As of 2013, Flanders region launches call for applications for projects that produce renewable heat from biomass (> 1 MWth) and for the development of district heating on renewable sources or waste heat. Project for the production of biomethane are also included. Calls are launched every six months. The investment support percentage varies according to the investor (SME, large enterprises, local governments), as defined in the global block exemption regulation. The projects with the lowest necessary support level are selected first. Since 2015 geothermal projects with a capacity of 5 MWth minimum are also included. IEA/IRENA Global Renewable Energy Policies and Measures Database © OECD/IEA and IRENA, [November 2020]