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Delays and cancelled applications: E-Lar leads complaints about the Climate Agency

The Portal da Queixa received 52 complaints regarding the E-Lar (Efficiency for Homes) program by 7 October, marking a 30% increase compared to all of 2025. Issues reported include payment delays, platform technical failures, and processing backlogs.

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If you are participating in the E-Lar program, you may experience significant administrative delays or technical issues with your application and payment status.

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