and PREE.

Regional players

• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority): US state-level public benefit corporation administering clean energy programs, building decarbonization, and EV incentives. Comparable to ICAEN for its sub-national mandate, subsidy administration, and policy advisory role, though operating under a different governance and funding model.
• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC): US state economic development agency advancing clean energy deployment through program funding and partnerships. Comparable to ICAEN for its role as a regional catalyst for clean energy investment, program administration, and stakeholder engagement within a defined jurisdiction.

Others

• Energy Cities: European network of local and regional energy agencies and municipalities driving the energy transition. It is comparable to ICAEN as a coordinating body for sub-national energy actors and as a channel through which ICAEN engages EU programs like SHINE and MERIT-OS.
• European Environment Agency (EEA): EU agency providing environmental and climate data, indicators, and assessments. While broader in scope than ICAEN, the EEA shares ICAEN's observatory-style data work (e.g., Observatori de l'autoconsum) and informs the policy frameworks Catalonia implements.

Broad incumbents

• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental organization providing energy data, policy analysis, and recommendations to member countries. While not a direct operational peer, the IEA operates upstream of ICAEN in setting frameworks, benchmarks, and methodologies that ICAEN adapts for Catalonia's policy and programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

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