JREEEF signs agreements to support 12,000 low-income families with solar heaters

AMMAN — The Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) on Wednesday signed several agreements with civil society organisations under the national programme aimed at supporting low-income households in installing solar water heaters.

The programme, which offers subsidies of up to 50 per cent, is funded through a 5 million euros grant from the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, according to a statement by the Ministry of Energy. 

JREEEF Executive Director Rasmi Hamzeh said that eligible beneficiaries are Jordanian families with a combined monthly income of JD750 or less, and who own no more than one vehicle.

Hamzeh noted that the programme will run over a four-year period and aims to install 12,000 solar water heaters across various governorates in the Kingdom. He also clarified that the existing 30 per cent subsidy will remain available during the rollout of the new initiative.

The project aims to ensure fair distribution of government support, empower low-income families to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, and help households save up to JD20 per month on electricity bills, Hamzeh said.

He stressed the importance of cooperation with donors, financial institutions, and local organisations to maximise the programme’s outreach and impact.

Implementation would be carried out according to the eligibility criteria outlined in the programme’s official guidebook. Applications can be submitted via a dedicated digital platform linked to the government’s "Sanad" app.