The regional budget for the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy for 2027 amounts to €142.43 million. Following the conclusion of the extraordinary framework of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (MRR), ordinary policies see a slight increase of 0.36% in their budgetary base. Minister Mariano H. Zapata highlighted that the budget reflects a phase of consolidation and responsibility, intensifying efforts in key areas for citizens.
The Energy area remains the largest allocation, with €61.26 million (a 5.41% increase), aimed at promoting savings, efficiency, and renewable energies. Notably, transfers for self-consumption and energy efficiency for families and the third sector have increased by €4.65 million, rising from €2.11 to €6.77 million. Additionally, €1 million is earmarked for the energy support of the desalination plants in San Sebastián de La Gomera and Alajeró.
The Biodiversity program sees a 16.58% increase in ordinary funds, reaching €11.68 million, for habitat monitoring, protection of endangered species, and control of invasive species. In forestry matters, €10.3 million is allocated to forest fire prevention and fighting in La Gomera (€3.4M), El Hierro (€3.4M), and La Palma (€3.5M). National Parks will receive €13.17 million.
The Directorate General for Environmental Quality will have €18.29 million, with €8.80 million designated for the modernization of the environmental complex in Zurita (Fuerteventura). €2.5 million in ERDF funds will be transferred to the island councils for circular economy projects. The Vice-Ministry for Climate Change Action will have €13.40 million for the Covenant of Mayors and the network of climate shelters.
Minister Zapata also denounced that the Spanish Government is holding back €230 million in residual MMR Funds for the Energy Transition, demanding their release to execute these credits.
